Today Nadine and I celebrate our fifth anniversary.  It was five years ago that we took this picture after our wedding and before our reception.

It’s been five years (did I mention that) and over that time, Nadine has become my best friend, my confidant, my advisor, my supporter, my reminder, my confronter, my lover, and my orangutan (she makes sure to pick all lint and hair on my clothes before I leave the house).  She has befriended my children and has become a great support and confidant to them as well over these five years (have I mentioned this).  Just a side note.  If my children need something from my, they write a note to Nadine because they know I will get the message.

She is the love of my life here on this earth and I today want to celebrate with her this grand occasion.   I am so thankful to the Lord who saw fit to bring such a wonderful person into my life.  As Jack Nickolson said in As Good as it Gets, “She makes me want to be a better person.”

Today I solute you, Nadine, for coming into my life.  I thank the Lord for introducing her to me.  I am so thankful for this day of celebration as I journey through life that I have such a wonderful person to share the road with.