Martha,
This year, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of writing a typical note about all the things I love about you (which are endless), I wanted to share something deeper; who I have become, the gift I have been working on for 41 years, and the journey that has shaped me into the man I am today.
When I think back to when I was around 10 or 11, I remember starting to imagine the kind of man I wanted to be for my future wife. I prayed for you before I even knew you, asking God to protect you, to help you grow in faith, and to prepare you to be someone worthy of the temple, a strong and loving mother to our children.
Even then, I knew I wanted to treat my wife with the utmost respect and love. I wanted to be a man who made her feel safe, deeply loved, and truly supported. Not just with words, but through my actions. Whether it’s doing the dishes, helping around the house, or providing for our family, I wanted her to always know she could count on me. I wanted her to feel heard, valued, and cherished. And most of all, I wanted her to know without a doubt that I would always put her first.
Most women don’t experience this kind of love, but it’s something I’ve worked on for years. It’s a gift I continue to give you every day by putting your needs above mine.
I also had high standards for the person I wanted to marry. Nothing matters more to me than our family’s relationship with Heavenly Father and knowing that we are walking a path that leads us back home to Him.
My love for you is honest, and I protect our relationship by guarding my heart. The depth of love I have for you is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. It’s what drives me to keep learning, keep growing, and keep striving to be the best man I can be. I want you to respect me, to be proud of who you married, and to always feel secure in the life we’re building together.
I promise you things will only get better because I will never stop working on myself. I challenge negative thoughts, seek ways to grow spiritually and intellectually, and strive to be the best version of myself for you, for our family, and for our future.
Love your husband,
Tyson Gerber
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