It's one thing when either the wife or the husband forgets the wedding anniversary, but what about when BOTH of them forget?....
Figure in the fact that Grammy (aka Carol) - bless her short memory these days - is the only one who remembered! In my usual discombobulation, I studied the family calendar as I listened to Grammy's "happy anniversary!" phone message. I thought to myself, "It can't be our anniversary - it isn't on our calendar." Everyone knows the old if-it's-not-written-on-the-calendar-it-isn't-happening rule.
But Grammy was correct.
July 22......our 13th wedding anniversary.
Oh, well. I'm certain we aren't the first couple to get halfway through a day before realizing there was something important to celebrate. And in our defense, we've got some big things on our plate these days (you'll have to stay tuned to see what!).
So, - we almost forgot our own anniversary, but we're happy to say, our 13th year was probably one of the best we've had so far. Still, marriage is not easy, and if you think it is, well, then you are not us. :)
We've had a mishmash of adventures from downright blissful to absolutely painful and difficult. But it's worth the ups and downs, and each part draws us closer as a couple. We've learned that good or bad, each experience can help prepare us for the future. And with God guiding our lives, we'll be able to handle the future with grace (His grace!). That's the only way we've made it this far.
Thinking back on the vows we said 13 years ago, we admit that we had no idea what it would mean to honor those vows. Only through the years, through the actual experience of marriage, are we beginning to understand what those vows really mean. We're sure we have more to learn, so guess we'll just settle back, buckle our seat belts, and enjoy the ride!
Thanking God for 13 years and more,
Jeff and Amanda
Figure in the fact that Grammy (aka Carol) - bless her short memory these days - is the only one who remembered! In my usual discombobulation, I studied the family calendar as I listened to Grammy's "happy anniversary!" phone message. I thought to myself, "It can't be our anniversary - it isn't on our calendar." Everyone knows the old if-it's-not-written-on-the-calendar-it-isn't-happening rule.
But Grammy was correct.
July 22......our 13th wedding anniversary.
Oh, well. I'm certain we aren't the first couple to get halfway through a day before realizing there was something important to celebrate. And in our defense, we've got some big things on our plate these days (you'll have to stay tuned to see what!).
So, - we almost forgot our own anniversary, but we're happy to say, our 13th year was probably one of the best we've had so far. Still, marriage is not easy, and if you think it is, well, then you are not us. :)
We've had a mishmash of adventures from downright blissful to absolutely painful and difficult. But it's worth the ups and downs, and each part draws us closer as a couple. We've learned that good or bad, each experience can help prepare us for the future. And with God guiding our lives, we'll be able to handle the future with grace (His grace!). That's the only way we've made it this far.
Thinking back on the vows we said 13 years ago, we admit that we had no idea what it would mean to honor those vows. Only through the years, through the actual experience of marriage, are we beginning to understand what those vows really mean. We're sure we have more to learn, so guess we'll just settle back, buckle our seat belts, and enjoy the ride!
Thanking God for 13 years and more,
Jeff and Amanda
1 comment:
For some reason, I don't have a problem remembering our anniversary. I also solved the remembering Dianne's birthday by making it a combination on a briefcase I used to have. Everyday, I would see the numbers.
However, I never remember by youngest daughter's birthday! The problem is that we went in the hospital early in the morning, after not going to bed the night before.
I even put the wrong date on the hospital baby picture paperwork.
Congrats on the 13 years.
Also, congrats on not "quitting" during those tough times. It seems that way too much, that's the easy out these days.
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