7 Years

June 12, 2004

Today, Cliff and I celebrate 7 years of marriage! In some ways, it feels like we've been together much longer. Sometimes it is hard to imagine life before knowing him. We met each other as juniors in high school and started dating at the end of our senior year. It is amazing how quickly time flies!

In other ways, it feels as though we've only just begun this journey of marriage. By God's grace, we hope to live a long life together. At community group yesterday, a good friend's mom and dad were there and they mentioned they'd just celebrated their 39th anniversary! It got me thinking about what it will be like to spend that many years loving one another and serving God together. It is exciting to think about.

I am overwhelmed today at the way we've both grown and changed by God's grace and work in our lives. I am immensely thankful for a husband who leads in repentance, pursues me, and desires to know me more than the day he married me. I do not question whether Cliff loves me, I know he does. What I'm thankful for is to know that Cliff loves Jesus more than he loves me.

Since Cliff is at church working all day on Sundays, we had our anniversary celebration on Friday night. We had a lovely meal at a local restaurant called Avalon, walked on Alki, grabbed Dairy Queen blizzards on the way home and watched True Grit. Tonight, on our actual anniversary, we're planning to pick up Thai take-out from our favorite Thai restaurant on the planet and watch our wedding video. It should be a good time!

Love to all of our friends and family who have spoken into our relationship, prayed for us, challenged us, and continue to walk this road with us.