From the first day we met i never knew you would become such an important part of my life, but you did and for that i am forever thankful. You have been there for me through my highs and my very low points but that never stopped you from loving me the way that you do. You have been my shoulder to cry on, my go to, my get away and my best friend without a hesitation. The amount of joy you have brought me in my life by letting me be apart of you and your daughter's life has filled a void in my heart i never knew i needed filled until i met you both. From late night car rides to nowhere, to letting me rant about the most pointless things, to making eachother laugh all the time about silly videos or just us being complete dorks, to teaching me how to drive and most importantly letting me be my crazy wild self. You always saw the best in me even when i never saw it in myself, you always make sure i am safe and i am okay every chance you get. You have never gave up on me no matter how hard i have pushed your buttons or made you mad or upset, giving up on me was never a thought that crossed your mind and to that i thank you. you've watched me go through heartbreaks, to watching me walk across the stage at graduation, to always protecting me, and you've watched me grow into a women i am today but i couldn't have done it without you there to keep pushing me and helping me along the way no matter how big or small the bump on my path was. thank you for always pointing me back to god when my faith got shaky and always helping me get to where i need to be with god. Not only have you watched me grown but i have also watched you grow into the women i knew you could be and now look at ya, you're happy with a man that gives you and your daughter the world and more, and you're about to bring a handsome baby into this world and i cannot wait to see what life has next in store for us and our adventures in life together. It has been the biggest blessing seeing you get everything you deserve and i can't wait to continue to be apart of it. i love you and no matter what goes on or how far we are i know i always have a place to call home with you and the family you let me be apart of. i have no clue what i would do or where i would be without you guys. you are and will always be the biggest blessing and biggest part of my life forever. Thank you for everything you do and everything you will continue to do for me, i cherish every moment i get to spend with you guys.

love you more

Maranda