Ten Years ago today

Ten years ago today I married my best friend. I can not believe it has been 10 years. I will never forget the way Terry ask me to marry him. He took me on a trip to Gulf Shores on New Years, and under a beautiful full moon, at my favorite place, on one knee, he ask me to be his wife (and might I add with a beautiful ring). I remember being excited, scared and in shock. I had no idea, and if you know me, you know how nosy I am, and how hard that had to be lol. This was a second marriage for both of us so we talked about what we wanted and did not want. We decided against a big wedding(been there done that), we would just come back to Gulf Shores and get married on the 4th of July. We did not want it to be a big deal just family. We told our friends and everyone wanted to be a part of our day. So, by the time it was all said and done over 30 people followed us to the beach. We were going to get married on the beach, but the more I thought about the weather that time of year I decided it was a bad idea, and boy was I right it was over 100 degrees that day. We got married at the Gulf Shores Wedding Chapel, and it was beautiful. My mom gave me away and Briana stood beside me. I wish I had a pic to put on here(only have real live pics), it was so simple and so pretty. Everyone that was important to us was there. After we were married we went to lunch, and then that night we had a party at the pool and watched the fireworks, it was magical.

Over the past 10 years there have been many ups and downs, but I can tell you one thing that has only grown stronger and that is my love for Terry. Through everything that has happened the one constant person in my life has always been Terry. He has always been faithful, hard working and my friend through all we have been through. So many couples give up when it gets hard, it has only made us stronger as a couple. And, I am so proud of that. The most important thing that has happened in this last ten years is that Terry gave his life to Christ and I rededicated my life to Christ. We did not start our marriage seeking God, but we are daily seeking Him, and want to have a marriage that brings glory to Him.

Terry, I know you will read this(you are one of my few readers lol) and I just want you to know how much I love you and I am so blessed to have you in my life. Thank you for loving me and our children. Thank you for always supporting me, and being my very best friend in the world. And, most of all thank you for showing Briana how a woman should be treated, and Alex how a man should treat his wife. Thank you for putting up with my crazy self. I can not wait to watch you grow old since I will not be doing that (ha!ha!). I can not wait to see what God is going to do in our lives, I am ready for the ride good or bad I am going on this ride with you. I love you, happy anniversary.