Every Day is An Anniversary

Last evening My Love and I took some time for ourselves to celebrate our wedding anniversary which was actually last Sunday. We went to one of our favorite restaurants in the area for a delightful meal of BBQ ribs and chicken, accompanied by a salad bar, baked or broasted potatoes and corn fritters. With a glass each of our chosen wine, it was a joyful celebration of our 13 years together.

At the same time, we came to the conclusion that it was not enough to celebrate just this once. After renewing our commitment to one another each day for the last 13 years, we decided that we must continue the festivities through 13 celebrations, however long that takes. After all, life is a gift, each day is a treasure, and so we want to experience it to the fullest with hearts open in gratitude.

God has blessed us abundantly during these past 13 years. At no time have we felt anything other than total immersion in God's love, even in the stressful or bleak moments. When we passed through the hurricane, we felt surrounded by God's constant care. As we moved back to Iowa, we found God's angels caring for us and going before us to prepare the way.

Now we rejoice in the love that God has given us for one another that grows with each passing day. As we enter into year 14, we do so with joy and anticipation of the coming wonders of God. Where we will be a year from now is known only in the mind of God. But we celebrate each day as it unfolds before us.