~ Happy Anniversary ~

21 years ago at this time I was preparing to walk down the aisle to marry my best friend. 21 years later, I am preparing him to go into the operating room for surgery on his knee. It's been two decades of this kind of wild romance. Haha!

Wow! Our anniversary! 21 years is a long time and I am very proud of that! The vows we took those many years ago echo loudly in my heart as if I were still standing at the altar. If I had it to all over again, I would jump at the chance! There have been ups and there have been downs but one thing that has always remained is the love we have for each other. We praise the Lord for every trial and victory and count it all joy that God allowed us these 21 years.

Today, we begin the next 21 years! Although starting it under general anesthesia, painkillers, and crutches aren't exactly the makings of a beautiful romance novel; it is part of our story, a story that I will cherish forever! I am certain that we will encounter challenges and difficulties and I know there will be times of rejoicing. Through it all we will continue to keep Christ as the center of our marriage and draw closer to him. We will fall deeper in love and lead by example to our children. We will hold firm to the covenant to which we made before God and give him glory. We praise him for his grace and for this most beautiful blessing of marriage!

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking a walk down memory lane with you this week. In a way I felt like we were chatting over a cup of coffee. Reminiscing through those precious years has awakened my soul and given me more respect and love for my wonderful husband. Thank you for joining me and sharing those memories with me!

“…but the greatest of these is love.”

1Corinthians 13:13b