Impressive "Strength"

Strength is a funny thing... It has been defined as the quality or state of being "strong", but the meaning is more complex than that. It also encompasses the ideas of mental power, vigor, moral power, and courage. Lindsay, is one of the strongest people I have ever met.

Lindsay is someone (like myself) that wears her emotions on her sleeve, and she spends time all over the spectrum of emotion. She is regularly happy, excited for life, and ecstatic to love; She is regularly disappointed, saddened by others, and troubled by things she can't fix; She is regularly moved, inspired by miracles, and motivated by necessity.

The last few months for us have had a little bit of everything, with excitement in our personal lives, and the expectation of a long life together. But also with professional struggles, and the realization that as a teacher "the right thing to do" is often lost amongst colleagues, administrators and students alike. Mix this with the prospect of major "change" that is taking place and this is easily one of the more "stressful" times either of us has ever dealt with.

Through this time Lindsay has impressively supported me through moments of tirade, stood by me when I felt like quitting, and uplifted my spirit when things looked impossible. She has also braved her way through completing her time as a teacher at our school even with unappreciative "entitled" students.

In doing so, it reminds me why I love her. She perseveres when faced with challenges, she finds hope when others have long quit, and she reminds me of the true meaning of contributing in this life.

I have no doubts that Lindsay will be an incredible wife, I have no doubts that one day Lindsay will be an incredible mother, but I wanted her to also know that right now (no matter how she feels) she is an incredible teacher.