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All day I've been trying to figure out what to write about, maybe more how than what...

You see my friends, two years ago tonight, we started on the biggest adventure possible: becoming a family. 

We didn't mean to, but I think that's what makes it so special: this was God's plan, not ours.  

Our little family isn't perfect.  

Far from in fact.  

But we're us.  

And that's what matters. 

There's been laughter, tears, fights, and fears.  

Lots of all of it.  

The latter three generally went together somehow.  

But when it all comes down to it, and I think back to 730 days ago...knowing I might not be alive, much less wouldn't be anywhere near who I am becoming without the two incredible people on the other end of this couch. They've supported me, believed in me, fought for me, and above all else, loved me. 

We fight and we fall. But our little family. It's strong. Stronger than anything I've ever seen. 

On that fateful night, two years ago, we were doing the exact same thing.  Cookies and all. 

Not saying we're the same, because we're the furtherest thing from but I'd like to think that it's a shred of proof that straight from the beginning, this was right.  

A friend of mine once described love like this 

"...Nothing is easy though and love is no exception.  Love is raw and leaves you vulnerable and exposed.  Not everyone reciprocates our love.  Not everyone practices unconditional love.  But choosing love is always what we are called to do regardless of what is done unto us.  Love has many rewards when it is shared.  We feel a connection with another person.  We feel safe and secure.  We find our identity within the choice to love.  It has the potential to empower us and destroy us.  It is truly amazing when you find someone to share love with." 

Mom and Dad, thank you for sharing love with me.  I only hope that children who one day find themselves in my care, will one day experience the fierceness of love I know because of you both.  If I can be half the parents you are to me, I'll be set. Thank you for being such examples of godly lives, a pure marriage, and a faithful heart.  

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

We are not breakable.  

Sunshine, over and out.