I met my husband in high school and we dated for 6 years before we got married. We attended the same college and got married before his 5th year college was done. It was a tough start. We have come a long way in the last 13 years. We have had to rely on the Lord and trust in Him through lots of ups and downs. My husband is the least selfish person I know. He puts the Lord first and then me and our girls (we have 4 of them).
Three years ago I thought I was having the worst valentines day ever. I remember being about 35 weeks pregnant and mad that He didn’t plan anything for us…As the day wore on, I grew concerned for the little baby inside me as she had stopped moving as much and that was abnormal. About 4pm I decided that we should go in to get things checked….and shockingly we found out I was in labor. Our little Valentines day baby arrived on the 15th at 12:09am…9 minutes after Valentines day ended…but I still think being in labor on Valentines day makes Valentines day even more special for me as we brought our final child into this world and celebrated together as a couple on how marvelous God is.
There are a few couples recently that I look up to. Ryan has both sets of grandparents in their 80’s. Their example of making a marriage last and flourish through the bad and good has touched me. Bumble Bee’s (the kids call them this) have outlasted cancer and heart problems; still their love for the Lord and each other shines through. Grandma on the other side is battling with Alzheimers and Grandpa’s unconditional love and commitment of “in sickness and health” is an example that is like none other. Sure, they have tough days, but relying on the Lord and His strength has proven over and over again.
My husband is a man that I would like any of my girls to marry. He is committed to our family, loves the Lord, works hard every day to provide for us and treats me like his queen. I love being married to my best friend. Not a day goes by that I don’t thank the Lord for who he provided for me. God is good..jpg)