Dear Ron

This year, I want the world to know that I am thankful for you. You have been an amazing example of unconditional love. I know I was not the best wife this year, but you still continued to love me. You forgave me for things that make me realize just how special you are. Your heart is filled with compassion, empathy, forgiveness, and love. You are the happiest person I know, and it rubs off on me. I thank you for that, and I am so grateful for your positive attitude in everything you do. 

Because you are a glass half full kinda guy, you have helped me fill my empty glass with the Eeyore rain clouds hovering above me. I am less resentful, less negative, and less angry about things because of the love that you have showered me with. You help me gravitate to the light, away from my instinctually dark ways. 

You have always bestowed upmost respect for me. I feel so lucky because you never give me any reason to feel insecure in our relationship by always making me feel special. The way you look at me makes me feel like the most beautiful person to you. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that. I have never believed that I was the most beautiful person to anyone. I know that you love me. I feel it, and I know it. I love you back. 

We got through a rough patch this year. I have never felt more confident in a relationship than I do now. You have seen me at my worst this year, and you fulfilled an important vow, "for better or worse..." You really meant it, and I witnessed it this year. I know this won't be the last challenge we ever face, but you and I both know how hard this year was for us, and if we made it through that, I think we have the tools necessary for the next hiccup to come.

I write this to you on my blog because I want my friends to know that you are the best thing that has come my way, and not in a pathetic Romeo and Juliet way. You DO make me a better person, and everyone needs to know that you are a true chivalrous Knight in Shining Armor. You rescued a damsel in distress all right, and I appreciate every little thing you do for me. 

I, here by knight thee as Best, Noble Husband

...who I shall not take for granted as my duty in return for your faithfulness. 

You are the one I always hoped for, but never thought existed. I hope you stick around forever. ;-)

Thank you for putting up with my shenanigans this year. 

<3 Your Lucy Ricardo