178 days ago...

I've literally woke up for the last 178 days  with a new last name. I've been Christa Wilkins for that long? Crazy. I've been a wife for half a year! Woohoo go me! No, go us! We went through a lot before we got married & this part has been easy breezy. I think we both learned so much about each other throughout the last 5 years of our relationship that we know our boundaries for marriage. So it's been a great 178 days! Not saying we won't cross those days, but right now I'm just enjoying the Wilkins'.

Baby, you've seen me at my worst, my best, my hurt & my joy.....you are my best friend. My confidant.  My provider. My encourager. My purpose. And I've needed you to play every single role this year. For that I apologize to you, love. I am sorry that you've unfortunately had to be on this ride with me, but I'm so glad I have had you. This would have been impossible if I didn't have you. And frankly you've done a damn good job at it! Thank you!

So many lessons have come to me this year & I've really had to deal with them as they've come up, but I'm taking note.

Live to be each others #1 supporters. Although I know we currently do this we must continue through the ugly, the beautiful & just everyday life.  Only then will we find each others strength & encouragement to live out each day to the fullest. If no one else has our back at least we will have each others.

Live honest lives. So many things happen in life that change our course or purpose.  Things that may tear us down or build us up. If we choose to be honest with each other as things arrive we will only be our best individually & together.

Live faithful lives. I know we've got some growth opportunities there, but it's a stepping stone to get to my final point of creating an above all family value. In time we will begin our family. And I know that we will be great parents no doubt about it, but I know we both agree that we have prepping to do before that happens. That being within ourselves & as a pair.

I can't wait to finish this journey. Creating the best life with you is going to be more than I can currently fathom. But I can't wait.... bring it on forever!  Happy Halfaversary my love!