It's our anniversary today... we've had a great day as a family. I even pulled out the wedding photos to show the kiddos. I'm thankful for a wonderful husband who loves the Lord, loves me and loves the kiddos... I've really grown the last 13 years (although still have some growing to do). As I looked at the photos of myself today I see a young woman dressed in white full of hopes and dreams. I truly have joy 13 years later... it's funny how you can have some expectations of living abroad or in another state... yet I find myself in the exact area where I grew up. That's not such a bad thing... just not what I "expected" 13 years ago. But the Lord has us exactly where He wants us for now. Growing in Him is what matters most. The longer I'm married and the longer I parent the more I see my need for the Lord. And so we press on toward the goal...
