11 Years

I met my husband over 20 years ago, and on June 9, 2012, we celebrated our 11-year wedding anniversary. Our 11-year anniversary celebration wasn't exactly as adventurous as our exotic cruise last year.  This year's celebration was simple but very sweet.  Mom and Dad graciously took the kids for the night, so we could enjoy a peaceful, QUIET house.  A generous friend gave us a gift card to a fine restaurant downtown, so we had a very nice evening out on the town at no cost to us making the night even sweeter.

Thanks to the auto-timer feature on our camera and a makeshift tripod, we have a commemorative photo from that evening.

True Love

I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine  (Song of Songs 6:3a)

I always thought that those silly sparks a girl sees and those embarrassing goosebumps she feels when she first falls in love would fizzle after the wedding.  I thought wrong.  They get better with each passing year as shared love grows deeper and stronger.  I am so thankful for this man.

³ I thank my God every time I remember you. ⁴ In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy  (Philippians 1: 3-4)