7 Eleven

So many things have changed, grown, blossomed, and occurred over the course of the last 4 years.

We: (In no particular order)

• got married
• learned how to pray with and for each other
• have been pregnant 3 times
• graduated from undergrad (neither of us were on the 4 year plan)
• moved 3 times
• owned 5 different cars
• started (and almost completed) Physical Therapy School (Keith)
• changed churches (though we ADORE both)
• survived some SERIOUSLY trying times
• have grown tremendously in our Faith and Hope in the Lord
• have seen our love has change, mature, and deepen like we could never have imagined
• made some TONS of mistakes
• learned to work through disagreements and stubbornness
• faced death: Keith’s Grandma Shirley, my Aunt Sara, and my cat (Gus)
• learned about priorities
• survived a couple kitchen/grease fires
• learned to budget and balance finances (as a couple/family)
• became parents
• are blessed in every aspect of our lives and have honestly witnessed that God ALWAYS provides
• have lived a total of 3 years without television (3 years and counting)
• learned through several attempts, that NEITHER of us can build (or sustain) a fire (in the fire place)
• destroyed clothes, phones, sheets, haircuts, shoes, dishes, a dvd/vcr, glasses, some plants, a hair straightener, hair dryers, dinners, lamps, toys, a fan, a car, chairs, umbrellas, and so much more, BUT learned to repair chairs, glasses, clothes, shoes, toilets, door knobs, toys, lamps, an attic door, carpet stains, seat belts, etc.
• learned how to cut hair on adults and children 
• laughed with and at each other
• cried with each other
• overcame kidney stones, cysts, swine flu, regular flu, pre-eclampsia, colds, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, stomach bugs, snot, strep, poop, migraines, immunizations & reactions, pink eye, mastoiditis, eczema, slap cheek (5^th Disease), diaper rashes, thrush, reflux, colic, RSV, allergies, surgeries, and hospitalizations
• Made new friendships and rekindled some old ones

I knew that I loved Keith when I married him. I knew that God brought us together. What I DIDN'T know was what an incredible blessing he is in my life and how much more I would/could love him now! I couldn't have asked for a better husband, daddy, friend, or partner!