Two years ago today, this man made me the happiest lady on the planet. After dating for exactly five years (and LOTS of tests and trials) he still wanted me? I still scratch my head over it, but I thank my God everyday I’m alive and for John Thomas Ginn. Now seven years later, here we stand on top of our own little planet.
I once saw a snide comment on a Facebook account mentioning how couples who constantly publicly post their love and affection towards one another are fake and do it all for show. To those people who say/believe that, I say to you, you can kiss my ask.
Today of ALL days, I received a Facebook message from a person who will remain nameless. They said they were amazed by the pure and simple love John and I have for each other, and asked if I had any advice on how to get that same spark back in their relationship. I was speechless.
Obviously I believe John and I have a rare love for one another. In a broken world, where nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce how am I so positive that we’ll be together till death do us part? Because it was written long before I even existed, that’s how I know.
Some of you have seen this saying above, and even associate it with me. I had a sign that said it at our wedding, and a framed print of it in my house. Some of you have probably even questioned it. Let me try to briefly explain myself.
Every morning John leaves for work around 8:30am. I anxiously wait by my phone for a text that simply says, “I’m here, I love you.” And every morning, I quietly let out a sigh of relief, and say a quick prayer to God thanking him for keeping John safe and alive. Why do I do this? Because I’m a psycho, that’s why. No, I mean, they don’t call me Krazy Kelly for no reason at all, but there’s more behind my love for John. Maybe the fact that I lost two friends in car accidents within the last six years has something to do with me not taking one minute with John for granted. OR, or… Maybe it’s because I lost John once (ok, now I’m crying) because people (I) make stupid decisions, and let the wrong person slip through their (my) fingers. Maybe it’s because I look back at the decisions I regret the most in life, and realize it’s because I was selfish and didn’t see who was there for me all along. John. Maybe it’s because I remember what not having him feels like, and knowing I never want to feel that ever again. Maybe it’s because I know life is beautiful and short, and I want every moment with him. Maybe none of those statements should read ‘maybe‘ at all.
So no, my obnoxious, constant, public love for John isn’t fake, or smoke and mirrors, it’s me being thankful and so in love with every minute of my life with him.
Dear John,
You’re my hero, my best friend, my soulmate, and my rock. I can’t fathom life without you.
To the person who taught me to forget negative people and hold on to the ones who love and support me.
To the person who ALWAYS finds my chapstick (I swear you’re magic)
To the person who stands up for me, even when I’m wrong.
To my teammate.
My cuddle buddy.
To the person who motivates me and taught me to work until my idols become my rivals.
To the cover hog, sleep talker, and worst secret keeper EVER, I LOVE YOU.
Happy 2nd Anniversary my love.
These have been the best seven years of my life, and I can’t wait to be an old fart with you.
This post is for you.
“I’ve had the time of my life fighting dragons with you.”
(Note: Image 1-5 taken by Emily Chidester. Wedding Photo: Morgan Trinker)
Emily Chidester - Love John. Love you. Love the nug. You guys are the best and I love your love!!
Emily W. - Kelly,
I don’t know you at all, but when I read your blogs and look at your pictures, I feel like I do. This was beautiful and I thank you for sharing it. I totally cried. I hope someday to have a relationship as beautiful as the one you have with John! Its really inspiring!