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Today my husband and I are celebrating our 17th Anniversary!!!

This poem was written by my mother-in-law and given to us as a wedding gift.

"Your Marriage Journey"

Love is the greatest gift to each other
Not fleeting, superficial gestures
    for the world to see.
But love that spells
       Commitment and friendship
       to accompany the two of you
       to exhilarating mountaintops
       and through shadowy valleys.
Always respect and never take for
       granted each other.
Fix your eyes on the Lord Jesus
          ans bask in His unending love.

                   With all our love,

                            Mom & Dad

After 17 years of marriage I can tell you this poem means more to us today than it did the day we were married!  She obviously knew what she was talking about!!!  Marriage is most certainly a journey.  Some days are easy and some days are hard.  I am so grateful that I have such a wonderful husband to share the journey with.  I remember hearing years ago that a successful marriage requires falling in love many times, but always with the same person.  That has been so true for me.  There are so many opportunities in marriage to either grow together, or to grow apart.  My husband and I have been through a lot together in the last 17 years.  We have made 2 major moves, transitioned from a two income couple to a one income family, experienced years of infertility, lost our 1st child, had 3 children (finally), buried 3 of our 4 parents.  This is not to mention the day to day stuff like bills, careers, travel, childraising...Through it all we have thankfully grown closer.  I cannot imagine my life without him!  And for that I am truly thankful!

This was taken 2 years ago on our 15th Anniversary. 
We renewed our wedding vows at a wedding chapel in Las Vegas.

"Two are better than one..." 
Ecclesiastes 4:9

          

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Posted by writmm

I love Vegas;)

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Posted by Leigh2

Happy Anniversary! Bobby and I celebrated 17 years this year, too! :o)

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Posted by preschoolmommy2

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
How exciting.

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I GOT IT! IT CAME IN THE MAIL YESTERDAY AND WE GOT IT.

your check is in the mail!

**it fits like a glove and he really liked it. He started trying to guess what it was, when he saw that it was from ********..I said, you'll never guess. It's a great birthday present for his little bald head! Thank you. Tell your son he did a great job. My husband was really impressed that he made it! thank you

Edited by jaminacema on Apr. 21, 2006 at 10:03 AM

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Posted by redmom

You even got me a little teary! :0)

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Posted by Disneylandguy

I just wanted to say thanks for putting me on your friends list, and let you know that I put you on mine.

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Posted by manyhats

I'm Jenni. I just read your post from blubber bloggers. You're certainly entitled to splurge! Congratulations on your anniversary too. (Our 15th was yesterday.)

I'm slowly working my way through the blubberbloggers friends list (checking out the ones who post first) and when I got to yours and read your fertility story I was blown away. I'm working on mine on my blog--some similarities, but everyone's story is written especially for them by the Master Creator!

Just wanted to say Hi and looking forward to getting to know you.
Jenni
www.homeschoolblogger.com/manyhats

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