August 18, 2019
The day I met you at church
I'll never forget that moment. I knew you were a major character in the story of my life, I just didn't know how major.
for my wife, on her birthday
— from Joey, with everything
Some chapters are memories. Some are promises. Read slowly. None of it was rushed.
a few pages are sealed — only Isabella has the key
August 18, 2019
I'll never forget that moment. I knew you were a major character in the story of my life, I just didn't know how major.
December 3, 2019
There wasn't a fancy date or expensive gift but I remember my younger self expressing to you that I wanted to be more than just friends.
April 18, 2020
The entire globe paused because of COVID and so did our world too.
December 10, 2021
After some time apart we worked on rebuilding our friendship.
July 23, 2022
You sang for the bride to walk down the aisle and I played the keys for you. We didn't fully understand the beauty of that moment.
January 27, 2023
The more mature versions of ourselves decided to give us a real shot.
November 23, 2023
This is when everything became real. Our families were involved and we had officially started the marriage process.
April 6, 2024
Down on one knee, out on the beach and I was actually able to surprise you.
February 14, 2025
I threw up the morning of. Everyone called it nerves but maybe I was just getting rid of the old me.
February 15, 2025
We decided to do it again as if we weren't already married. Everything was so beautiful.
April 28, 2025
We were almost stranded in the ocean, but somehow we are still here. The miracle we will never forget.
For her eyes only
Some chapters are ours alone, for a little while longer.
a photo
yet to be taken
Soon
Honestly our story has just begun.
Things about you I want on permanent record.
The way you love God makes me love you more.
The best voice I've ever heard, and I get to hear it for the rest of my life.
The most beautiful person in every room, without even trying.
You don't just enter spaces, you brighten them.
The way you love your family tells me everything about how you'll love our future family.
Your intuition and how you are always right (*mostly right)
You make me want to be more. You always push me to be better.
Your laugh is my favorite sound. Your smile, my favorite sight.
You celebrate the people around you in the best possible ways, even in the smallest moments.
And after everything, I just love you.
A contact sheet of the life we keep building.
developed in the dark, kept in the heart
For you — and only you.
A letter,
for you alone.
This page is sealed until the riddle is answered.
If you're Isabella, you know the way in.
(otherwise, the book is still yours — keep reading)
The rest of this page is for Isabella alone.
If you have the key, you can unseal it.
(otherwise, the rest of the book is still yours)
to the most beautiful woman I know
"I love you more than I did yesterday,
and less than I will tomorrow."
made with every bit of love I have
— Joey