I went down into the basement recently to look for our wedding cake topper and became completely overcome with memories. I stumbled across a memory box and a folder full of old love letters. I sat there and blubbered like a baby. How can it be that we are here already? Wasn't it just yesterday that we were slow dancing in my mom and dad's living room to the blue muted glow of the stereo light. Just the two of us lost in love. How can it be that we have a family and a home and live in Virginia?? I mean when did that freaking happen?
Do you ever just step back and look at your life? Do you ever just go back down that lane and recall all the teeny tiny moments that got you to where you are? It's a trip let me tell you. One that I would gladly take again and again with this man by my side. He's my best friend, my lover, the one who has my back, our provider, the fixer, the emotional "feeler" that makes me go even deeper if that's possible, he's the rock and spiritual guide of our home, he's daddy and forever my honey.
He's who I was meant to be with, and I'm forever grateful that all those years ago God gave me a dream and He answered a bunch of silly requests on a piece of notebook paper. I'm forever grateful that He heard the prayers of a 16 year old girl and gave me the man of my future. Here's to praying that mercy and grace will rain down on us and we'll get at least 20 more! BTW the song that's playing was sung at our wedding...All I Ever Wanted. It's a beautiful love song to Jesus...our first love:)
**I'll announce the give-away winners hopefully on Friday:)
I've loved hearing from you girls!!
Have a blessed day.
700. twenty years with my best friend
701. the answered prayers of a teenage girl
702. provision when i don't see it
703. a week of games, fieldtrips and fun with the in-laws
704. you...for supporting me always! love you girls.
Happy anniversary, girl. This post made me teary eyed, in such a very good way.
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary, sweet friend! 20 years is a HUGE milestone. praise Jesus for His hand on your marriage - i am rejoicing with you. thank you for being an example to me, of what it means to be committed. i love you so much. also? i will always remember this date from now on because it's a day before my birthday. he he! : )
ReplyDelete20 IS huge! Happy anniversary! I love thinking back on the past and where we came from and where we are now. We've come so far...we were so young when we got married but he's the one!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. 20 is a big one. I'm glad you are looking back at the way your love has grown. Long marriages are a blessing. Yesterday was my 30th. I blogged about it, too. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 20 years to a beautiful couple! What a treasure your marriage is! I hope you celebrate this day in a fun way :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteHappy 20th Anniversary! Have a blessed day. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. Beautiful post.
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Happy 20th Anniversary! I hope you enjoy a great day together things from the past-a walk down memory lane. May you have many more years together & may God be with you in the many more years to come.
ReplyDeleteAlthough you don't look old enough to have been married for 20 years, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! One of my favorite things you've ever written was recently when, on your thankful list, you said something like "a man who doesn't mirror my moods/emotions." That spoke to me in an instant because I'm thankful for the same thing in my hubby. We're so blessed aren't we? :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Becky! What a special day! Hope you get to go on a hot date!!
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary you two! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a blessing to see how the Lord has been put first in your lives and how much of a difference that makes in a marriage.
20 years is HUGE...especially in this world we live in today.
may HE bless you with many many more wonderful years and a love that never fails!
blessings,
xo
Happy anniversary! Enjoy the day!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. Time does seem to go too fast. I have to remind myself how old I am and how many years we have been married. It can't be possible but it is. You are blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I have one of those as well. So many don't and I feel bad for them. Here is to 20 plus 20 and then some years ahead.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Becky! What beautiful blessings you are to each other. Love the prayer list, too...you were a wise 16 year old.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! 20 years is huge these days! May the Lord bless you with 20 more. I love your heart for your family and for our God!!
ReplyDeleteAhh, this made me
ReplyDeletemisty, especially since
I've met your husband
and I've heard the story
of "The List." Amazing
that you connected at
such a young age. I met
Eric at 19 and the great
thing about that is how
we fused and then formed
many of our values, together.
Congrats and forget 20,
here's to at least 40 more!!!
Love to you both on your
special day!
xo Suzanne
Wishing you a wonderfully happy and blessed anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGod truly does know best.
Awwwww! FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations!!! 20 years, that is soo exciting!!! I love the prayer list answered by God - He is amazing like that, isn't He?!?! Blessings to you both today and in the years ahead!! ♥
ReplyDeleteHappy sweet day becks!! Its good to have been married so young and love ou men as we do! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. It's so nice to see a couple who still feel that way after 20 years.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!!! =)
ReplyDeleteahhh nostalgia, glad you did some of that;)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AGAIN!!! What a sweet woman you are , sharing how you feel about your man with us, love this Becky. xo
~~Happy Anniversary~~
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary...
ReplyDeletewow. 20 years!
Fun! I had a list, too. ;)
Happy anniversary! 20 is big. Whenever I look back over our marriage (26 years) sometimes it seems like the early years were a whole other lifetime. My wish for you is many more happy years together!
ReplyDeleteI love how well your family loves.
ReplyDeleteI love that you had a "list".
I love how you've followed the Lord faithfully.
this is a huge accomplishment! rare and beautiful and honorable. you make a rather gorgeous couple to boot!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your faithfulness and sharing your love with us.
michele
You two are precious. love that photo of him leaning on your head. makes my heart flutter.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww what a beautiful story...your story.
Love this post...love that you are so in love.
Enjoy this day and forever with this "honey" God has given you.
You were made for each other!
Hugs!
In His love,
Deborah xoxo
This is all to serial! I just got back from my Mom and Dads, although mom has been gone since 2004. Dad decided that it was time to get his "stuff" in order…but we still left all her stuff just where she left it, he still has her jewelry laying on the dresser, god bless this man who loved my mom so deeply. I spent the day with him and we laughed and cried about all the memories… It was a great day, Dad was born in 1928 and does not act a day over 60! haha I want him with me for many years to come, he is the best dad on earth… Thanks for listing, Becky
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you and your sweetie! May you be blessed with many more wonderful years together!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the very happiest of anniversaries!! Today is also MY anniversary ~ 25 years :-) We're going away tomorrow without kids and I am so stinking excited!!
ReplyDeleteYou two are the cutest...Congrats on the big 2-0. That is amazing nowadays (no offense!)
ReplyDeleteLove your fam :) XOX
Happy 20th! Here's to many, many more. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Becky! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! You met your husband when you were 16? That is awesome. Happy Anniversary to you both. Yes, I do look back and I do get sentimental about my husband and i being together for 16 years. We will be married 15 years in October. I love him as much today as I did back then. Where did the time go? :)
ReplyDeleteMary
Happy Anniversary sweetie ~ 20 years ~ wow ~ that is quite an accomplishment! I love how you found your box of memories and took a walk down that lane ~ I do that every once in awhile ~ especially when I need a good cry ~ works every time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both! Twenty years - that is something to be very proud of. What a gift of love and commitment you are showing to your girls!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story twenty is such a great accomplishment, today we celebrate our 25th seems just like yesterday so heres to at least another 20!
ReplyDeleteYou are very inspiring- love your prayer list. I have always been a big pray-er too :)
ReplyDeleteLove hearing your love story! It's beautiful and it's all yours. Happy anniversary you two lovebirds.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary - here's to the next 20years and the next 20 of blogging.
ReplyDeletethat's so lovely, very touching and inspiring to have your prayers answered like that. Happy anniversary. Heather
ReplyDeleteLove it girl! Happy Anniversary!! I love your list....I didn't know the Lord back in those days so no list for me but my daughters have lists like that for their husbands. So awesome. Thanks for being such a shining example of a joy filled life centered on Jesus. He sure does shine through :)
ReplyDeletecongratulations a million times over!! such a milestone, when so few make it this far. xo
ReplyDeletethis is pretty much the sweetest thing ever! you are the most sentimental person i've ever known and i love that about you! i love your list and it's crazy how that matches him...crazy!! love you guys :)
ReplyDeletecongrats friend! I've been thinking some of the same things lately, my hubby and I celebrate our 23rd on Sunday...oh the places we've been!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Becky... What a blessing a great Godly husband is! Have a blessed life time remembering what it was that made you fall in love in the first place. May your circumstances always seem small compared to the love you feel for one another.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed~
Gretchen
Happy Anniversary!!!!
ReplyDelete20 years is a big deal! BIG deal.
Your marriage is, I'm sure, an inspiration to all who are blessed enough to walk beside you guys.
Praying for more than 20 more!!!!
Yours is a BEAUTIFUL love story!! Happy Anniversary...and wishing you 20 + 20 + 20+ wonderful more years together:)
ReplyDeleteBecky, Congratulations and Happy Happy 20th Anniversary to you and your honey!! You are really a special couple and it shines through your blog, heart, photos and words. What a blessing your lives together are to this world.
ReplyDelete♥Lee Ann
Congrats~that's exciting and a great achievement! I'm so glad to have found your blog through the Artful Blogging magazine, it's a treat. I look forward to reading the archives--thanks for your great work!
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