My Rock

I remember back to high school, I had just transferred schools and my new school didn't have a girls soccer team and I was very disappointed. Because of this however, I was going to be allowed to play on the boys team. There was one problem, the captain of the team said that if I played he would quit. So instead of having a bunch of people hate me off the bat, I played volleyball. This was my first run in with Yousef Zananiri. Over the next year, we sparred like Hilary and Obama in the democratic debate, but at some point my senior year that thin line between love and hate became blurred. How could I have feeling with my nemesis?! Even my parents were blown away that the girl who would come home complaining about this terrible guy would have such a change of heart. Finally, at the end of our graduation ceremony I summoned up the courage, walked up to him and asked him out.
Over the next seven years of dating - yes I said SEVEN - I began to see more and more the things about him that made him such a great man. I hated him for making me wait to get married, but in retrospect it was such a wise choice - finish college, get a job and establish yourself so that you can provide for your family. What a concept!!! And that he has done! I have never seen a man work so hard to make sure his family has everything they need. And being a great dad whose kids adore him is just icing on the cake. But the thing that I selfishly appreciate the most about him is that he is my rock.
As someone of Irish and German descent you could say that I am a roller coaster of emotions. I have a hard time hiding my feelings and I also having a hard time saying no to people. I the heat of the battle I get so upset with Yousef for making me NOT do something or for being the calm voice of reason, but I always end up being so thankful for it later. I know I get on his case alot for certain things, but I am so greatful to be totally in love with such a wonderful husband and father and the sad thing is that I don't tell him that enough.
So, Yousef this is to you - Thank you for being such a wonderful husband, for making sure that the kids and I are always provided for - physically and spiritually. Thank you for being strong for the both of us and for knowing what I need to know - and what I don't. Thank you for being an example to our children of what a husband and father should be, so that they will know what to look for in their mates.
Thank you for being my best friend. I love you, Happy early Anniversary!