One year

Wow! What a change and challenge one year can be! In a week and a half David and I will turn over the page of our first year of marriage. What can I say? Its been a challenge and a blessing. David and I never lived together before getting married, but I knew his living habits before moving in together. That being said, like any newly married couple, I discovered habits he had that annoyed me and he discovered habits that annoyed him.

We have had a difficult year to say the least. Between making adjustments in the way we handle money to family adjustments we have seen our fair share of ups and downs. We learned how to draw closer to each other and to share in our frustrations and grief. Two individuals became one family; loving and supporting each other through our personal ups and downs.

Looking back through this past year I can't help but find myself drawn even closer to my spouse. I find that I have so many answered prayers and have chosen a wonderful help mate. I pray God continues to grow us through our years together and that David and I continue to show appreciation for each other. I pray that our love continues to deepen and grow through the easy and the difficult times.

This year would also not have been as wonderful with out the help of our friends and family. You are all so loved and appreciated! Thank you for offering kind words of encouragement and support. WE LOVE YOU!!

Josh- Thanks for becoming not only a best friend, but also a brother! For all of your love and support you have given us. Your friendship is truly priceless.

Britney- Thanks for always giving us a laugh when we needed it the most. Thanks for being there to lift my spirits on the particularly difficult days and for being a shoulder to cry on when we were grieving our loss.

Patty, Heather, and Bethany- Thanks for being such great girlfriends and always willing to answer the call when I needed a girls night out!! :-D Your friendship is something I am so happy to have been blessed with this year!

Brenda and Frank- Your love, support, and prayers are being heard! Thanks for being great parents to us and an encouragement! There are just too many things to mention here that we are grateful for! Thanks for raising such an honorable and patient child! Without your leg work I wouldn't have such a great spouse!! :-D :-D

Kevin and Tracey (Mom and Dad)- You guys are so awesome! Thanks for your love support and prayers also! They too are being heard!! Again, you guys have done so much for us, and there is just too much to mention here! Thanks for being such a great example of what a loving marriage is like! I listen, even when you don't feel like I do! ;-) Your wisdom continues to teach me, even at 23!

Matt, Jared, and Andy- Thanks for the great game nights and cheap entertainment! :-D The evenings at your place are always looked forward to and offer us with a bright spot in our weeks! :-D We look forward to many more to come!

Mike, Kyle, and Toby- Thanks guys for being my "replacement' Brothers! ;-) You three goons are always willing to lend a helping hand or just someone to hang out with! We always enjoy our time together with you be it in a group setting or individually.

Josh and Jake- Last but not least! :-D You guys are awesome brothers! You're always a lot of fun and always very loved! :-D Your big sister loves you a lot and your brother-in-law loves you too!

I'm sorry if I forgot anyone, but there are just so many of you to mention! We love you ALL and you each bring something different to the table! Hugs to all of you and many thanks for the year gone by! Here's to several more!!! :-D