Yesterday I celebrated eight years of marriage with my Handsome. In that time, life has changed drastically, but I think the biggest change has been in me:
- I’ve learned to that commitment takes more than hard work; it takes trust, perseverance and a willingness to grow.
- I’ve learned that marriage and motherhood is a journey that isn’t always paved with smooth ground; sometimes, things get rough (really rough) and getting through those challenges together is way better than doing it alone.
- I’ve learned how to love and be loved…and that’s the greatest gift marriage brings.
Ultimately, I’ve learned what I’ve always known (intellectually), but never experienced (heart-wise) until I married Handsome:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV)
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Congratulations!!!! I remember when you first got married….seemed like yesterday!
This is a great reminder of what true love and marriage are all about. My hubby and I have been married for a little more than 5 years, but I’ve known him since I was 13. Last night, we stayed up the whole night talking
Happy anniversary to you.
“It keeps no record of wrong” I wish that applied to my relationship. We’re working on it.
Congratulations, and here’s to 8 more years and many more!
Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations. Enjoy.
Congratulations! I am sure you will enjoy many many more years of happiness!
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