Jay and I have been together since I was 16 years old. I knew after our first date when we watched “Beauty and the Beast” at his parents house that he was the guy for me. I knew that I would be marrying him.
He has just been such an inspiration and such an amazing support for me. I wish there were different ways that I could say it. He is just a breath of fresh air and love every time he is around me. I couldn’t be more blessed with him in my life! I know it may sound cheesy, but it is the truest thing I could say.
He rescued me from a lot of bad things that happened when I was younger. He was always the guy that made me feel safe and loved. And he and I always did everything together as a couple. From family events when we were dating, to Youth Ministry…we did everything as a team. And now, I have this horrible disease which takes away my ability to do so much. AS A COUPLE, we make the best of everything that we do. He doesn’t see me as any less of a woman. He still makes me feel desired and beautiful every day. This is so important to me, because you have to remember that wearing tubes in my nose and being stared at everywhere I go doesn’t exactly make me feel like a beautiful woman. It is definitely a hard pill to swallow sometimes. But, Jay just moves on like it is no big deal and like I could not look any more beautiful.
And just the way that he leaves for work every morning. He has a million things to do for himself to get out the door in time for work. YET…he prepares milk for Josiah before he leaves, brings to me my computer, cell phone, charger, etc, and does everything that he can to bring things TO ME so that I can limit my trips on the steps. He always thinks of me first.
We enjoy every day together, and thank God for every day that we get to spend together. AND SO WHAT if we spend our nights playing Scrabble!! 🙂 We have the best time trash talking to each other and doing it.
I believe that my marriage is the best thing in my life besides my children.
Can we all say “BLESSED”??? YES, I AM!!!
Melanie Putnam 
You are so lucky to have found the man of your dreams at such a young age. I was a late bloomer, not meeting your uncle until I was almost 40, but the sentiment is the same as yours. Those who knew me in high school would have said Scott fits perfectly the man I described then and waited so long for. He was worth the wait!
Amy! I am so happy for you as well. Scott is such a great guy, and you are such a wonderful person. How wonderful that you found each other no matter what the age. You guys are sweet together. 🙂 Better late than never, right??
They say that behind every great man is a great woman. I have a great one behind me and it makes my job that much easier. I don’t do anything that any other husband wouldn’t do for his family. We have been dealt a cruddy hand but I truly believe good things will come from this. My marriage is stronger than it ever was and that is definitely a rose that has bloomed from these thorns. Mel struggles everyday with the small things in life yet she still raises our kids and finds time to keep the house clean. Seeing how she lives everyday, my life and my responsibilities are simple. She is the true hero in this grey world.