Saturday, October 4, 2008
Sixteen years ago today...
...we said, "I do."
It was a warm autumn day in a courtyard of a beautiful old mansion. I wore a vintage styled gown with beautiful beadwork. I was not yet twenty and had no idea what "for better or for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health..." even meant. The years to follow would be lessons in all.
Labor pains and four children-- one going back to the arms of Jesus. The loss of my father and grandparents as well as the near death of my mother and his dad. Moves, job changes, and going back to college. Financial hardships and gains. Sickness, tests, and fear of the results. A few extra pounds and a few gray hairs. Everyday life, laughter and love.
I don't know what we'll have to face together as time marches on, but I thank the Lord for my husband. We are far from perfect and definitely still learning, but I wouldn't want to be that young bride (well, maybe her size!) or trade what I know now.
I hope there is much yet to come. I look forward to growing older and rediscovering who we are. I'm glad we took those vows on that beautiful October day, but even more... I'm glad we meant them.
Comments
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Happy Anniversary.............wishing you many many more!
Blessings,
Jill
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 - What a nice post....
Posted by Anonymous
Happy Anniversary, Amy. I hope your day is super special. God's best to you and Cliff in the many years to come.
~ Angela
www.trustingdaily.blogspot.com
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by gabbie427
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God's Blessings,
Amy Jo
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Posted by SuperHorseSteader
What a wonderful blessing for you! It sounds like you have had a wonderful life together completely blessed by God!
HUGS! Have a great day!
love,
Miss Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by a1health
Happy Anniversary!!!!!
My husband and I were married in a historical mansion ourselves, though in Kentucky. How wonderful that you have made it all of these years. I pray y'all continue!
Blessings,
~Farrah
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 - Have a good day !!
Posted by patintenn
This month my husband and I will be married for 22 yrs.
It has been wonderful, hard, special, trying, loving......good. I would not change a thing.
Your post was very sweet. Thank you for sharing.
Pat
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Monday, October 6, 2008 - Congrats!!
Posted by wannabeone
Happy anniversary and many, MANY more!!
Ours is TODAY! 24 years. I'm glad the Lord doesn't tell us our futures...even though our marriage is a good one, we've had losses and gains, too...our 1st dd died of SIDS at 3 months and then 2 miscarriages between her and our next 2 dd's.
And I'M W/YOU...I SO wish I was the same size (6!) as I was when I got married! lol lol As a matter of fact, I have our wedding pic up on my Simple Woman's Daybook today. :-)
Blessings, Kim Wolf<><
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - you are so right...
Posted by Lynda
I was married sixteen years ago and we have seen so much and yes I have refound Jesus too. You so summed it up for me so eloquently .... may blessings keep raining on our marriages.
Lynda
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
So glad the Lord has continued to bless your love - God is good! - Love you - Charity
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