13 Years

13 Years ago today I said "I do" to the Man of My Dreams!  13 years ago I stood before my family, friends and the people I hold dear and pledged to love in the best of times and the worst of times.  I promised to honor and cherish in sickness and health!

13 years ago, I didn't really know what life would hold.  I only dreamed of babies, not imagining there would be 3 handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who all 4 mirrored their handsome Daddy in so many ways.

13 years ago I had no idea there would be 5 moves in 3 states.  It was a distant thought that we would be loving on and serving God's people as their shepherd and guide.  

13 years ago I had no idea there would be surgeries, shingles, chicken pox, sickness, loss and pain.

13 years ago I had dreams and thoughts and plans on that bright June morning, but I had no idea really!

13 years ago I said "I do" and made a commitment to Love, Honor and Cherish!

This morning, I renew that Commitment!  I have no idea where the next 13 years will lead.  Graduations and parties and milestones and excitement (perhaps more babies - wow is that possible?  Our oldest would be 23).   I have no doubt that there will be tears and pain and sorrow intermingled in.

As we look back over the last 13 years and think of all the things our Amazing God has done.  I stand in Awe!  I am amazed that He would Bless me so abundantly!  I wouldn't even dream of spending those years with out the Man of My Dreams! 

Ronnie is what I called you back then.  You were the only Ronnie!  Now as we lead and direct and guide the next generation I am so Blessed to have you by my side.  So Honored to be in this Journey of Life with you!  So excited about where the Lord will lead us in the next 13 years - together!

Happy Anniversary Babe!  

I love you today more than I even dreamed I could 13 years ago!  Thank you for your love, your guidance, your care and for being YOU!