Celebrating 19 Years Of Marriage
Today, I celebrate 19 years of marriage to the woman of my dreams.
19 years ago today after a round of golf and a breakfast brunch at Greensburg Eat N Park, I took a shower, put on my tuxedo, and headed over to Charter Oak United Methodist Church with my groomsmen. With in an hour of arriving, I was standing at the front of the church as I watched my bride-to-be walk down the aisle with her Dad.
We both had little idea what we were getting ourselves into. We were young, and we were probably a little dumb (or maybe that was just me).
19 years of marriage has been an adventure. We’ve gone through a few very painful experiences, but they have been significantly overshadowed by the blessings in our life – our two kids, our extended families, our friendships, our church family, and our pursuits at home and abroad.
When Pastor Kraft talked to us about being “stuck together” during our wedding sermon, he knew what he was talking about. Stuck together may sound a bit negative, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s part of staying with each other and growing together through good times and bad times.
Marriage is not always easy, but it is possible to have a marriage that goes the distance.
As I look back on the past 19 years of marriage, I smile. I smile at the memories created. And I smile at the prospect of adventure ahead. And I smile at TODAY which provides an opportunity to pause, to reflect, and to celebrate our union.