Monday, July 25, 2011

To love and to cherish...

July 26, 2003

Eight years later celebrating our anniversary. Hard to believe it has been that long. Yeah...we made it past the 7 year itch....Does that mean we are safe??

I am thanking the Lord for all he has taught us and continues to teach us about sacrificial love. Love is an action, and a feeling second. Thank you Tim Keller for teaching me this concept both in my marriage and in my ability to love my children. I am a true believer in "suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." (Romans 5:3-5) Marriage is not easy, but nothing worth having is. Marriage is to make us holy, not happy. And true joy comes from being made holy and new in him. I am excited and scared to see God redeem us more and more every year. Happy 8 years Dee!


5 comments:

  1. Such a handsome and Jesus-filled couple you both are!! Such a beautiful dress!! Congratulations on 8 years!!! 8 represents 'New Beginnings'!!!!

    love Naomi

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  2. I out kicked my coverage. Love, Dee

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  3. Happy Anniversary to ya'll!!!

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  4. Happy Anniversary to one of our favorite couples! We love you guys and love "growing holy" along side of you in this crazy phase of our lives!!

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  5. What a great milestone! So happy to read about all that you have learned. God is faithful!

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Thank you for your encouraging words!