Saturday, August 23, 2008

Six Years Ago I Was . . . . .

Ever play that game?

Six years ago I was . . .

27 years old
living at home with my parents
working at Phi Mu
thin(ner) & blonde(r)
packing up to move to South Carolina
and about to marry the most wonderful man, that God arranged for me do life with.

Six years ago, August 24th, 2002 was my wedding day!

And I will never be the same.

And for anyone who has ever been in love

and married that love,

fully knows that visions of your wedding can get fuzzy on a rainy, random Tuesday when your laundry is piled, your bills are due, leftovers are cold, the meeting ran late, the baby is fussy, and you just don't feel . . . like the pretty girl in the wedding gown.

But these are the beautiful, real days of marriage. When he comes home and kisses you anyway, and looks at you like you are the beautiful girl in the wedding gown. As he rubs your hair while he watches the news, and is still there in the morning when the night is over. And you know that it's forever . . . all of it!

and it's yours . . . all of it! I love you Michael. . . always

Ephesians 3:20
"Glory be to God! Who by His mighty power at work within us,
is able to accomplish more than I can dare to dream or ever imagine."

Watch the blur of blessings . . . .












Six years ago,
I never could have imagined . . .
Thank You God, for my Beautiful life!
Thank you Michael for being my favorite everything!

9 comments:

Cstargel said...

Love him and Love you!!!! So thankful for him and all he's brought to your life! WE are blessed!

Ramsey Days said...

Beautiful pictures!! We were at your wedding, and it was gorgeous....the pic of your kids is adorable..if you dont have that one printed and framed in your house already, I am going to hang it in MY house! It is tooo cute.

I think I was very pregnant at your wedding - I rem. being really hungry at the reception and sneaking food b/c I was feeling lightheaded!!

Happy Anniversary :)

Shanda said...

Happy Anniversary!! So happy for you all.

Hawkins Family said...

Congratulations! God has blessed you all tremendously with two beautiful children! Allen and I are so happy for you and Michael. Wow, can you believe it was 5 years ago we all started in the newly weds class together. How time flies. I am so glad that the Father has continued to allow our lives to intersect. You are a beautiful woman! Love you!

Kristy said...

Congratulations! I thought you guys were married around the same time as we were (June 2002)! 6 six years has flown by and you're right, GOD IS SO GOOD! My life, as well, is way beyond anything that I could have ever imagined! I am truly blessed!!

You wedding pictures are beautiful! I hope you guys have a great celebration today!! :)

Me on Metatrophin said...

Your photos made me cry! I love your red kissing balls-- so unique, but SO YOU! We've come a long way, baby-- and I am happy for your life and your love!

Heather said...

Happy Anniversary sweet friend! What a beautiful wedding it was indeed. I'm so fortunate to have been able to witness such a pure love.

We missed you at Bday club, but I hope you had the best time with your love.

xo
HH

MindyMac said...

Kristen, you look like a princess! And your sweet husband and kids still think you are, even without the gown! Happy, happy anniversary! We missed you last night!

Trent & Mary Katherine Cloer said...

Hey girl,

This is so well written and such special pictures. Aren't we thankful God has given us wonderful husbands! I would love to see you- I am sorry for not being in touch- the beginning of the school year is so hard for me- Take care-