That’s a great way to put it, Lynn! Our 29th anniversary is this Saturday; we’re still having adventures. 🙂 Love you, my friend.

I was going to say, such a ssweet happy, ending, but really, it’s the end of a sad story, and the beginning of a wonderful one–an adventure still in the making!

Totally, Debbie. Marriage (and parenting) has revealed aspects of myself to myself and others that I might not have seen otherwise and wouldn’t have known needed work. I’ve seen lots of that through the years. 🙂 I’m grateful too for my patient and loving husband.

I appreciate your faithfulness in blogging, Karen, of sharing God’s truths that help sustain our relationships with each other.

I totally agree with you: “I’ve come to realize there is no such thing as “a match made in heaven.” Instead, there’s no match for heaven’s power and the Lord’s love in a union of two people who desire to honor God in their marriage!” Beautifully said!

I’m glad that you had the courage and strength to break off the engagement to your boyfriend of four years. That must have been so difficult. My oldest daughter broke off an engagement and it was hard. But I’m so grateful she did, as I know you’re so grateful you did, too. It opened up the way for fresh blessings with someone who was a better fit. Yes, so thankful for God’s grace!

Thank you, Lynn. Yes, God is indeed a God of resurrection. I’m SO grateful for that. 30+ years ago I could never have imagined the great blessings that were in store for me (of course there has been some great losses as well), but God has never abandoned me, ever.

I appreciate what you shared at Karen’s blog about the importance of being a strong team. I’d guess we all have seasons where we’re better at that or worse at that. In our newest season of grandparenting I still see the importance of teamwork to keep growing in the same direction.

You’re too kind, Linda. 😉 I see a lot of aging when I look back at pictures. But that’s okay, right? I’m trying to accept it more and more and be grateful for it. Your attitude helps me! Happy belated birthday! 🙂

I hope you’ll share if you dig out your wedding picture, Jennifer! 🙂 It’s always fun to look back and see people how looked years ago. (Of course with blogging we never know for sure how dated some pictures are anyway, lol.)