A year ago yesterday I met my husband Matthew Joseph Costner. It is a day I will never forget. Matt and I had been talking on the phone for a few weeks and I decided to fly to Nashville to visit some friends, aka meet Matt face to face. As some of you know from reading my 25 random things, I knew I loved Matt before I ever met him. When our eyes met across baggage claim at BNA that was it. I never understood how people could fall in love so quickly until it happened to me.
Each day I know Matt my love for him continues to grow. I couldn’t have hand picked better qualities in a mate. He is kind, adventurous, passionate, and sensitive. One of the things I love most about Matt is that he is always challenging me to excellence. Whether it’s in the gym, my walk with the Lord or my Mario Kart skills, I know he will be there supporting and encouraging me the whole way.
The past year has been a whirlwind. I moved to Nashville, got engaged and then married to the man of my dreams. I can’t wait for the next leg of our journey and can only wonder what it might look like. One thing I’ve learned so far is that I can never expect too much! Even my biggest expectations have been met.
Alyson, your love for Matthew is so evident. Some women talk about love, but you are love. After watching you and Matthew this week, I thought about how lucky he is. Your maturity and wisdom far exceeds your age. I hope that I live long enough that I can be the calm, loving, and supportive wife that you have already been to Matthew. You are an amazing woman. While my years surpass you by far, I have much to learn from you. I love you, my daughter by marriage, my sister in Christ. NC MOM.
A hope filled message... thank you for sharing. Monica Smothers aka Randomgrl (twit) =8^)
Awesome!