Happy Anniversary!

Today, TJ and I are celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe we have been together for that long! The Lord has been gracious to us, and apart from Him, I do not think TJ and I would have lasted as long as we have.

As you may know, I met TJ when I was 19 and we married when I was 20. Some say I was too young, but I disagreed then and I disagree now. I don’t think you can put an age on marriage. Sure, when my children are old enough to marry, I would PREFER them to wait until after college and they are more established, but no one can say that 22 or 25 or even 30 is the “right” age to marry. I believe it is based on the individual and where s/he is at in her/his walk with the Lord.

We have a fun day planned. We are headed to Carowinds for some much-needed adult-time on the rides and in the waterpark. After, we have dinner plans at The Cheesecake Factory. I’ve never been there but I’m looking forward to it! Plus, we leave for our cruise in only 4 weeks- 29 days to be exact! I am so excited! Our beach trip really pumped me up for our cruise to Bermuda. 7 glorious days in warm, tropical weather! I can’t wait!

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13

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