16 years ago today
Grandma Nelson prayed for no snow or storms for our winter wedding and I
imagine she prayed for more than that, too. On that day in 1997, a high
temperature record of 68 degrees was set in Blacksburg, and still remains
today.
At 21 years old we
didn't know much about marriage, we didn't know it wasn't all about being happy
and in love. We didn't know it would be hard. We didn't know
part of the whole thing was to rub against one another's rough spots
in order to smooth them out. We did know that giving up was never an
option.
We've had adventures
all over the world together--and surely our most daring adventure has been our
children--I believe all of Grandma's prayers were answered that day.
Thank you for 16
faithful, funny, difficult, never-boring, beautiful, redemptive years. Thank
you for never giving up. I love you and thank you for patiently and
lovingly sanding down all my rough spots (still a few more to go...)
Happy Anniversary! We
didn't forget this time!! ~ Joi
Happy Anniversary you two! I love you and am thankful I have gotten to be part of your story at times. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Nawapenda na pongezi
ReplyDeleteIt was such a beautiful day. Congratulations on 16 years well-done!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Beautiful post, Joi.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!! Yes, beautifully said. We love you both so much!
ReplyDeleteHey there again. This was beautiful. Congrats on 16 years. That's awesome. Sweet teammates.
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