This is a Picture my wife carried in her day planers and wallets from the time it was take. 19 years ago 2 delirious and happy people fell in love and Married. Now as I sit across the room from her I see the same lovely face I kissed on my wedding day. Earlier as I watched her crouch like a cat to sneak up on our dog I thought of how much I love her alive, playful side. Last night as she slept our feet touched and I thought of how easy it is to melt into her and get lost in her. Today she again mentioned that she needs to enroll in her next class and I felt proud of how she has pursued her goals and continues to grow. Last week as she received confirmation on her bib for the Army ten mile run in Washington D.C. I was happy that she was able to chase down yet another goal. The reason I was smiling in that picture 19 years ago, was not because I was happy about what was going on around me. It was because in her arms I feel joy, strength, love, courage, dreams coming true and mostly I feel safe. I fell in love with J the day we met for lunch and have loved her every day sense. Today she is as beautiful as the day I met her. In her arms I still melt. Happy 18th of August J, I Love You.