"True love blooms when we care more about another person than we care about ourselves."
-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
When I left my mission, I had a conversation with Sister Martino, the mission's president's wife. We talked about marriage and choosing a husband. She shared how crazy in love her and President Martino were and I couldn't wait to find my own guy and share with him what they have.
She offered one last piece of advice before I left... "find a man that loves the Lord more than you." If I were to marry a man of God, I won't have to worry so much about moving forward in the right direction. Those words have always stuck with me and it influenced my decision to marry my husband.
I've come to see these last four years and especially the last few months that loving the Lord more than your spouse only elevates the love you have for them beyond your own natural ability.
Recently my world was rocked and left me broken and lost for a time. I faced Postpartum depression and anxiety (still am) and maybe one day i'll write more on it. I know it's fairly common but, that doesn't lessen the struggle you go through.
There were times that I felt like I just quit on my family and Adam had to pick up the slack for a few months. Despite falling short in every part of my life, Adam never treated me any less. He never judged me or called me out...he only loved me, took care of me, and met my needs as much as I would allow him to. He ignored all the bad and tried his best to bring out the good. Everyday he'd ask me "What can I do to make your day easier? or "What can I do today to make you happy?" He loved me with a Christ-like love when I felt I didn't deserve it.
That pure love and selfless service helped me feel the Saviors love again because, if he could love me as much as he did at my worse...Man, I can't even imagine how much more the Savior loves me. I'm so grateful for all that he has done for me and our growing family.
I know Emery and Taylor will find a man as amazing as their dad one day because he treats their mom so well and has set the bar high!!! I definitely married up and still ask myself how I got so lucky with a guy like Adam.
Not to mention, He gave me two beautiful daughters, a dog that drives me crazy and has the cutest butt haha! I love my honeybuns with all my heart and I love where we're going in life. He's my partner in crime and we've got a lot of adventures ahead of us. Happy four years!!
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