Five Years

Five years ago today I married the man of my dreams.

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Honestly, it feels like just yesterday I woke up and got ready to walk down the aisle. I received this from W that morning:

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He made me a music box and in it placed that note. My heart just melted. And it still does, each and every morning when he kisses me goodbye and tells me I'm beautiful. I know he believes it and says it as a truth. I am my beloved's and he is mine. 

These first five years have been so much more than I could imagine them to be. Not to say we are perfect because in fact we are far from that but I never imagined the beginning of our marriage would be filled with such fun. Yes, we have had our share of arguments but each one has been laced with a lesson. A valuable lesson that has helped us become a better spouse to each other. I am still learning what it means to respect my husband the way he needs it and to not read into his actions as much that cause me to feel unloved. I know above all else that he loves me, he loves me more than I can imagine. He loves me with the love only Christ provides.

I am daily grateful for the heart W has to serve the Lord. That he makes God the top priority in his life, in our marriage, and in our family. Nothing is sweeter than that in a marriage. Nothing is more beautiful to see than my husband reading the Word to our son or singing songs of praise to our Lord over our son. Melts my heart to see my man teaching our little man how to love the Lord with all your heart. 

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When we said our "I do's" Wade tried to say them for me...this picture is of us laughing at that. He was already finishing my words for me. Little did I know he would daily make me crack up belly laugh. And he often finishes my thoughts for me when I lack the words. 

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Wade is my rock. He is my best friend. He is always by my side through the beautiful and the ugly, and boy can I be ugly. I am so thankful God has given me this man as my forever love. He causes me to wake up and want to know the Lord more so that I can be the best version of myself for him. I praise God for him and his strength and his leadership over me. I admire you babe for all you do to make our life the best life! Thank you.