Celebrating My Wife's Birthday

I wanted to add to what Veronica posted earlier, she will be turning 35 in just under an hour. She is currently asleep next to me on the couch, I asked her what she wanted to do tonight and she wanted to go to my kickball game, have a quick dinner, then rest. Seems simple, but I think simple is good for her right now.

She is pretty worn out from all the processes, appointments, medications, etc. Some of the side effects of her medications are pretty rough, I don't think she's gone a day without a headache and nausea in a month. No doubt this has been a difficult process but I am thankful for the attitude we're maintaining throughout. Some of this has been very difficult, not just emotionally but physically. However, we are both ready to do whatever it takes until we are successful. We also continue to constantly pray and trust God. We believe His will is for us to have kids, but are also open to a new direction if He has one for us. Her strength throughout this process has really made me reflect over this past year, it has been a great year but definitely a roller coaster at times as well.

We have been married for almost year now, our 1 year anniversary is on Memorial Day, May 28th.  The first year of marriage has been incredible, we've done holidays with families, made new friends and taken trips to see old friends, and we have traveled to Hawaii, Paris, Rome, Chicago, St. Louis, and San Antonio.

Aside from the normal issues couples go through in their first year of marriage, we have begun to endure the struggle of infertility. On top of that Veronica has to devote a lot of time helping take care of her family. Her Dad is in the late stages of Alzheimer's and it is a struggle to watch someone so close go through that. Her Mom has had to quit her job because taking care of him is a full time job in itself, therefore they are on a very tight budget. Her Mom also needs breaks, and whenever she does Veronica is ready to make the 90 mile drive at a minute's notice to help. She is going out there next week while her Mom has some doctor appointments. Sometimes her Dad will become upset with her Mom and she is always right there on the phone to calm him down. I can't imagine having my Dad not even know who I am, and having to help with the simplest tasks. But she does it and is always looking to help more. It's a trait I admire in her, I know it's something she'll be rewarded in heaven for one day.

I know there is nothing she wants more than a baby, we both are very happy together and our relationship continues to get stronger, but I wish I could give her this one thing she wants so bad. I know I can only do so much, so I hope she at least likes the gift I did get her. I can't help but be proud of her, and I am every day. And I love her so much I am professing it to the entire internet.