6th year wedding anniversary!

Last night I brought out the old wedding album to remember that special day. I couldn't help noticing how young we looked, how naive we were to what lied ahead. It was a wonderful day. I remember the strong feelings that were felt that day and the peace of knowing that it was right. I also remember wondering if I loved this women enough to get through the hard times. Did I really love her? It wasn't until five weeks later that I was tested to the very limits of the love that I had for her. I remember the doctor telling me that Roshelle was very sick and the next 24 to 48 hours would determine if she was going to live. I went back to the room, got down on my knee's and poured my heart out to the Lord that he would spare her life. I actually never said a word in this prayer. It was the groanings of my heart that offered this prayed. I couldn't physically utter a word. That day would be the story of our marriage. It wasn't until January 2003, that they got the bleeding to finally stop. It was through this ordeal that let me know that I loved this person with all my heart. I found this quote not long after this ordeal tucked in my scriptures by President Spencer W. Kimball: "What is love? Many people think of it as mere physical attraction and they casually speak of 'falling in love' and 'love at first sight.' This may be Hollywood's version and the interpretation of those who write love songs and love fiction. True love is not wrapped up in flimsy material. One might become immediately attracted to another individual, but love is far more than physical attraction. It is deep, inclusive, and comprehensive. Physical attraction is one of the many elements; there must be faith and confidence and understanding and partnership. There must be common ideals and standards. There must be great devotion and companionship. Love is cleanliness and progress and sacrifice and selflessness. This kind of love never tires or wanes, but lives through sickness and sorrow, poverty and privation, accomplishment and disappointment, time and eternity."
It brings great joy to know that I loved this women with all my heart. I'm thankful for the time that I was given with her. I can look back and know that I gave her my all and she gave me her all as well. I'm thankful for covenants that Roshelle and I made in the temple. It was the only way that we could have gotten through this. I love you Roshelle!