John & Marianne

My dearest Marianne, As I write this, my heart is overflowing with emotions I can barely contain. Today is Valentine's Day, and while the world celebrates love with flowers and chocolates, I want to give you something deeper — my truth. Since November 11, 2024, you have been my anchor, my light, and my reason to smile. We didn't have the easiest start. Life tested us early. Distance tried to pull us apart. Misunderstandings tried to build walls between us. There were nights when the silence was deafening, and days when the weight of it all felt unbearable. But here's what I know for certain: we chose each other. Every single time. When it would have been easier to walk away, we held on. When the world said it wouldn't work, we proved them wrong. Not with grand gestures, but with the quiet, stubborn, beautiful decision to keep showing up for each other. Marianne, you are the strongest person I know. Your smile can light up the darkest room. Your laugh is my favorite sound in the universe. Your heart — oh, your heart — it's the most beautiful thing about you. The way you love, the way you care, the way you fight for what matters. I built this entire website for you. Every word, every photo, every feature — it's all a love letter in code. Because you deserve to know, in every possible way, that you are loved beyond measure. I don't know what the future holds, but I know one thing with absolute certainty: I want you in it. Every chapter, every page, every line. Happy Valentine's Day, my love. Today and always. Forever yours, John 💕