Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Knowing me

Knowing me. 13 years of life, crumpled together in glorious reality of day to day. Who I was, at 20 when a ring forever changed my now, I did not know. Somehow he saw and chose to believe in who I would become.

Bending on knee, asking for my heart, declaring his love for the first time, washing me in the Word. My prince, has 13 years slipped through our eyes together. You have seen the best and worst in me, no masks. Knowing me more intimately and profoundly than any other.

My knowing little of marriage and wife wisdom, you devoured crunchy rice and failed culinary masterpieces. Battling in prayer, you upheld me when I could no longer stand. Huts of distant lands, you took my hand. Holding me when fear stole my breath. Caring for the delicate blossom of me as it emerged on the vine.

Can it be, possible to love with intensity matched only by his. Wrapped in his arms, dreams intertwining with mine. I blush still to this day. His eyes alone can capture mine and hold me in a state of thankfulness mixed with anticipation of what lies ahead.

26 comments:

Intentional Living Homestead said...

Beautiful couple.

Blessings to all of you.

Theresa said...

That is beautiful. So nice to see happy couples :)

Unknown said...

Gorgeous photo to match the beauty of your words and love!

Hugs sweet friend!
Jill

Heidi @ Decor & More said...

Congratulations on your love story! Beautiful :)

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

Such a well written Love story!
kim

Sarah said...

beautiful...

Happy Anniversary!

Blessings,
Sarah

Leah Adams said...

Happy Anniversary! I pray that God blesses you with many more.

I imagine that he is so very blessed to have you as his wife.

Have a blessed day.

Leah

Leah Adams said...

Happy Anniversary! I pray that God blesses you with many more.

I imagine that he is so very blessed to have you as his wife.

Have a blessed day.

Leah

Sharon said...

Your words are beautiful and you both make a lovely couple! May you be blessed with many more years together.

Heart2Heart said...

Sarah,

This is truly such a love story beyond words! I love this and how much love you both continue to share with one another as each year goes by.

Happy blessed Anniversary and praying that God will keep you both growing in your marriage and strengthening you both in the years ahead.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Anonymous said...

such a beautiful heart felt post. xo

Beth in NC said...

Absolutely lovely. <3 God bless you and your family. May you continue to have many years of love and laughter.

He & Me + 3 said...

Gorgeous picture. It will be 13 years for us this month too.

Leslie said...

Happy Anniversary! 13 years... wow! What a day to celebrate. Congratulations and much love :)

Leslie said...

Happy Anniversary! 13 years... wow! What a day to celebrate. Congratulations and much love :)

Denise said...

Congrats, Happy Anniversary to a precious couple.

Alison said...

So sweet! Happy Anniversary!

Allied Moms said...

I love this post! Happy Anniversary! I was 19 when I got married, we are going on 6 years...so it was fun to read this post...you have a few years on me. =)

-Steph, Allied Moms and
www.sharingthepagesoflife.com

BARBIE said...

Truly beautiful. Happy Anniversary!

jenmom said...

Beautiful! May God's grace continue to guide your family as you minister to and bless others out of your great gift from Him!!

Difference2This1 said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog from Sarah's. What a beautiful family you have! It was a blessing to stop by. God bless, Jennifer

Heather said...

Happy anniversary!!! Let's hope for 13 plus more years!

Connie Arnold said...

How sweet and lovely! Blessings to you!

Karen said...

I trust you had a wonderful anniversary...loved your memory filled tribute...very beautiful!

Pet said...

Blessings to both of you!

Mary Singer Wick said...

What a beautiful tribute to enduring love, just as Jesus intended marriage to be. Congratulations!

Wishing you continued joy in your journey together!

Blessings, Mary