Together...

OK, here I am blogging. Today is my 16Th Year Anniversary. I'm writing this while my husband listens to talk radio over the Internet. It's about 11:30pm. They're talking about Obama and something about the love for the flag. He likes politics and keeps me informed.

We've done a lot of things together in the last 16 years. We've made pumpkin pie together. We've gardened and canned together. We've scraped wallpaper together. We've had 5 children together. We've cried together and laughed together, and even done crazy stunts while driving together. We've ministered together,and moved across the country together....and there are so many more memories we've made together.

As I reflect on my life with this man that I've come to love beyond infatuation, I can truly say he is just what the doctor ordered for me.

I married him at 18. I didn't even have my driver's license. I flunked the driver's test twice and was about to quit.
"Oh, no you don't. You head back in there and make another appointment to take that driver's test."
So I did.
I took piano lessons for several years and when it was time to finally put it to work I told him I couldn't.
"Yes, you can."
And I did. I wasn't very good but I played when it was needed.

Over and over he has been a provider of more than my basic needs. He has been a true friend. The kind that didn't let me have my way and act like a spoiled, selfish wife. (at least not for long) Marriage works out the kinks in a person's character. Jesus brings us back together.

Though we are imperfect, this bond of ours is strong. It was made that way in conflict and in sweet reconciliation. Thereby, making us one. We are at times beloved enemies and best partners in this walk of life. And for that I am so thankful.