This time, 19 years ago, we were finishing up our rehearsal dinner. We were less than 24 hours away from becoming husband and wife. We were so young! I was 21 (just barely) and Mary was 19. That’s just 5 years older than Hannah. And that’s CRAZY! But we wouldn’t change that even if we could.
We had dated for several years and spent all of our free time together. There was no reason to wait and lots of reasons not to wait. We dated since high school and I was about to be a senior in college when we wed.
It’s been an amazing 19 years. Of course there are always rough moments. But they are FAR outweighed by the wonderful and amazing times. We’re best friends, lovers, partners in life, and parents to 8 kids. Wow!
Here’s just a few of the reasons why I’m still madly in love:
- she’s my best friend
- she’s beautiful
- she’s an amazing wife
- she’s generous
- she’s kind
- she’s the greatest mommy
- she’s a true picture of the Proverbs 31 woman
- she loves me unconditionally
- she’s a fantastic home maker – she makes our home a great place to be
- she’s hands-down, the only woman I could ever want
So happy anniversary to the sweet bride of my youth. It’s been an amazing journey so far…I can’t imagine what’s next!
Chris
Happy Anniversary! Looks like you stopped in the middle of a sentence:) Love you both!
Aawww! Thanks sweetie, it has been an amazing journey. So glad I get to share it with you!