all mine

This may sound a little strange, but I love Troy because he is mine.  Let me explain.  Honestly, I do not go for the notion that there is one person on earth that you are meant to be with.  I believe we have a choice in that, and there are many people that would be totally acceptable spouses.  But once that choice is made, that's it. 

Troy is my choice.  He's my husband, my companion, my choice.  After so many years together we are fairly acquainted with each other's quirks.  We are comfortable around each other. We can and do tell each other most everything.  We enjoy each other's company and laugh together regularly.  There is no one else that I can or want to do this with. 

When a child gets attached to a blanket or teddy bear, it is typically not the most fluffy or cute thing around.  Often the blanket is small and thin, but it is theirs.  The child will go nowhere without it.  He must have it when he needs comfort, when he plays, when he is scared, or when he just wants to relax.  That being the case, the favorite blanket goes through experiences with the child so the child loves it all the more.  When a new, pretty, fluffy, cozy blanket is offered to the child he refuses and will have no thought of replacing the blanket he loves because it is his and nothing else will satisfy.

Troy is mine, which means we have gone and will go through many experiences that have impacted us emotionally, physically, spiritually, and many other ways.  Nothing can compare to the connection we have built from these shared experiences. 

He is my highest valued possession so to say and I will guard, polish, and take the greatest care in this investment. 

spring :)

Finally!  It's not completely official, but I've been able to get on the bicycle several times in the past 2 weeks and that's all I need to be certain summer is coming soon.  One of the things Troy has "introduced" me to is cycling.  He was a major cyclist in his younger years.  He went on week long bike trips, long distance day trips, and even received a couple speeding tickets (which is normally not something to brag about except for the fact that it was while on a bike).

So last summer for HIS birthday he bought ME a bike.  It was a great investment and I have enjoyed it very much.  I rode to and from work 3 days a week until the cold weather and early sunsets made that difficult.  He encouraged me and still does.  It has been a great activity for us to do as a couple and we often involve the whole family.  I look forward to the 25 mile ride we'll take in April and many more rides we will do together in the future.  It is wonderful that he knows so much and has taken the effort (and spent the money) necessary to be sure I have everything needed for my safety, comfort, and speed.

Cycling is a wonderful world that is becoming a regular part of our life.  It is stress relief, exercise, fun, accomplishment, and good times together.  I love Troy for bringing this joy into my life