05/12/2023
Two days and 5 years ago I met Megan for the first time at Rosepepper in East Nashville. Megan and I make our yearly pilgrimage there as a way to remember that first date and how it really changed everything in our lives and put us on a journey that’s better, more meaningful, and more beautiful, than we ever could’ve made up in our heads. I still remember walking Megan to her car and walking away thinking “what just happened?!” because something had definitely happened. If there was ever a jarring sign in my life this was it.
I try to stay focused on the present and pay close attention to everything I do and experience. I’m very much a details guy and part of that is being an excellent observer in general. When I stop and think of the past (as I often do) it’s still hard for me to believe in a life so unbelievable. I remember swing dancing with Megan for the first time, sitting on the stage after playing the Opry at the Ryman for the first time as we listened to Vince Gill play “Look at us” 15 feet away, almost passing out as they opened the doors at our Wedding for Megan to walk down the aisle, and Megan dragging me up the side of that mountain at Glacier on our Honeymoon. I remember 20 something national parks and buying our 1st home. I remember holding Megans hand and crying with her as she brought both of our beautiful daughters into the world. I remember all the hard and scary times too where we worked together, held each other, asked God for guidance, and moved forward together in terror.
Megan, there is no one on this planet I would rather be doing life with. My vow to you is forever and beyond this life. The fact that we found each other is a miracle that I am grateful for every day. I’m glad that I gave up my road dog life to see you and our children flourish every day. I’m glad that we got the mini van even though I wanted to get the Expedition and I can’t wait to fill that van with more beautiful children that remind me of how beautiful our Marriage is even though people think we’re crazy for wanting a bigger family. I Love You Megan.
