boldly into the new year

to my husband on the first day of this new year

take my hand and let us walk boldly

into this new era that is our life.

this year is our year, we've waited for our turn,

for all of these years, and now it's finally come...

i can't think of anyone i'd rather share my life with,

days of happiness and sorrow, joy and pain...

we've seen it all, and we've seen it together,

and together we shall remain until the end of time.

happy new year, Chad, I look forward to reflecting on all that has been,

and all that is to come for us in the new year,

and to the peace, forgiveness, grace,

and understanding that have finally opened their doors to us.

cheers to you, my best friend and husband,

cheers to us