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2 Years!!

Happy Anniversary to my best friend! I wouldn't want to do this crazy life or an adoption with anyone else!!

Standing beneath that tree 2 years ago we promised to walk hand in hand together. Some days that is easier than others. Some days we're knocked to our knees before God...some days we rest together and other days we dream and run together! Marriage is such a unique blessing.

This has been a year of taking risks...I hate risk...Chris love risk. In the past year, Chris applied for NP school meaning 2 years of intense school, we started an adoption that we cannot afford, I chose to stand firm on convictions knowing it may cost me my job, we moved to a bigger/more expensive house without having a new job so we can have room for baby. Some days I freak out not knowing how everything will work out and Chris sweetly reminds me "God brought us this far, I'm confident He has a way to provide"  It's so comforting to have a husband who helps me to trust God instead of my plan. He's pushed me to Him every time I doubt. I'm so thankful for this risk taking, God trusting, walking hand in hand year! I can't wait, and am slightly terrified, for what year 3 will look like!

Each year we go back to the Arboretum where we were married. It's a sweet time to remember that wonderful day and dream about the next year!! I'm so thankful we live close to where we were married and that it's a public place that we can visit every year!!



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