It's so hard to believe it's been 6 years now! July 25th, 2008 was a beautiful day for a beach wedding. We never knew the journey we were embarking on that day.
We have faced more than our share of trials. We have faced family pressure, job loss, depression, an aspergers diagnosis in my son, a lawsuit, a long nursing board investigation, and great financial loss.
But what you would never know, is that we wouldn't change any of it. The wisdom we have gained and the faith in God that has been strengthened has all been worth it. It has strengthened our bond so tightly that we walk in rhythm. When one of us is having a rough day, the other picks up and carries the other.
We have learned that no material item, no car, no house, no amt of money in the bank can ever compare to the love of your family! At the end of the day it is just "stuff". No one ever buys a house thinking they will end up in forclosure or signs for a car, thinking it will later be repossessed. BUT it happens!!! Bad things happen in this life, and sometimes they happen to good people. It doesn't make us bums who wouldn't pay their bills, it doesn't define us as someone who
Must not be "living right".
It's just a season.... Some seasons last for months, some for a year, some for many years.
But seasons can teach us so much about Gods unending love and grace. It teaches that when you have joy and peace, and the kind of joy and peace that ONLY comes from him, these seasons won't break you. And honestly, if you allow him to work in you, it will strengthen you!
God is gracious, even in those tough times. Our family has been blessed by the generosity of friends and family during these tough times. We have been blessed with financial gifts, groceries, extra curricular activities for our kids, etc. He has never left us "hanging", because we trust in his provision and his promises.
We still continue to go through difficult financial times and we think that is more Satan. The more you trust in God in difficult times, sometimes the more you are attacked. But we will never stop trusting!
Our prayer is that we will be able to help and serve others the way that has been extended to us. We may never have financial resources to help in the ways we wish, but hopefully we can show Gods love in other ways.
It's amazing what marriage can teach you, it teaches you so much about grace, joy, love, and forgiveness. I am so so blessed to have one of the best! My husband is my rock. He is the husband I always dreamed of and the father I hoped my children would have! He keeps me laughing even on the tough days and keeps things in perspective for me. He reminds me to accept the things we can't change and to move on... I love him for that!
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband Josh! It seems like longer than 6 years, but only because of how much we have grown...together! I never thought I could love him more than I did that day, but I have come to realize that I fall in love with him all over again every day! I am blessed not only to call him my husband, but my best friend! We are so blessed even in the mess!!!