One Year Later...

    Relationships are a precious thing. When we are young we rely on our relationships with our parents to meet all of our needs. As we grow and become more independent we rely on our relationships with  friends to support us and hear all of our problems. When we are grown  there are a few of us that are blessed with a special kind of relationship with a one of a kind human being. In these relationships the two individuals share everything-home, food, bed, problems, joys, sickness, health, and life. These relationships are designed for a lifetime. They are beautiful gifts from God. This kind of relationship is called marriage.
    I have been incredibly blessed to a part of a beautiful marriage for one whole year! I have loved every minute of sharing my life with someone so special to me this past year. It was not an easy change at first, going from what I had called home all my life to an entirely different life. However, God knew what he was doing, and knew that I needed Steven at this time in my life. I needed him there to walk with me hand in hand as I walked out into the world.
    Along with my new relationship with Steven, I have opened up a new door in my relationship with God. As our lives change, our relationship with God changes as well. We see him in a new light. Our goal when we got married was to keep God at the center of our relationship. It takes three to make a marriage, and it is not always easy, but of course we aren't perfect and we continue to work at it.
    I could never fully understand what married couples meant when they would say, "We become more in love everyday." I understand even after a year that love grows as time passes. As we face everything that life throws at us, together, it brings us closer as a couple. It is a truly beautiful thing.

I love you Steven!