32 Years of Marriage

Wow!!!!  Where has the time gone?  March 9, 1985 these 2 young people who thought they were so mature for their age and yet really had no idea what it truly meant to be committed to each other, embarked on a journey together.

Steve and I are polar opposites. He works outside every day - I work inside every day. I like going on walks - He doesn't. I like riding bike - He doesn't. He is a classic Introvert - I am the Extrovert.  I am a Dreamer - He is a Realist. He is tall - I am short. He has blue eyes - I have brown. He has blonde (well gray now) hair - I have dark brown (with some gray and now mostly blue) hair.  He is self disciplined - I am a loose cannon.  He is a man of few words and I on the other hand....well....hence the need for a blog.

32 years ago today - I married the love of my life. never really gave it much thought as to what our lives would look like this far along. We've had our share of ups and downs and really bad days and we've had many many really super duper days. We've had misunderstandings, disappointments, loss, grief, lots of laughter and lots of grace, we've traveled the world, been missionaries. We have so many fun memories. We made a promise to each other that day so long ago to love each other for better or worse.  Commitment these days means many different things but to me it means that someone loves me enough to do everything he can to work it out with me. I am confident that he will never walk away from me - even though i am not the easiest person to be married to day in and day out. God gave me someone who can put me in my place when needed. He gave me someone who loves me unconditionally even through all the dysfunctions i've had in my life. We've raised 3 beautiful girls. so very very happy to have experienced this life with this man i call my husband. here's to however many more years that we have together - one thing i am certain of.....it will never be boring.

I have told many people that I can't believe the kind of life God has granted me. I am truly blessed.
Anyway - all that to say......We went beyond our "falling in love" to fully understanding what it means to stay in love and to stay committed even when the romantic feelings weren't always there.

Happy Anniversary to us and 32 years later - this is our legacy.....

3 son in laws, 1 grandson and another new arrival happening any day now and still the 3 beautiful daughters that came with our loving commitment to each other.