Today is my 2 year anniversary. With all that has happened in the last month, I am realizing more and more each day how lucky I am to have Steven in my life. He has given me so much and taken care of me in ways that most men would turn and run from. We have been through more together than most couples go through in their entire lives.
I met Steven on the first day of 11th grade....in September of 1998. He was in the 9th grade. We quickly became good friends and both developed little crushes on each other...but I had a boyfriend already. On May 26th of 1999, I was in the car crash that left me paralyzed. My boyfriend quickly ran for the hills. I spent the next 2 years convincing myself that nobody would ever love me.
In May of 2001, Steven accompanied one of my friends to my house. My crush came rushing back...I was seriously smitten! Of course I didn't think he could possibly like me at all. I quietly crushed on him and tried to hide it. A few days later, he came back over to hang out. As everyone was leaving, he stayed behind. He went to hug me good-bye and gave me the most amazing kiss of my life! I never expected anyone to like me the way I was...but he never saw anything different than the same girl I was before. We officially became a couple on his birthday, July 31st.
On July 30, 2002, Steven took me out to dinner for our 1 year anniversary. Right in the middle of dinner, he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. We had a long engagement, but it was all worth it. On November 25, 2006, we were married in NY.
He says I made him the happiest man alive...but really I'm the lucky one. I never expected anyone to love me after my accident. Steven never let my disability play a part in our relationship. He did what he had to do to take care of me so we could be together. Today, 2 years later, we have come so far. We are married, own a home, and have the most beautiful baby in the world. I love my husband more every day and I look forward to the rest of my life!
I met Steven on the first day of 11th grade....in September of 1998. He was in the 9th grade. We quickly became good friends and both developed little crushes on each other...but I had a boyfriend already. On May 26th of 1999, I was in the car crash that left me paralyzed. My boyfriend quickly ran for the hills. I spent the next 2 years convincing myself that nobody would ever love me.
In May of 2001, Steven accompanied one of my friends to my house. My crush came rushing back...I was seriously smitten! Of course I didn't think he could possibly like me at all. I quietly crushed on him and tried to hide it. A few days later, he came back over to hang out. As everyone was leaving, he stayed behind. He went to hug me good-bye and gave me the most amazing kiss of my life! I never expected anyone to like me the way I was...but he never saw anything different than the same girl I was before. We officially became a couple on his birthday, July 31st.
On July 30, 2002, Steven took me out to dinner for our 1 year anniversary. Right in the middle of dinner, he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. We had a long engagement, but it was all worth it. On November 25, 2006, we were married in NY.
He says I made him the happiest man alive...but really I'm the lucky one. I never expected anyone to love me after my accident. Steven never let my disability play a part in our relationship. He did what he had to do to take care of me so we could be together. Today, 2 years later, we have come so far. We are married, own a home, and have the most beautiful baby in the world. I love my husband more every day and I look forward to the rest of my life!
9 comments:
This post brought a tear to my eye!!!! You ARE so worth it!!!! I don't even "Know" you and can tell what a wonderful strong person you are and anyone would be blessed to be your husband...I know you are both thankful for eachother, knowing the other is there for them always. God is so good and I am so thankful for sweet Carter...I am sure all THREE of you will have a wonderful thanksgiving!!!!!
Beautiful! Happy anniversary to both of you.
What a wonderful post. It brought a tears to my eyes aswell. Hollywood could not have written such a perfect love story.
Happy Anniversary!
He sounds like a keeper!! What a wonderful man. You both are truly blessed to have each other and now you have that beautiful little boy to show for that strong and amazing love that you have for one another. Enjoy your evening together... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Here is to many more happy years together filled with lots of love and laughter.
Wow, talk about tear jerking. I was crying half way through this post. You and Steven are both so very lucky to have one another. Happy Anniversary to a beautiful couple and an even more beautiful woman!
Candi, I admire your husband and the obvious love you have for him. You have come so far in just two years and I am so glad you have Carter to appreciate on this day. Happy Anniversary to a couple with a truly amazing love story.
What an awesome couple you are...and now a beautiful family! Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary! What a sweet post. You two are truly made for one another- so perfect & even more exciting now that you have Carter too!!
Congratulations! Your post almost made me cry! You truly seem to be perfect for each other. I am so happy for you.
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