My Redneck:

14 years have passed by: always in flux, everchanging. So cliched: we've had our ups and downs.

I just see and feel us getting better and better. You are an amazing man of integrity and I admire that most about you. You've joined me on my quest for Honest Love. We call it Brass Tacks. Its so important. I'm glad that we are showing the girls how to have a fair, just,and loving relationship.
Affectionate and supportive, really could I ask for more?

You've taught me to laugh, to add humor to most situations. You've put so many things in perspective for me. All the sickly trees pale to the beauty of the forest. Thank you for the laughter, for taking it all in stride and for holding my hand through it all.

I miss you when you are away and don't appreciate the time we have together. Life is always so full, too full to enjoy the little moments. Come Monday, when you climb in that truck, I always think "Wow! I miss him already." How does that happen?

There are people who don't understand or even approve ( as if!) of our marriage. Too different. She's not good enough for him; he's not good enough for her... We are more independent and trusting than other couples, but so far, I think thats our success. We have Honest Love. Thank you for that gift of learning and living what that's all about.

I love you so much, Redneck. From the pizza with feta cheese and artichoke hearts to keeping me a "bobby" I know we'll just create more and more memories and explore Honest Love into old age.

Always, Daniele