387 days ago I accepted Mr. Seashell's proposal. Tomorrow a simple, tearful, joyful "yes" becomes a lifelong, powerful "I do".
The past 387 days have been marked with the most emotional intensity I have experienced. There has been true blissful joy, and absolute sorrow. At many times during our relationship we have joked that things were far too easy. We never argued, we never had to fight for anything, we just "were". Then life handed us a million challenges at once. And we survived. It wasn't always pretty, but we have had our dose of heartbreaking reality and managed to literally lift each other up. We have learned how to fight for everything that is important.
In the past year we have grown professionally. Mr. Seashell achieved a major career milestone. After repeatedly putting off a licensing exam he finally stepped up to the challenge and passed. I received my Master's Degree and struggled to find a job. I didn't want a job, I wanted a career, and Mr. Seashell stood by me as I stumbled (sitting at home in sweatpants), and stumbled (more sweatpants), and stumbled again (sweatpants, tears, and not showering) until I found the right fit. I still get a rush of pride when we kiss each other goodbye in the morning, all dressed up in our work clothes, ready to take on the day. (We're grown ups? How did this happen?)
We have also become a team. I'm not really into the whole "what yours is mine, trust me completely, share the burden" type mentality. I'm a "I'll do it myself" kind of girl. Mr. Seashell has taught me how to work with someone (and when irritated not against them). We have taken on remodeling our condo together. We have taken on wedding tasks together. We have solved problems together. I'm starting to like it.
Tomorrow I marry a man that I love, and trust, and admire more than I can express. I am phenomenally lucky. When we take our vows tomorrow our lives will be forever changed. I'm ready for it. I'm ready for the changes, challenges, and joys of marriage. THIS IS IT!
Before I sign off as a "Miss" I'll share with you our Wedding Slideshow that will be played at tonight's rehearsal dinner. Thank you, thank you, thank you for having me. I have adored sharing my journey thus far. Enjoy!
Our Wedding Slideshow from Seashell on Vimeo.
See you on the other side!
xo,
Miss Seashell
