Ten years ago on this day, during a blistering heatwave, amid the drone of millions of cicadas, I married my best friend. We’ve been through the richer and poorer, the better and worse, and the sickness and health parts. She keeps me honest, keeps me in check, questions my rash decisions and makes me laugh on a daily basis. We’ve made a beautiful life together, and she gave me a beautiful daughter who amazes me every day. I can’t imagine my life without her.

Happy anniversary, Jen. I love you.