5 years

A week ago today was our 5 year anniversary. It was a typical Thursday for us, unfortunately and we didn't have time to celebrate. Although Marc brought home some McD's fries & a flurry because that was the ONLY thing that sounded remotely good to me. :) Oh and he threw in a pair of diamond earrings as well. WHAT?!?! I don't know how he pulled that one off, but whew, I was blown away. They are simple and elegant and beautiful. Just the thing to make a bloated & swollen 36+ week pregnant woman feel beautiful again.

Sunday, however, we were able to go out and celebrate. Kerri came over to watch Isaac and we headed to Roses for dinner. We sat out on the patio, enjoying the fresh air and lovely view. We spent our time eating and talking and just enjoying real time together. We walked over to the park next door and spread out a blanket and I gave him the wedding scrapbook I've been working on for the last month. It's not done yet, but it's a start to honor the memories from that beautiful day. We've done nothing with our photos and I thought after 5 years it was time! We'll see how long it takes me to finish it!

As part of our wedding scrapbook, I included the typed up message that our pastor gave during our ceremony. We have kind of made a tradition of each anniversary reading through the Scripture and message and reflecting on the mystery of marriage and the mystery of Christ and the church. It is always such a blessing and challenge to remember that our marriage is bigger than just us - it is a living, breathing witness of Christs relationship to his church. We also read our vows to each other again. Doesn't it sound romantic? It was...despite the millions of bugs swarming around us and the high school/college kids who decided to stop right by us as we were reading & be loud and annoying. :)

We reflected on the past five years and talked about what we thought our lives would look like compared to what they do look like. MUCH different than either of us had planned. God sure does like to exhibit his sovereignty in our marriage and I am so glad of that. It certainly has not been an easy or smooth road following where we feel God is leading, but I wouldn't have it any other way, or with any other man.

I love you, Marc. Happy 5 year anniversary!