As I sit here and contemplate the
last two years of my life I can’t help but chuckle. If you had told me that
this would be my life 2 years ago, as I sat in my bed anxiously waiting the
morning that I would be sealed to my handsome man for time and all eternity, I
would have laughed at you, but I wouldn’t change a single thing.
I couldn’t sleep November 29th,
2013. I was beaming thinking about the adventure I was about to begin; nervous,
anxious, excited, and scared all at the same time. I had the dress, the
flowers, the venue, and the man…all that was left was the marriage part!
Marrying Daniel was the best decision I ever made. I am so glad I went to his
homecoming talk that July morning because it was in that moment that I knew I would
be his wife.
Our love story is a funny one, and
it’s really not too long. Since I have known my Daniel since I was 5 and he was
8 we really didn’t have to date too long. When people found out we dated for
only a month we got a lot of judgment. But what people don’t know is that I
have known the Grimm family, and have considered them my family, since I was
little. They know things about me I am sure a lot of my friends wouldn’t want
their in-laws to know ;) I have loved them since I was a little girl, Daniel included,
and so it wasn’t too shocking that we fell in love so fast.
I have always been determined to
get what I want – this may sound a bit pretentious, but I am stubborn. When I
saw Daniel for the first time in years and was instantly attracted to him, I knew
I would have my work cut out for me. Because Daniel is such a hunk, I knew I
would have some fierce competition. 4 weeks later, when I finally moved down to
school, much to my dismay Daniel was indeed chatting with a girl and he seemed
to have really liked her. I was distraught. Daniel was everything I ever wanted
and it broke my heart that another girl had beaten me to it. Luckily, my mom
was there to support me in my endeavors and, like she always does, told me to
not give up. So I didn’t! I figured if my charm, dashing good looks, and
outstanding humor couldn’t win him over then I could certainly do better.
Luckily for me, he liked what he saw!
We hung out as friends and the
conversation flowed and was never awkward. The more time I spent with Daniel, the
more I was sure he was the perfect guy for me. He made me laugh, he listened to
me, and I felt important when I was with him. I never questioned why he would
want to talk to me or be around me. He made me feel special and truly without
effort. I was falling in love with him and it had only been a few days
reconnected.
After about a week of flirting, and
hanging out as friends, we were getting close. We were constantly together or
talking, and would laugh until the early hours of the morning. One night after
spending time with some friends, we decided to do our own thing. I am so glad
Daniel wanted to watch a movie together that night. It would be the night I
would have my very last first kiss.
The rest is truly history. We
kissed and it was full speed ahead. When he kissed me that first time I knew I
never wanted to kiss anybody else. He was the one, and I kept getting
reassurances of that fact. We spent every waking moment together and fell in
love in a whirlwind. 2 weeks into dating we were saying I love you and talking
about marriage. I felt insane, truly insane, with how in love I was with him.
But it was mutual and it was right.
The typical ring shopping and
wedding date discussions started and one thing lead to another – November 30th
became the day we would be married! It was only 2 months away and we had to get
moving. Daniel popped the question September 28th at the Bountiful
temple making that day one of the very best of my entire life. Planning took
priority, stress took over, and we couldn’t make time go faster. Which brings
us back to November 29th, 2013, with me sitting in my bed trying to
picture the life I was about to begin with the man I love so deeply. Here I am,
2 years later, sitting with my best friend and love in our apartment, cuddling
on the sofa, watching our daughter sleep on the monitor. I love my life. I
wouldn’t change a single moment with my Daniel for anything.
Daniel is everything I could have
ever hoped for and so much more. I truly am married to one of the best out
there. There is not a more understanding, kind, supportive, funny, loving man
out there. Daniel John Grimm, I love you more than words could ever express, I
care for you deeper than I understand, and you mean more to me than you’ll ever
know. Happy 2 years my sweetheart! I look forward to an eternity more!
