I'm Lindsay Ferrier, a Nashville writer with a passion for family travel, exploring Tennessee, and raising kids without losing my mind in the process. This is where I share my discoveries, along with occasional deep thoughts, pop culture tangents and a sprinkling of snark. Want to get in touch? Use the CONTACT form at the top of the page.
July 4, 2008
>Dear Hubs,
I write quite often on this blog about the parts of our life together with which I think people can identify- the bickering, the shoes that never seem to make their way into the shoe basket, and of course, the ZOOBAS.
But there’s one thing I never write about and that’s how much we love each other and how well we get along. I think it’s partly because I’m afraid of jinxing it and partly because, well, just as most of us secretly think our children are the cutest, brightest, funniest kids ever created, I actually think our marriage is the best marriage in the history of wedded bliss, and I’m not sure repeating that again and again on this blog will go over so well.
I wish I could say that our relationship is one for the ages because I’m, like, the best wife, but the truth of the matter is that you’re mostly responsible. You are so devoted to me and to your children that you literally spend all of your non-working time with us. It’s obvious to everyone that we are your hobby, we are your outside interests, we are your obsession. And I am so, so very lucky to have a husband who feels that way about his family.
Maybe that explains why you do nothing but give of yourself 24-7. You coach six girls soccer teams, just to spend time with your daughters. You stay up late to make sure your teenagers get home safely and then you get up early with Bruiser the next morning to give me a break. You schedule appointments and take the girls to them whenever you can. You watch the little ones so that I can get my writing assignments done. You play with the kids whenever you get a spare second, whether it’s 5:30am or 10:30pm. You take the older girls to movies and plays. And you work 50 hours a week. You are amazing.
And even beyond all of that, you make time for me. You plan awesome date nights and until recent circumstances made them impossible, spectacular annual honeymoon trips. You call me on the phone and e-mail during the day to stay connected. You patiently listen to all of my stories, many of which concern people you don’t even know. You stay up late with me almost every night to chat or watch a movie. You are my best friend and my number one supporter, hands down. I feel so fortunate to say I’m even more in love with you and more attracted to you than I was the day we married. And that’s saying something.
That day was six years ago today, on the banks of a mirror-like river in Elgin, Scotland. During the ceremony, the sun shone down on us from between the clouds in a storybook sky, the light changed, the air became magnetic… We both felt it, and I had the oddest feeling as we said our vows that the veil between heaven and earth parted just for a moment, and that ours truly was a union before God. I felt closer at that moment to knowing why I am here on this earth than I have before or since.
You have given me an incredibly loving and clever and vibrant little family, you have given me the time and space to learn to write, you have let me stay home and raise our children without ever complaining, even though it has meant that we’ve had to go without a lot of things we’ve wanted. Best of all, you have given me you. All of you. And I love you for it. Probably more than you’ll ever know.
Happy 6th anniversary, Hubs. Here’s to many, many more.
I love you,
Lindsay
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>That was beautiful. Happy anniversary!
>Beautiful. Happy Anniversary.
>Happy Anniversary!! Our 6th is on the 6th :)See you SOON.
>Awwwww… Beautiful!
>You got MARRIED on JULY 4th in a FOREIGN COUNTRY? Way to go!You, my dear, have managed to disprove the “ugly American” stereotype all by your beautiful bridal self.Happy anniversary!
>Poppy, the best comment we ever got about that was when someone (a very intelligent, highly-paid someone, too) said, “Wow, married in Scotland on the 4th of July! Did they have fireworks?””Well, no,” we said politely.”Why not?””Uh, because it was SCOTLAND. And they don’t celebrate the 4th of July there.””…Oh.”
>Aw! That was so very very sweet! What a great Hubby you have there.Happy Anniversary!
>What a beautiful tribute to your husband. You truly are very lucky.Happy Anniversary!!!!
>Happy Anniversary! Loved the pic of hubs coaching Punky’s soccer team. She looks too cute in her soccer uniform. My hubs and I got married 4 years ago yesterday!
>I said “oh!” in a very girly way while reading this. Beautiful. Congratulations!
>What an amazing tribute to your hubs. Congrats on your anniversary! And, love those wedding photos–awesome!
>Happy Anniversary!Love the beautiful pics.
>Awwwww. That was just wonderful. Loved it.Happy anniversary!
>Congrats! You guys make a beautiful family. As part of a blended family myself I know it takes a lot to make it work. Enjoy!
>Lindsay, I have been reading your blogs for close to a year now and have to say your anniversary story had me in tears after the second paragraph. Much continued happiness to you and your family.
>Happy 6th.
>That is beautiful. Happy anniversary.
>Very sweet–Happy Anniversary!
>That’s sweet pickledy if I never see it again. I can’t hardly tell which one of you us the best off, so we’ll call it a tie. Congratulations on your anniversary.
>happy anniversary, lindsay and hub, fourth of july, what a great day to get married!! it must’ve been breezy in scotland bc you don’t look sweaty at all!:)you all are a beautiful looking pair.
>Beautiful! Happy Anniversary!And you picked a lovely country to get married in… my husband is from Scotland. 🙂
>What a wonderful letter. Happy anniversary to you both!
>Happy Anniversary! That was a beautiful tribute and I loved the photo of you, your hubby, and the girls jumping in the air.
>You’re both extraordinarily lucky, and this was so beautiful.
>Great post – Happy Anniversary!
>That was so wonderful, it’s so nice ot be able to write what you might not say to each other face to face.Also, just a link I thought you might like asbout stepmother lit being the new chick lit:http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/6/story.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10520023
>I am verklempt. Happy Anniversary!
>Wow! What a guy! I don’t know how to tell you this, but I think I’m in love with YOUR husband now! But, I have another feeling that you must be as awesome as he is, hence your union! So, I’ll just wish you a happy anniversary (belated) and tell you that I enjoy reading your blog very much! Good work, Mrs. Lucky!
>Holy crap, Lindsay. You made me cry! That was so beautiful. Happy Anniversary a day late. Love you. xoxo
>Happy Anniversary! You have such a splendid relationship and family.
>Wow, i thought “I” was the best hubby ever…Congrats, that was an absolutely beautiful post and pictures…thanks for putting the love and goodness out there…i can’t wait to share this with my wife later…
>Happy Anniversary!!
>What a tribute. You’re a lucky woman.
>Those are some of the kindest words I have ever heard someone use for their husband! We spend too much time complaining at times – you touched my heart! Congratulations!
>Your wedding pics are beautiful!
>OMG…that picture of your husband kissing your son is the cutest. Look at that grin!
>Awww. Your post gave me goosebumps! So Sweet! 🙂 Becky
>Wow! Beautiful tribute. Beautiful photos. It is so refreshing to hear about good marriages. Happy Anniversary!