The Night Before We Did It
…. Before we got married, I mean!
Six years ago, on this very night, Tyson and I were at a luau in Laie, Hawaii.
That night was one of the happiest times in my life.
I was about to marry the man who waltzed right into my existence and changed everything.
There was a brief period of time in my late teens and very early twenties that I was sure that I would never be truly happy ever.again. I honestly felt that happiness would elude me because I didn’t deserve it. I also thought that no man worth marrying would ever dare hitch himself to a girl like me. A “girl like me” is a girl that was still recovering from being sexually assaulted and was also fighting a losing battle with massive chronic pain. Just be real about “that girl” for just one second here before we get all mush-gush. “That girl” is carrying around two issues that both entail so many “side” problems that she is destined to be in therapy twice a week for at least another two years… if she’s smart.
Enter Tyson.
He’s the guy that could see past my emotional scars and pain.
He’s the guy who showed me that happiness would not elude me.
He’s the guy who was, and still is, worth it.
I knew Tyson was “the one” for many reasons. But one of the most important reasons was that with Tyson I became genuinely happy for the first time in three very long years.
The happiness that I felt was the kind that you cannot fake.
You know…. the kind that is visible.
God blessed my life when Tyson dialed my phone number for the very first time.
Because with Tyson came much needed safety and laughter.
I am so grateful that I’ve been able to share these last six years with my only love and truest friend.
Happy Anniversary Tyso!
You’re the only one.
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So sweet. Happy Anniversary!
You look gorgeous (and so very happy) in all of those photos.
Awwww. That’s so sweet! I’m so happy for the two of you. Happy anniversary!
Awesome! Happy Anniversary to you both!
Delurking to say Happy Anniversary! Mine was yesterday as well!!
Awwwwww! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary Kelly. What a wonderful post. I wish you both many, many more years of happiness and love!
It’s still so good to read you again. I’m enjoying your return.
happy anni! this is so sweet, you guys are perfect for each other i’ve seen it with my own eyes. hope you guys were able to have a nice day together…
by the way isn’t it also “the night before we did it” too hahahaha
Beautiful pictures. My parents were married in the exact same place and 41 years later they still can’t keep their hands off each other. There must be something lucky about that spot. Happy Anniversary!
I remember when you met him, and I remember the chili cookoff that we went to and he had holes in the back of his pants, do you remember that? I also remember how Tyson changed your life, changed everything. Im pretty grateful to him too.
So Sweet!!!
Happy Anniversary! 
Kelly,
you are darling and I love that you are so freakin creative. I want some tips!
I am so glad you are happy!!!
Happy Anniversary! What beautiful pictures and what I beautiful story. I felt very much the same way when I met my husband.
Congrats and here’s to being in love forever!
This is so sweet!
You can feel the happiness when looking at those pictures!
So sweet! Happy anniversary to you both!!!
Happy Anniversary – and many more!!
LBC
Happy Anniversary!!!
Ooooooooooooh! I love this!
Happy Wonderful, Wonderful Anniversary to you both!!!!
AWW, Nello, it’s wonderful to see you are still so very much in love with the wonderful man in your life.
I only hope to one day find a guy who makes me even a fraction as happy as you certainly still seem to be!
What a beautiful tribute to your husband & what a fun night! Everything looks perfect there infront of the temple! My hubby and I still are not sealed & I told him that since he’s making me wait so long that he has to take me there when he’s finally ready! What a great match you two sound to be!
It’s nice to read such wonderful things about your husband. I have so many people in my life that don’t gush or comment on how great the men in their lives are. I love my husband and he is the greatest man in my life (next to dad)and I thank God for my husband everyday. No one else can deal with me the way he does.
Happy life together, today and forever.
What a beautiful tribute to your husband.
In certain ways, you’ve summed up my relationship with Tyler. It’s a blessing to find someone who loves you unconditionally.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
How beautifully written! Gives me added strength and motivation to hold onto the rod and endure to the end.
Thank you!
Happiness is *SO* worth the struggle to get there. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again- gorgeous photo of you guys after!
Happy belated anniversary!!!
So I just got married last month, and I’m praying that God blesses me with the same happiness at six years. You are lovely.
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