Doubled Our Time

Well, Valentine's Day is not too far away. Is it okay if I just keep up with the sappy love for one more day? Okay, thanks, because today is our 2-year anniversary. I remember thinking, 1 year was such a milestone. For us, it really was in a lot of ways. There were some incredible highs and some very low lows in that first year. The first month of 2013 seemed to be it's own kind of milestone. Looking back, it was almost a tangible "coming of age" for the JR Sandoval family. That first year of marriage for us was like the awkward teenage years when you're learning about you-your style, your values, your hygiene...yeah.

We often joke that we're pro's qualified to counsel any married couple (although they'd be silly to even listen). But the truth is, our marriage is better every single day as we learn new ways to be patient and kind. The very biggest difference in our marriage has been a constant invitation to God.

In December 2012, we both started working in the Draper, Utah Temple. Are you understanding the tangible milestone? It took sacrificing every Saturday for 10 months to help us understand and access the goodness and godliness that could be a part of our marriage. What a blessing.

I often tell JR he's the best husband I've ever had. Fitting that this is his anniversary present? Yes, perfect fit. I am grateful everyday for the strong and kind man that I married. Our together has taught me to recognize the best version of myself. He has taught me what it means to love completely without reservation or bias. I love you, sweet boy. Here's to 200 more years...and then eternity.