I have been thinking lately with our Anniversary coming up, what word would I use to describe our marriage? And this is the word I have come up: Beautiful. Why beautiful I asked myself? You look at a painting, or a wedding dress, or nature and there lies beauty. But beauty isn't effortless, or really even flawless. When you look at anything that is considered beautiful it has always come after toil, strife, or hard work.
Marriage is the same way. When we were first married 6 years ago, I honestly was cocky and thought I knew how to be a wife. But the truth is, I didn't. I had no clue how to make my husband happy. Everything that we have done to build the relationship we have now, is after 6 years of work. Learning how to be a husband and wife.
I have felt at times that God was really test our limits, because in the past 6 years we have gone through a lot of things. 6 years of praying and hoping and wishing for our family to get started. Losing countless jobs, struggling with money every day. Having to move in with family, wondering where our future was leading us. But honestly, even in our weakest moments, I can see beauty there. We have come out of our hardest moments stronger, happier, wiser, and most importantly, more in love.
So, I believe my marriage is beautiful. And I can't wait to see what it looks like when I look back on the last Anniversary we will celebrate on this earth, and see how much more beautiful its become.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Look back and Look Forward...
I have see people do this on their blogs, so thought I would start it too.
In January:
Nate
*In January you worked really hard to raise your stats at work. You are getting better at your job and feeling successful.
*You were an awesome husband and totally took care of me after my surgery. It really showed me how much you love me, and care for me. Some of the care wasn't the most fun, but you did it anyway!
*You got to take a whole 4 days off, and I know you enjoyed it for the most part. Especially since I slept for most of it, so you got to do whatever you wanted.
*You got your home teaching done! Wahoo!
*Your love of Lost has grown by leaps and bounds! I love sharing stuff like that together. (John Locke...good or evil??)
Tami
*This month you had your first ever surgery, first ever IV, first ever being put to sleep. It wasn't as bad as you thought it would be, and you feel like you could do it again, but only if you had to!
*You started your very first knitted baby afghan. After trying 3 times, you were finally on your way. Its turning out cute, but sure is a long process with a lot of time invested!
*You decided to get back into scrapbooking (thanks to your friend!) And are excited to get going on it.
Coming Up
*This month we have Valentine's day, and our 6th Year Anniversary! We love celebrating our Anniversary. Its one of our favorite days of the year!
*We also will be going to the Dr for post op and figuring out what to do from here. Probably a scrip for infertility drugs, and we are both hoping I don't go crazy from the side effects. I have already given Nate permission to tell me I'm acting clomid crazy if I am.
So there we have it. The life and times of us! :)
In January:
Nate
*In January you worked really hard to raise your stats at work. You are getting better at your job and feeling successful.
*You were an awesome husband and totally took care of me after my surgery. It really showed me how much you love me, and care for me. Some of the care wasn't the most fun, but you did it anyway!
*You got to take a whole 4 days off, and I know you enjoyed it for the most part. Especially since I slept for most of it, so you got to do whatever you wanted.
*You got your home teaching done! Wahoo!
*Your love of Lost has grown by leaps and bounds! I love sharing stuff like that together. (John Locke...good or evil??)
Tami
*This month you had your first ever surgery, first ever IV, first ever being put to sleep. It wasn't as bad as you thought it would be, and you feel like you could do it again, but only if you had to!
*You started your very first knitted baby afghan. After trying 3 times, you were finally on your way. Its turning out cute, but sure is a long process with a lot of time invested!
*You decided to get back into scrapbooking (thanks to your friend!) And are excited to get going on it.
Coming Up
*This month we have Valentine's day, and our 6th Year Anniversary! We love celebrating our Anniversary. Its one of our favorite days of the year!
*We also will be going to the Dr for post op and figuring out what to do from here. Probably a scrip for infertility drugs, and we are both hoping I don't go crazy from the side effects. I have already given Nate permission to tell me I'm acting clomid crazy if I am.
So there we have it. The life and times of us! :)
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