To My Future Husband...

So, this is going to sound really stupid- but I've wanted to write a letter to my future husband for a really long time. I've heard of a ton of bloggers who have done it, so I'm giving it a try. Plus I figure that it helps me put my thoughts on what I want in a future husband into words- so just bear with me (:

July 17, 2012

To my future husband, 

I have no idea where you are, what you are doing, or who you are- but I've decided to write you a note that I may or may not give you after we're married. After meeting a guy that, in my opinion, was absolutely perfect, I've realized what I'm looking for in a husband. So this note is my hoping that you are/are becoming that type of person. Also, to warn you of what to expect of me. So anyways… 

First of all, I hope that you are living as a worthy, honorable priesthood holder. That tops the list of things I want in a guy. I hope you are keeping the law of chastity and saving yourself for me because I am doing that for you. I hope that you love Christ as much as I do and that you will be prepared to always put God and Christ first in our life and relationship. I hope that you value scripture study, prayer, and family home evening as much as I do and that you realize that I want these things to be a priority in our life together. Be prepared because there is no question that we are doing couple prayer, couple scripture study, and definitely couple FHE (yes, it's possible). I hope that you are preparing to go on your mission- because that is so so so important to me and our future family that you serve the Lord in that way. Also, I hope that you are preparing to be married in the most gorgeous venue in the world- the Temple. It's the one and only place that I will get married. I pray for you often that you are doing these things because these things are vital to our future family and your relationship with me. As for me, I'm striving to do the same things because I know that, in order to get the man I want, I have to be that same type of woman. 

Second, I hope that you are preparing to be a fun, loving, creative, and caring father and husband. I hope that you love kids and that you'll want to have kids no matter what. I picture you playing soccer and catch with our boys (and girls, if they want) while I'm fixing some snacks and then later joining you. I hope that we can communicate and work together when our kids need to be disciplined, or even when we're in some sort of dumb argument. I hope that you come to every single one of our kids choir concerts, ballet recitals, soccer games, and school open houses- or at least that you'll want to, if you can't. I hope that you'll be supportive of me in all that I do- whether its a church calling, a PTA meeting, disciplining the kids, or even working when I'm older. I hope that, when there are days that I don't want to pray or read my scriptures, that you'll encourage me to do those things anyways- because I'll do the same with you. I hope that you always act like a gentleman and teach our boys how to as well. That you'll always hold the door open for me, help me with dinner, surprise me with cleaning the house, or even just give me a day off. I hope that you'll be super involved in both my and our kid's lives and that you'll always be supportive and caring. 

Third, be prepared for me. I know that I will be a super difficult person to live with at times, but I hope that I won't drive you too crazy. To make me happy, always hug me, kiss me, tell me that you love me, and surprise me with flowers or chocolates or a date. If it's my time of the month or I'm just overwhelmed and upset, always show that you care and always be there to comfort me. I'll try my hardest to communicate with you always- so that our marriage can be one of no secrets, love, and involvement. Those are the things I really want. But, most of all, please always just treat me well and I promise I'll be the happiest wife in the world. 

I love you so much- even though I don't know you yet. Or maybe I do? Maybe I've met you in passing or maybe you're one of my close friends, but I promise to you that I will save myself for you and prepare myself in all of these same ways so that I will be worthy of you and so that we will be worthy of each other. Please always remember to honor your priesthood so that we can be married in the temple and raise a family strong in the gospel. I love you so much and I wish you the best. I'll see you on our wedding day- kneeling across the alter from you in the temple! (: 

XOXO,

Mikayla

P.S.- Please buy me this ring when you propose: