My Ode to you my love, on your birthday

I fell in love with you through music, the words and feelings we didn't yet know how to express were so eloquently captured and poured into our ears and hearts. This I think sums it up for me, you played me Jack Johnson Angel and these lyrics will forever be in my heart- and in that moment I knew that you understood me.

"Your so busy changing the world
Just one smile you can change all of mine
We share the same soul"

Today, I so happy how far you and I have come, it's been quite the journey so far...hit some pretty good bumps, but with you right next to me, even the dark times seem full of sunlight and joy. No matter where we are in life, where we live, where we work, I know that my soul has found its perfect match, and we can conquer any situation. I am so thankful for every day I spend with you. So grateful that God has so carefully placed you in my life. So proud of you and to be your partner. So ecstatic for our future, but so content with our present.

You are my love, my everything and every beautifully written song can almost capture how strongly I feel about you.

Happy birthday Derik Marshall, thank you for being the most amazing person I know, my number one fan, and my wonderwall. I love you with everything I have!

XOXO