December 21, 1991

Fourteen years ago today I married my best friend. My heart spills forth with praise for all that God has done in our marriage over these years. There have been highs and lows, yet through it all, God has been faithfully refining and transforming us into His image.

Those early years of marriage were not necessarily blissful...there were lots of growing pains as I slowly learned what it means to respect my husband. There were issues of homesickness as we lived hundreds of miles away from family. There were those adjustments that needed to be made as we put aside our own selfish desires and learned what it means to give selflessly and sacrificially.

Yes, as in any marriage, there have been tough times which have stretched us, deepened our faith, and knitted our souls even more tightly together. And as I consider God's blessings over these past 14 years, I'm simply overwhelmed.

How I praise God for my incredible husband. He loves Jesus so much. He loves and protects me so beautifully. He's revealed his heart to me. And He leads me and our boys right on the heals of Jesus.

I'm exceedingly blessed to be his wife...