Count Them Lucky: The Yale clan is beyond blessed by the matriarch of their household, Ariel

Ariel Yale is the love of Benjamin’s life and the one person he cannot imagine being without. She is the light of his world and the mother to their children, and she is the one person he can go to for anything.

Benjamin first met Ariel when he was stationed at Camp Pendleton, and they have not looked back since. It took a lot of convincing on Benjamin’s end, but once he finally got Ariel to go out with him, he did not ever want to let her go. She has so much to offer and he knows she is the one for him, and nine years later they are still going strong.

Speaking of strength, Ariel’s strength as a mother is unmatched. She and Benjamin have two children, and they both keep Ariel’s head on a swivel.

“She is wise beyond years,” Benjamin said. “Her problem-solving skills and her calm but stern nature make her a wonderful mother. But her love is second to none!”

All you have to do is take one good look at Ariel with the kids and you can tell there is nothing she would not do for them. They are her world and her everything, and Benjamin is more than okay taking a backseat to those relationships.

Speaking of which, Ariel has always been there for Benjamin just like she has always been there for the kids. She has supported Benjamin through life’s highest highs and lowest lows, and he is super grateful for how stupendous of a partner she is.

“I was in a bad way in a couple points in my life with major consequences,” Benjamin said. “When I was turning my life around, she forgave me and she helped me get through some trauma, and now I continue to get better every day because, if she has this kind of strength, I can too. And together we are stronger for each other.”

When you have a partner who provides stability, it makes all the difference in the world. That is why Benjamin knows how lucky he is. Ariel is his better half and his support beam in life, and he has always had her in his corner in life.

“When she never gave up on me through my tough times! She believed in me before I believed in myself,” Benjamin said when asked how he knew Ariel was the one.

He is also reminded of this each and every day through the sacrifices his wife makes as a mother. It cannot be overstated how she would do anything for her kids, especially considering their son has some extra needs.

“She had to change everything she knew about being a mother and adapt,” Benjamin said. “Getting blindsided by that diagnosis could rattle anyone’s cage, but not Ariel. She stood tall, maybe fearing on the inside, but outside stood tall and got right to work having to adapt to our child’s needs. Her will power with love and tenderness has been such a sight to see because not often do you see women like her anymore.”

Ariel has had to learn a lot of things on the fly, but that is not difficult for her. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, she was a caregiver, so she knows a thing or two about loving unconditionally.

Speaking of unconditional love, Benjamin hopes that is what his wife feels as she is reading through this story. She is very much appreciated and loved for all she does and all she has to offer.

In fact, part of Ariel’s amazing personality is just enjoying finding time to get away. She has a great sense of adventure, and Benjamin loves sharing a good time with her.

“We just like to spend time together,” Benjamin said. “We like to drive in the truck into the Rocky Mountains, taking in the sights and sounds while jamming out to our old school music. Or exploring mountain towns. Once both children get in school, then we will do more adventuring together.”

Benjamin is looking forward to some much-needed alone time with Ariel in the future, but for now he is focused on witnessing the most outstanding mother in action. She is irreplaceable and she is loved beyond belief, and Benjamin cannot wait for many more decades with the love of his life by his side.

“Ariel, nor the sun, the moon and the stars combined can brighten my day as much as you. Your elegant, genuine smile melts my very core. God sent you here for me and has tested the limits, but persevering through all the fire and smoke. I have never in my life loved someone as much as I love you! Thank you for everything you have done for the children and me. We are the luckiest people on earth!”