Post 7

It seems as if in the blink of an eye a year has passed. People say the first year of marriage is the hardest, and I do hope that is true. So much has happened in our first year of marriage. Some of it we had no control over, and some of it we jumped into ourselves. While a lot of it is just part of the journey we call life, it is still difficult to get used to living together and combining everything as well as doing life. But we did it. And I know that if we were able to get through some of the stuff we got through and still are smiling and happy and in love, the years to come will be a cake walk.


Because I have never known such a love
I, Ashley, take you, Rick,
to be my beloved husband.
I choose to make my whole life with you,
Because you are the man I adore.
The one above all others
Who has been given as a gift to me
To be now and always my love.
I promise always to love you,
To treasure you,
To encourage you,
To be at your side
In sickness and in health
And forsaking all others
To keep myself only unto you.
I promise you this from my heart
With my soul
For all the days of my life.


One year ago today, I cried my way through these vows. Aside from the flowers, the cake, the pretty dress, and dancing like idiots- I made a promise that I meant every word of. I believe with my whole heart that God planted us in each others' lives at the most perfect time. I dedicate the next year of our marriage to the Lord and to His plans for us. I want to learn and grow with my husband and make our relationship and marriage and home one that everyone knows God is the center of. I want it to be obvious that we love each other, we love the Lord, we more importantly trust the Lord, and at the end of the day, we are best friends.

Happy First Anniversary.