Happy Anniversary

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Twenty-two years ago I said, "I do!" to this man. We were young and still in seminary and very naive about the world. We have had our share of UPs and downs, good times and bad times.

Through it all, our love has grown and solidified and remained strong. Do we get on each others' nerves at times? Absolutely! Are there times when we quarrel? Yep! However, we are committed to each other. We work through the issues. When we said, "I do." we meant it for life.

After twenty-two years, the things that used to cause us to bicker just don't seem so important. We often look back and laugh at the issues that made us angry so long ago. We've been through so many things that those trivial issues seem so silly now.

What has remained is....

Our love for each other.

The ability to make each other laugh.

Knowing what makes each other tick and what drives each other crazy.

The experience of going through heartbreaking experiences and coming out the other side stronger and more unified because we went through it together.

Seeing our personalities expressed in each of our three children.

Appreciation for each others strengths, and understanding of each others weaknesses.

Forgiveness, mercy, and grace.

I love my husband more today than I did on that June day twenty-two years ago and I look forward to another twenty-two years!

I love you, Dan!
♥

Comments

  1. Debbie JJune 25, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    You can see the love in the eyes of both of you in that picture! Happy Anniversary! What a cute and sweet couple you are!

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  2. ElizabethdJune 25, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary!

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  3. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Just lovely! Congratulations to you both. xx

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  4. JodyJune 25, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful, thanks be to God for the blessing of marriage, the picture of His church. Happy Anniversary.

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  5. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Happy anniversary to you both. That was a nice tribute to what marriage should be. I wish you many more!
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  6. TracyJune 25, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Happy Anniversary! May the Lord bless you with MORE than 22 more!

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  7. NadineJune 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Terri & Dan - May God continue to bless your marriage each and every day!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  8. AngelaJune 25, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you both - God bless you as you continue to serve Him together

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  9. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Happy Anniversary Terri,
    Dave and I will be married 10 years next week June 30. Lots of water has went under the bridge. LOL I would do it all over again. You and Dan look so sweet.
    Hugs,
    Elizabeth

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  10. LynnJune 26, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Mnay many congratulations :)

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  11. A Wonderful Life!June 26, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    You want to hear something funny. Juan and I both forgot until about 10 pm that night.

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  12. RobinJune 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Happy Anniversary, guys! We love ya! - your anniversary twins

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