The Greatest 5 Years

September 21st is our 5 year anniversary!
There are few greater earthly joys than being married to your best friend, knowing you don't deserve such an incredible gift, and being thankful for each day together.

It was this time of year that we met, 2 years later were engaged, and 1 year after that were married. That must be the reason that everything just feels happier and more beautiful about now.

In honor of the occasion, I've put up some scanned pictures of us from the early years - before moving to KY - beginning with...



Day 1 - our Wedding Day!
After this we moved to VA.



We were so privileged to do as much traveling as we did. Above is Atlanta.

This is the canoe trip that we now remember with some laughs and lessons learned. It's the only time we remember really not getting along.

Peru & San Francisco

oooh, Boston...

There are countless amazing memories together, and we pray for many many more. Because of the love of our Savior and Lord, Jesus, 5 years have been ever increasing in happiness and love. Because He forgave us so much, we are able to forgive. Because He gave us a model of Himself and His Spirit to enable us, we know how to love each other well. Because He served us, we are able to serve each other. Our continued desire is to be a picture of Christ and His Church, and our prayer remains to reflect this more each day. We are thankful for all our family and friends we learn from, and have been able to see Biblical marriage in real life. We are especially grateful to our first church family as a couple - Grace Assembly in VA, our friends Chad & Erika, and our current church home Immanuel Baptist Church in KY. You have all been used to keep us growing in faith, understand the vows we made, and helped us keep them to the glory of God.

Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Us!