Today I am especially thankful. Ten years ago right now I was laying in my bed, surrounded by my best friends in the whole wide world, with my freshly written vows laying beside me on my pillow. I was just about to get up, get dressed, stop for coffee at Union Block Coffee with my sister (16 oz. non-fat white mocha) and get my hair pinned and sprayed and curled. In a hairstyle, mind you, that my soon-to-be-husband had suggested. I was excited and nervous and oh so ready for this day. I was trying to capture every moment in my mind so I’d never forget a single second of this day I’d planned for so many months. That day. That perfectly wonderful day. Ten years ago. I am so very thankful for that day.
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Today I am also thankful for the first year…when we had no idea what we were doing but were together.
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I’m thankful for the second year, when – much to our surprise – we found out we were going to be parents.
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I’m thankful for the third year, when we welcomed our son and found out our daughter was coming.
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I’m thankful for the fourth year, when we became a family of four.
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I’m thankful for the fifth year, which – compared to the last few years – seemed relatively uneventful.
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I’m thankful for the sixth year, which was full of toddler fun – and in which we spiritually grew and changed a lot.
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I’m thankful for the seventh year, which was the hardest and best of our marriage. I’m not sure I’d have made it through that year without him.
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I’m thankful for the eighth year, when we got to meet our surprise blessing.
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I’m thankful for our ninth year, when we settled in to our new home, as a complete family.
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I’m thankful for our tenth year. It just keeps getting better, stronger, safer and more blessed.
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Here’s to another ten. And another, and another, and another……..
I’m also thankful for:
111. The smell of Shiloh’s hair
112. The way Shiloh says, “my guys”
113. Indoor European picnics
114. Sugar covered cheeks
115. Early morning hugs
116. Sharing favorite comics
117. Children’s excited anticipation
118. We get to be together
119. Little hand, holding mine
120. Children’s questions I have no answer for
121. Nothing needs hurry
122. Curly hair in barettes
123. Books
124. Forts
125. The way Shiloh swings his arms and swivels his hips when he walks
126. The smell of dirt in the garden
127. Riding my bike to the store
128. Mornings that feel like summer
129. Goodbye kisses without hesitation from a boy who’s been refusing kisses
130. Connecting with characters in a book
131. Comforting my weeping child
132. My kids still need my hugs
133. Shiloh’s friendliness
134. Running
135. Ten years is just the beginning
“He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:23
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Happy Anniversary. <3
As I read this, I just happened to be listening to a song by Sara Groves and it fit so perfectly, I have to share the lyrics with you…
“Twice as Good” by Sara Groves
When I am down and need to cry till morning
I know just where I’m going
When I’m in need of sweet commiseration
To speak out loud
Raise a glass to friendship and to knowing
You don’t have to go alone
We’ll raise out hearts to share each others burdens
On this road
With every burden I have carried
With every joy it’s understood
Life with you is half as hard and twice as good
With my good news you’re dancing on the table
Babies born to celebration
The joy of life oh what a sweet communion shared with you
I know we’re growing older
Can you imagine what that will bring
It’s all a mystery to me know
But this one thing will be half as hard and twice as good
What a sweet way to journey back through the first 10 years of your marriage. : ) May you continue to journey through so many many more.
Loved this post Heidi – you and your husband seem perfectly suited for each other and your life in pictures was so great. Thanks for sharing and that song that Kate posted above is so you… I’m going to go listen to it now!
Love Sara Groves.
Isn’t it crazy how good 10 years feels? I am soaking it up, too. I love what you said, about it being better, stronger, safer, more blessed. I feel that every year…and this year I felt like WOW…has it really been a DECADE?? Crazy.
I love watching the change in your spirit this year…embracing where you are, soaking it up, being thankful. It looks SO good on you! Love you friend! Here’s to another decade!
ps…looks like we’re moving close to you in July! I see park play dates and runs in our future…Jack said today, “it’s been a long time since we played with Ellie and Payton”. Too long! Maybe a picnic dinner soon?
What a wonderful list. Happy anniversary. My husband and I will be celebrating ours next month. I can’t believe how fast time has flown. Love hugs and kisses from kids who normally doesn’t like giving them. Have a girl myself who refuses to give me any.
Have a wonderful week.
Such a joy filled and life-filled list of thanks. Found you through Ann V’s linkup and so glad I did! Blessings in your 11th year. So glad you two made it through the tough stuff of year 7. We’re in our 13th and 7 was tough for us too. Nice to meet you!
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