we made it! one year of marriage - often said to be the hardest year - down, and forever to go!
one neat wedding present we were given was a wedding anniversary book. something, admittedly, at first I thought was slightly cheesy. but alas, the nerd in me came out and I actually had a great time filling the book out with Warren. It let me - rather, us - reflect on our first year...and here were some of our thoughts:
1. we grew - A LOT...and not in inches or pounds (well, I grew a little in the pound area - gimme a break ;) !) we learned so much about each other. we fought (I know, hard to believe!), we cried, we celebrated, we laughed, we loved, we worked (hard!), we studied...we made it!
2. we really got to know little things about each other - and what drives the other crazy!
3. we learned that not by our own strength can we accomplish anything - especially building a strong foundation for marriage...the Lord is our cornerstone.
whew! hard part over...right? nope. there was one section left. the section that took the most time, and asked the hardest question - it asked us to list our goals for the next year. what a thought provoking question! (wasn't this supposed to be an easy/fun task??) as I sat anxiously waiting to write down fabulous goals, we both realized - life is great. it is hard. we had our ups and downs, and as long as we are focused on the Lord and serving each other - we were going to have a great second year. although it seems like it took us a whole year to realize that, we are clinging to the hope that the Lord is refining us - individually, and together.
to celebrate (on a limited budget, mind you) we went to Biloxi, MS to the Beau Rivage resort. it was fun! we both love hotels, so it was a special treat for us. we sunbathed, explored, and went to a Better Than Ezra concert! what a nice, relaxing and much needed (short) vacay! then, back in the BR, we went to a nice, fancy dinner (steaks, yumm!!)
God is good, my friends! and we have a first year of marriage to prove it. can't wait to see what else he has in store!
love love
jkb
one neat wedding present we were given was a wedding anniversary book. something, admittedly, at first I thought was slightly cheesy. but alas, the nerd in me came out and I actually had a great time filling the book out with Warren. It let me - rather, us - reflect on our first year...and here were some of our thoughts:
1. we grew - A LOT...and not in inches or pounds (well, I grew a little in the pound area - gimme a break ;) !) we learned so much about each other. we fought (I know, hard to believe!), we cried, we celebrated, we laughed, we loved, we worked (hard!), we studied...we made it!
2. we really got to know little things about each other - and what drives the other crazy!
3. we learned that not by our own strength can we accomplish anything - especially building a strong foundation for marriage...the Lord is our cornerstone.
whew! hard part over...right? nope. there was one section left. the section that took the most time, and asked the hardest question - it asked us to list our goals for the next year. what a thought provoking question! (wasn't this supposed to be an easy/fun task??) as I sat anxiously waiting to write down fabulous goals, we both realized - life is great. it is hard. we had our ups and downs, and as long as we are focused on the Lord and serving each other - we were going to have a great second year. although it seems like it took us a whole year to realize that, we are clinging to the hope that the Lord is refining us - individually, and together.
to celebrate (on a limited budget, mind you) we went to Biloxi, MS to the Beau Rivage resort. it was fun! we both love hotels, so it was a special treat for us. we sunbathed, explored, and went to a Better Than Ezra concert! what a nice, relaxing and much needed (short) vacay! then, back in the BR, we went to a nice, fancy dinner (steaks, yumm!!)
God is good, my friends! and we have a first year of marriage to prove it. can't wait to see what else he has in store!love love
jkb
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