JabberJuls

Can’t believe it!! This year Russ and I celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Looking back on everything we’ve been through, I can tell you married life is surely a roller coaster of experiences. Each day can hold a bit of mystery, drama, romance, action, comedy and unfortunately even some horror. It’s the suspenseful times of life, the waiting and trusting the Lord times that are the most challenging. I remember my father reminding me how life just passes by so quickly that one day you’ll wake up, look in the mirror, and realize 10-years have gone by or 20-years, etc. and you’ll wonder where did it go. It’s so true!! Enjoy each day to the fullest!! Thank the Lord for each experience he helps you through.

So, as Russ and I start a new stage of our life together, I’m praying the Lord brings us closer to him, helps us to really show each other how much we mean to one another, and continue to build a lasting relationship together. We know each other nearly inside out, all the quirks, the triggers, the beauty, ugliness, and unique gifts we both offer the world–and to my amazement–we still Love each other in a way that is inseparable. We can almost complete each others sentences. We freakishly know what each other is thinking or contemplating to think. Laughter is a great strength. Together we can actually be quite amazing. We are quite opposites, yet we blend and are the same in specific areas that keep us bonded together like super glue. What I lack, Russ has great strength and visa-versa the Areas that Russ lacks in, I have great strength in. The Lord allows us to mesh and compliment each other. It really is wonderful as long as we Love & Respect each other through all that life throws our way. I’ve found that the only way to move forward with a problem is to talk it out until each person has said their piece and a resolution is determined. Lots of prayer, forgiveness, and turning issues that seem so crucial (that may really be trivial) all over to the Lord, is the main survival mechanism for our marriage. We are both blessed to have each other. Remembering that daily also keeps you on your toes.

I admire you deeply Russ and respect your ability to work hard for a living. I know you love me and I still enjoy our loving times we share.