<p>&ldquo;And I Love You So&rdquo; is a beautiful song written by folk singer Don McLean and was a hit for singer Perry Como. But for her late Mark and for Melanie, it was the epitome of their love story.</p><p>They both sought out love and finally found it in each other.</p><p>&ldquo;And I Love You So&rdquo; became their very own personal stamp for the love they shared for one another. From having &ldquo;AILYS&rdquo; engraved on the inside of their wedding bands to how they always signed their cards, AILYS became who they were.</p><p>It also became their resounding legacy when Mark&#39;s illness struck six years into their marriage, challenging them to live out their wedding vows in a way they never imagined: for better or for worse; in sickness and in health; until death do us part.</p><p><strong><em>And I Love You So</em> is a story about hope and grace and the strength of the human spirit.</strong></p><p>With a deep desire to help others walking along a path of pain or grief, this book is a guiding light in an ocean of darkness, leading you to find peace within whatever reality you may be living. Additionally, Melanie&rsquo;s hope is to highlight the importance of taking vows when embarking upon the sacrament of marriage.</p><p>Through the eyes of someone who&rsquo;s had the privilege of finding another to call <em>home</em>, this journey also highlights the importance of honoring the vows that are committed to regardless of the hand being dealt.</p><p>It&rsquo;s a story about love, loss, the widow who was left behind, and the God who never stopped being in charge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>