[month] six.

Our union is like this: You feel cold, so I reach for a blanket to cover our shivering feet.
A hunger comes into your body, so I run to my garden and start digging potatoes.
You asked for a few words of comfort and guidance,

and I quickly kneel by your side offering you a whole book as a gift.
You ache with loneliness one night so much you weep, 

and I say here is a rope, tie it around me, I will be your companion for life.

- Hafiz, Our Union 

 I can't believe we have been married for almost half a year already. 

It has been the best and happiest five months of my life to date

and I am more excited than ever before for all that lies ahead. 

We have been facing a few trials as of late, but we have only grown closer together - 

and our home has become all the more full of love and a place of harmonious refuge.

 So much so, that I can honestly say that I have never been happier 

or more thankful for Mr. D and our marriage.

Thankful for every struggle that makes us stronger.

And that Mr. D comes home...even after a long day, 

and we talk and day-dream, laugh and count every single blessing we have. 

Six months ago I was given the most stunning gift 

and married the funniest, kindest and most handsome man I know...

he makes me feel beautiful and smart 

and most of all inspired.

I still get just as excited to see him at the end of every day as I used to

after months of being apart long distance. 

first photograph by Carin Davis