Our Beginnings....

It was 14 years ago today that I was this 20 year old child bride. I can almost hear myself giggling down the isle! I went into this journey with much hope, many expectations, my dreams pinned to this man, and thinking I had it all figured out. Boy, was I naive! I had little idea of all the challenges and growth this choice would bring to me. Within 6months of marriage, we found ourselves in the hospital with my aunt, his nurse, looking me in the face and telling me that Mike might not walk again, to the ups and downs of travel for his job, to the sorrow and joy of baring children, and the never ending adventure of the dance...
I have been asked many of times, "How did you know he was the one?". My answer was, "He felt like home,". I now have a better understanding to my answer. Home is where your heart is. It is the place you know you can be yourself, knowing and accepting the fact that neither of you are perfect, and continuing to learn from one another every day. I am truly bless to say that he is my best friend, my partner, my lover, and everything in between!
Over the past 2-3 years God has begun showing me a little about myself and my relationship to Him through my marriage. I've had to learn how to rely on God more for understanding and finding my fulfillment. Mike is a wonderful husband, but I've had to come to grips with he can't be my all. As much as I love the Jerry McGuire line, "You complete me." it can't be my full marital reality. God is the only one who can do this! But, I sure am glad that He partnered me, with a man, I think does.
As we continue our dance, I know we will step on each others toes, argue about the speed or style, and even  get tired of just dancing at times, but I trust and pray that through it all our hands will never let go.

To those of you who are reading this and have been with us, prayed for us, and have listened to us through our journey, I thank you.
To my husband, I Love You very much! Thank you for the many years and the many adventures! Looking forward to so many more.