God has graciously given us the gift of love. We often use the word love so loosely...like I love McDonald's Cokes, cookies, summertime, friends, etc... But, love should not be used so casually when speaking about the people in our lives He has blessed us with. Since 1997, I knew I loved Cade. There was just something about this guy that fulfilled all I was looking for in a husband...and if we're being honest, he didn't and couldn't match up to everything, but all of who he was, was enough for me! And 10 years ago today we were married!! There is nothing better than marrying someone who grew to be your best friend...and continues to be that same best friend to this very day.
I could fill pages about our relationship and the strength is has gained over these past 10 years. We've had trials like any other couple. We've made life-changing decisions, career decisions, family decisions, etc...together. We laugh often and still tell each other jokes. We confide in one another and become vulnerable when it comes to sharing our own insecurities. We watch our kids and then look at each other in smile...I think both knowing "we created these beautiful people" (well, they're beautiful in those moments...the other times we look at each other I think we're thinking "why did we create these people?" ...just kidding!)
A lot of other couples do these things and have these feelings too, but through all of it, what makes it most satisfying is that we have found faith, hope, and joy because we have Jesus as our foundation. We've celebrated and struggled but always knew He was there with us. Without this faith in Christ we could have traveled through dark, scary alleys instead of just falling in a small pothole. Marriage is wonderful, but it's not easy and something to be worked on and through everyday.
I love Cade more and more each day. It's a gift to know him, a gift to be with him, and an even greater gift to know I get to spend the rest of my life with him! Love you babe!
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