Three Years and Counting

On Tuesday, Patrick and I had our third wedding anniversary. We looked through wedding pictures and reminisced about our life so far. The small apartments, the minority of being married college students, and the great amount of time we've had to spend together so far.

In many respects, I believe the Lord was preparing us for the Army separation, but I think especially in regards to time. Because of college and job situations, Patrick and I have been able to spend so much time together--more time than I think is typical in a young new marriage. It has allowed us to learn about each other and be more connected than we would have been if we had started our marriage with two full time jobs.

Please understand, I don't mean full time jobs are a hazard to married life. :) However, I know that when Patrick leaves, I'll know what he'll want to read in his letters, the kind of encouragement that will lift him up; and he knows the same about me. Our relationship will continue to grow stronger in this separation because of the great foundation that has been laid in the past three years.

So what will the next three years of our marriage hold? Moving, separation, new experiences, reunions, and whatever else God gives us. Knowing that God has built this marriage and continues to strengthen it gives us great confidence to look at the future and say that whatever comes in the next three years, we'll be there facing it together.