"Once we clearly acknowledge the soul, we can learn to hear it's cries. - Dallas Willard, Renovation Of The Heart."

It takes courage to pursue our dreams. It takes time and patience to unearth buried treasure. But I believe with all my heart that we must do both.

5.26.2010

33 years



Today is our 33rd Anniversary.

We were married at sunrise on top of a mountain.

A wind chime in the tree was our music.

It was beautiful.

Though we have had our ups and downs as any marriage has, we are still growing and learning more about ourselves and each other. I believe God uses marriage more than anything else to mold us. To show us were we are in need of changing. Showing us how to love. It's not always easy, sometimes it's downright hard. But it is so worth it. To have someone like minded to walk this journey with.

I have been blessed over and over again by this mans generous heart. By his unconditional love for me.

Thank you honey! I love you, and appreciate you more than I show!!

38 comments:

Kendra@Creative Ambitions said...

Mary... congratulations!! I think that is so wonderful!! Sounds like it was a beautiful ceremony! I too believe God uses marriage to mold us... and even if it's hard...it is worth it!! Congrats!

Kendra

Janet said...

Happy Anniversary!!!! Your wedding sounds much like mine although we were in a meadow rather than a mountaintop.

Jennifer Richardson said...

Congratulations.....no small feat, that! 33rd year....double 3's!!! I just believe this will be a double portion year of grace for all things bright and beautiful for you guys. Blessings galore to you both:)

Art by Darla Kay said...

Congratulations Mary! Happy Anniversary!!

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

Happy Anniversary to you guys! It sounds like you had a beautiful wedding. And 33 years together is so wonderful to hear!! :)

CountryDreaming said...

Congratulations on your Wedding Anniversary. May God continue to bless you, your husband, and your family for many years to come.

A - Zinnia Productions said...

Congrats Mary! What a beautiful tribute to your husband. It is so wonderful to see a loving marriage celebrated with appreciation, respect, and understanding...you have a such a way with words. May you both enjoy many more years to learn and grow and share together. oxoox Zinnia

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

Congratulations! Growing and changing together, makes life richer. You are rich indeed.

Diane said...

What a wonderful Anniversary card to your husband--Congratulations!!

lori vliegen said...

thirty-three years filled with happily-ever-after days......here's to a lifetime more!!! congratulations on your wedding anniversary, mary.....and many woo-hoo's on your daughter's graduation, too!!! xox, :))

Mollye said...

Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple! Didn't God have just the most marvelous plan in mind for us?

Sandra Hall said...

A very Happy anniversary to you both Mary! A celebration indeed! x x

Denise said...

Have a very blessed anniversary sweetie.

Poetic Artist said...

Mary,
Happy anniversary..The wedding was so romantic.
You are blessed to have each other...
Enjoy your day together.
Love,
Katelen

Nikki (Sarah) said...

a VERY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND THE PIC OF YOUR DAUGHTER TOO IS AWESOME...SHE'S BEAUTIFUL AND LOOKS SO HAPPY...PRAYING THAT HER LIFE HOLDS AMAZING THINGS....I KNOW IT WILL

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary Mary!
I had the same kind of wedding only mine was in a park overlooking a large lake. Our music was my late brother and best friend.
All that wrote here, it is so true. As problems arise, people want to run away.
The answer is to work it out.. Work.
Then comes the glory...
Do what God says and we will be rewarded w/a happy marriage as yours. Our 33 is in June!
Gosh I feel old.

Buffy said...

Your wedding sounds like the most romantic wedding I have ever heard of! And WoW 33 years is something to be proud of. Congrats and Happy anniversary. I think youre right marriage is something we're always working on,i've been married for 24 years,I got married when I was seventeen and to this day we are still growing and working on it.

caryjo said...

Bless your marriage and your time together. Hope it can continue for decades to come...

S. Etole said...

What a blessing you are to each other ... and to the rest of us.

Megan Hoover said...

Congratulations! It's very inspiring -- you are blessed!

Butterfly Works said...

Mary, Congratulations....what a very special letter to your sweetheart....God has blessed both of you abundantly....I pray you will have many more years together to make wonderful memeories...
Hugs and Blessings

Just Be Real said...

Mary congrats.

LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious said...

Congratulations to you and your hubby Mary! My hubby and I have been married just one year longer than both of you.

Your wedding on the top of that mountain sounds so serene and beautiful. Here is to another 33 years of walking this journey together and through it all!

Lee Ann

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Happy anniversary! ♥

Unknown said...

This is simply so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing it...what a lovely post!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Mary

Blessings,
Tammy

Martha Lever said...

Congratulations, Mary! What a handsome lookin' man! And a very sweet tribute to him. We will have our 34th this August.

Dena E's Blog said...

OMGosh!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Sweetie!!!
BTW if its alright I have an award for you at my blog..But no pressure..Just thought of you when I got it and wanted to say again...YOU ARE SPECIAL to Me...
Hugs Dena

Peggy said...

Happy anniversary Mary !
Your wedding sounds so unique and peaceful.
Thanks for your nice comment on my blog too !
Have a nice day:o)

Anonymous said...

Wishing you the happiest of days as you both celebrate your union of love...

33 years! wow!

it'll be my 16th this October! time flies when you're in love, right!

ciao bella
creative carmelina

thekathrynwheel said...

Ahhh, this blog post warms the cockles of my heart :-) Congratulations on 33 years x

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Kate Robertson said...

Happy Anniversary....

HeARTworks said...

A blessed anniversary Mary, to you and your husband! I am sure you are a blessing to each other and to all who know you!

Vicki said...

Aw, I didn't know your anniversary was this week! And 33 years! Blessings to you both. Your wedding day sounds so lovely. Hugs!!

Joan Davis (Jo) said...

I hope you had a wonderful anniversary! I loved how you expressed how God uses marriage to shape and grow us. You are right -- there are ups and downs but it is all so worth it! Blessings to you and to your husband whom God has gifted to you!

Living for Him, Joan

DJ said...

Keep strong the triangle, kid.

Marsha said...

How beautiful! Missy's wedding was an outdoor sunset wedding up here by the lake 11 years ago. I can't imagine a sunrise wedding.

Happy (belated) anniversary to both of you.

Blessings,
Marsha