9 years ago I nervously stood and waiting for my bride to come down the aisle. It was the culmination of close to 4 years of emails, phone calls, voice mails and video conferences. It was the apex of nervous firsts, arrogant seconds,and relaxed thirds. It was the punch line to jokes that only we got. It was the climax of something that we could only dream of.
When God said that, "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord", he was talking about the woman pictured above. When Solomon wrote, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies..." he wasn't exaggerating.
I didn't really understand life until that day. I didn't really understand God until that day. Love was an abstract concept until that moment.
I knew I could make it because you have been there cheering me on. I have been humbled because of your forgiveness. I have been stopped because of your submission.
Our children are better because of you. Our family is what it is today because of what you contribute. My prayer for you this year is that you would continue to be used by God as a wife, a mother, and a teacher. My prayer for us this year is that we would continue to experience God's refining fire as we grow in oneness. I know that the last year has been challenging for us but we are committed to what God is doing in our marriage.
I look forward to at least 75 more years together.
Happy Anniversary
Your Husband
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