A Love Letter to My Husband

You Were Right! Stepfamily Life Did ‘Work Out’ for Us

BY KRISTA GIOVARA

Ten years ago, when you asked me to marry you and become your wife plus the step- mother to your three kids, I was thrilled but I did think twice. With four kids of my own and a divorce behind me, I didn’t jump into our marriage quickly or without careful thought. I knew it was a big decision—like, things wouldn’t be easy—but I was excited about us sharing a life together.