The First Day of the Rest of Our Lives...

We were married on a beautiful October morning in 2006. Fall is my very favorite season, so I was elated to be able to have a fall wedding. I was so worried because it rained every day that week, but the skies cleared up just for our day. (Well, that's why I think it stopped raining, anyway.) We spent five months planning our wedding, and the day could not have been more perfect.


STEVE IN MELISSA'S WORDS:

Meeting Steve really was the best thing that has ever happened to me. He is my very best friend, my soul mate, my everything. From the very beginning, everything has seemed easier with him around. We have been through so much together through the course of our relationship, but I know that together, we can make it through anything put in our path.

He fit right in with my family from day one, and although he wasn't able to meet my brother (Ryan passed away six months before I met Steve), I just know they would have been great friends. Once he met my cousins (who are all much younger than me), I think they forgot all about me! He has a way with children (and animals for that matter)--they are just drawn to him. I know he will be an amazing father, and I can't wait to see him with our child. I know he will teach our children well, and love them even better.

He is so good to me, and works his hardest to provide a good life for me. He knows all my flaws, and loves me despite them! One of the things I love the most about him is his sense of humor. He helps me see the silver lining in everything, and can make me laugh when I don't even feel like smiling. I really couldn't have asked for a better husband, and I love him with all my heart.


MELISSA IN STEVE'S WORDS:

Marrying Melissa has been the best decision I've ever made. She makes me happier than anything on earth. The first time I met her I felt so at ease. Her smile can light up any room & she has a unique way of always making people happy. She has the most caring heart of anyone I've ever met.

The 3 plus years that we have been married have met us with various challenges, but not once have we bickered over important decisions. Melissa is very understanding & compassionate, which makes our marriage fantastic. Melissa loves children & seeing her spend time with them has helped me know for certain that she will be a great mother. Her passion for helping others comes through when she has the chance to care for a child, as does her desire to make children happy.

I look forward to the future with Melissa & I know that no matter what comes our way she will be right there with me as we continue our journey. I love Melissa in ways that I can't even begin to describe. She accepts me for who I am & is willing to try & make our marriage better every day. She has brought more joy to my life than I could have ever hoped for. I couldn't imagine being with anyone else.