𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

Dear Wife of my youth, Mrs. Obeng,

Today marks eight years since we stood before God, family, and friends to say “I do.” Eight years of laughter, tears, challenges, and triumphs—but through it all, you have been my anchor, my confidant, and my greatest blessing.

These years have taught me that love is far more than the good times. It’s about standing together when life gets tough, drawing strength from one another, and making the choice to love each other every single day. As we celebrate this special milestone, I’ve reflected on eight significant memories we’ve shared—moments that have shaped us and left an indelible mark on our journey.

#1. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:

The Christmas package you gave to my parents when I went to introduce you to them as my fiancée, completely took me by surprise—a thoughtful gesture I hadn’t even known about. It became a tradition that has brought so much joy to our family every year since.

#2. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒐:

The day we went to Ho for our passport applications still makes me smile. I’ll never forget the look you gave me when I realized I had forgotten my official receipt, despite the checklist you had thoughtfully prepared. In that moment, I wanted the ground to swallow me, but your patience spoke volumes.

#3. 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆:

Early in our marriage, after a heated argument about chores and responsibilities, we sat down and made a decision that has shaped us ever since: no assigned roles, just teamwork. We agreed that everything in our home is our shared responsibility, and that spirit of partnership has been the backbone of our relationship.

#4. 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒚 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕:

On our 3rd anniversary, instead of spending the money we’d saved on ourselves, you suggested we use it to support a brilliant but needy student. That selfless act has transformed a life. Today, that young man is pursuing his PhD in the U.S. on a scholarship, and it all started with your generous heart.

#5. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝑩𝑷 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓:

After your second C-section, we endured many sleepless nights, but one night stands out vividly. Your blood pressure spiked to over 200, and I rushed to get the doctor. The fear I felt was overwhelming, only for us to discover the monitor was faulty. That night, we decided to protect your health and end our baby-making journey, knowing we couldn’t risk losing you.

#6. 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚:

Your generosity towards my family has been nothing short of extraordinary. I’ll never forget the look of surprise on my mother’s face when she opened her retirement package from you. Your love and support mean the world to us, and I will always be grateful.

#7. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏:

On our way back to Ghana from Nigeria, we had to make an unexpected stop in Benin. It was your French-speaking skills that saved the day, especially when our entire team desperately needed to find a place to “relieve” ourselves. You turned a chaotic moment into one of laughter and relief.

#8. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚’𝒔 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆:

When you took a new job outside Ghana, leaving behind our three-and-a-half-year-old daughter and 17-month-old son, I saw your courage and sacrifice. That difficult decision has paved the way for our family to build a new life together, and I admire you deeply for it.

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These memories are a testament to the strength of your character, the depth of your love, and the incredible partnership we share. Here’s to us, to the countless memories we’ve created, and to the many more we’ll make in the years to come.

Happy Anniversary, my love. I’m endlessly blessed to call you mine.

Forever yours,

— Mr. Obeng

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