Sheryl and I agree not to recognize Hallmark holidaze. In fact, we basically only give each other cards on birthdays and anniversary.

Sheryl's not getting a card for our anniversary tomorrow. And I'm likely not getting one, either.

Why not? Because I forgot to get her one. And regardless of whether Sheryl sent me one, I still don't have a key to our mailbox (cripes, I hope no one sent us cheese in the mail!).

Sometimes it's easy to forget how hard it is to achieve your dreams. Things have been really stressful for us while relocating to Las Vegas. Mostly due to the fact that Sheryl is in Michigan and I am in Nevada.

And though we talk once or twice a day, and miss each other like crazy, we still MISS EACH OTHER LIKE CRAZY.

Now, before it sounds like I'm whining, let me re-iterate that she and I both recognize - WE ARE REALIZING OUR DREAMS!

And we are incredibly grateful.

Grateful only scrapes the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how I feel with Sheryl as my wife, friend, fellow adventurer, verbal boxer, and love of my life.

Every day and every night, I miss her. I simply miss her being around. Just knowing that she's nearby makes me feel better. And even when we need some time apart, I still know that it's temporary.

Temporary - right now - appears to be a very long time.

On our 6th anniversary, Sheryl, I love you more than ever. You have made me a man that I like - a man that loves and is loved.

2000 miles is only distance between our bodies. You are never out of my thoughts or my heart.

I love you. Happy anniversary!