I am so thankful for the man Matt has become. He has become such a strong follower and believer in Christ. He pushes me to be a better person and Christian. His passion for helping others is unreal! The heart he has for animals makes me smile even thinking about it. He never says anything negative to me or about me. He is not perfect, but he is perfect for me.
We have been together for 5 years and it is crazy to think of all the stuff we have gone through together, deaths, disappointments, stress from school, defeats, heart ache, depression, anger, hatred, and so much more. Thinking about the negative things we have gone through also makes me think of the positive stuff we have gone through. Graduation from school, more laughter than could ever be counted, worship, accomplishments, new jobs, finding our true passions, music video filmed, CD recorded, lots of parties, lots of concerts, trips, lots of plays, and so much more.
When you have been together for 5 years it is easy to forget what brought you together in the first place, but I will never forget. The Lord wanted us to further His Kingdom together so he placed two very important things in our lives so that we could meet and fall in love.
1. Acting
2. Music
We met in an acting class in college and instantly became friends. His since of humor and hair is what I first noticed when I saw him the first time. He was super friendly to everyone and I knew we would be friends soon enough. At that moment of course I had no idea we would get married 4 years later. So acting is why we met and became friends, but music is why we went out on that first date.
It was club day at school and we were in charge of the Drama club table. Just the two of us for two hours...what were they expecting to happen? We instantly found out we had the same taste in music and it had been a HUGE part of our lives and who we were. A month later we went on our first date, and a week later we started dating.
When we first met I was very very mildly warm in the faith and Matt was not! He taught me how to me myself AND a Christian, which was something I really struggled with. I had a really rough childhood and did not fit in with the Christians I knew. But he taught me it doesn't matter what has happened to you or what you have done. I am so thankful that he never gave up on me!
I think the Lord everyday for the husband he has blessed me. I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for us this year!!
Happy Anniversary to my one true love!
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| 2007, one of our very first pictures as a "couple" |
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| I would guess 2009 |
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| 2009 at Agape |
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| 2010-Mission Trip |
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| 2011 |
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| 2011-in a play |
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| Wedding-2012 |
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| Honeymoon-2012 |
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| Honeymoon-2012 |
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| Trip to Branson-2012 |
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| Branson-2012 |
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| Last week, headed to a Beholder show |
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| Last night, eating our wedding cake! |
Hi there, somehow I landed on your blog. I even forgot what I was searching for now, but thought the two of you make such a cute couple, I had to pause to send you a message. (smile) Do you mind if I share a word or two of advice? (this is coming from a 53 yo grandmother) Talk about time FLYING!!! It seems like yesterday I was your age, not to mention my grown children with kids of their own -hehe- Honey, the years do go by so very quickly. Always remember to love him with all his faults, forgive...forgive...forgive, stay grounded and genuine to be your beautiful self -you little cutie putiti- (haha not sure how to spell that) and always remember not to take ANYTHING for granted.... because it's the little things in life that take your breath away. As you take his hand in yours and journey together down the path called marriage, I wish you both love and longevity! Good Luck honey.
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