2 years. 24 months. 730 days. 17,520 hours. 1,051,200 minutes. 63,072,000 seconds.
On this day two years ago....just two short years ago, I was scurrying around gathering the finishing touches for our big day. I think the list included the farmers market for our wedding flowers, the nail salon, maybe hair, and probably several trips to Michael's, Walmart or Target. Honestly, looking back just two years ago seems like a lifetime. I remember telling myself, "you better remember this moment." I wanted to remember how I felt, and the every single one of the fleeting thoughts racing through my mind.
Two years ago...I was getting married tomorrow.
Two years ago...I was worrying if anyone remembered how to bustle my dress.
Two years ago...I was going to stand in front of our closest friends and family to pledge our lives to each other forever.
Two years ago...I was thanking God for allowing me to find my perfect match.
Two years ago...I was praying hard for a day that would represent us at our finest.
Two years ago...I was kicking myself for not hiring a wedding planner
Two years ago...I was praying for our marriage, our next steps, and our lifetime together.
Two years ago...I was hoping that I wouldn't fall walking down the isle.
Two years ago...I knew I wasn't settling.
But two years ago...I knew tomorrow wasn't just about our big day, I knew it was bigger than that. I knew that tomorrow represented the start of our life together as a married couple. Two bodies, but one soul, knit together by the handiwork of our good good Father.
Kevin and I have been through A LOT in our first two years of marriage, both personally, and as a unit. Those who know us more personally sort of know bits and pieces of what this adventure has looked like for us.
In just two years...We have grown. We have had good days. We have been blessed. We have apologized. We have laughed. We have persevered. We have been each other's biggest cheerleaders. We have worried. We have kept promises. We have cried. We have respected each other. We have needed grace. We have had our fair share of differences. We have considered ourselves lucky. We have seen friends come and go. We have loved and been loved. We have been thankful. We have had bad days. We have been supportive. We have miscommunicated. We have prayed. We have shaken off the yuckies. We have thrived.
2 years. 24 months. 730 days. 17,520 hours. 1,051,200 minutes. 63,072,000 seconds.
I write all of this knowing that some people aren't as lucky as we are to have a healthy marriage.
I write all of this knowing that some people don't consider their spouse their best friend.
I write all of this knowing that 50% of marriages, end in divorce.
I write all of this knowing that marriage is a journey, an adventure, and it is not all flowers, sunshine, and rainbows.
I write all of this knowing that each relationship is different.
I write all of this knowing that we wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for that third strand of God in our marriage.
I write all of this knowing that there are single or engaged people who may read my blog. I'd love to say to you: DON'T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING BUT THE ABSOLUTE BEST!
I write all of this to say I'd love to hear from you, pray for you, and be your friend.
I write all of this to say I love you!
Love, Lora
P.S. Kevin, there is no one else I'd rather be on this crazy ride of life with! I love you so much!
for more of my thoughts on marriage see previous post: my thoughts on marriage just 9 months in