I met Chris years ago, through this website. He saw me post my wrist tattoo in the Grim Fandango tag, and something that simple led us to start talking. We’ve been friends ever since. We stayed up talking for hours and hours, and after our first extended talk I remember crawling into bed at 2 AM (7 AM his time!) and thinking that he was someone very, very important. I mean, I wasn’t thinking future husband-level important, but who could have guessed, right?

It has been hard - distance is a frustrating and terrible thing, and we’ve spent more hours than we’d have liked to crying over the seemingly endless stream of paperwork just to have him come live with me. But yesterday, we made it - we got married! His family was there, and my family and friends, and everything was beautiful and perfect and oh my god, you guys, he’s my husband now. I love him more than I ever thought it was possible to love a human being! I love the Chris that writes lengthy, well-thought words about movies he watches and I love the Chris that loudly sings Backstreet Boys songs with me as he helps me dye my hair. I am a better person because of him - he’s helped me find an inner strength I didn’t know I had.

Yesterday was the happiest day of my life, and the happy times are gonna keep coming forever. I love you, Chris! Let’s build a wonderful life together!

Eeeeee