Today, Matt and I have been married for 1 year. Of course, we've been together and friends for the last 9 years, so it's just another milestone, but this one's different. We're not just dating for another year.... we've been able to survive more hurdles, a move away from our families, and made some wonderful friends here in Indiana. And we only had each other here.... I think that's the thing that has strengthened our bond together the most. Just Matt and I. Today is a good day, as I thank God for the opportunity to be one half of the most precious relationship. Next we'll be moving on to another adventure, and spending the next year in Athens, GA. Many people don't understand why we want to continue going through internships, and stressful residency applications, and moving all over the place, but they don't need to understand. Matt and I understand, and we know that the plan for our life still has time to be laid out in front of us. For now, we'll continue to trust in our relationship, each other, and God... all other things will fall into place.
Since it's our 1 year anniversary, I wanted to post the reading from our wedding... it means so much to us. Have a wonderful day!
"I appeal to you, Matthew and Selena, that you present yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed to what is good and pleasing to God.
Have gifts that differ; use them to strengthen and support each other and to give glory to God.
Let your love be genuine; hate what is deceptive and cruel, hold fast to what is good, right, and loving. Love and honor one another with mutual respect and forbearance.
Be sensitive and generous toward God's needy people. Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other and so far as it depends on you, live peaceable with all. Don't let evil overcome you, but overcome evil with good. Hold firmly to faith, hope and love, knowing that the greatest of these is love."
My wife is much more articulate than I...so I'll just say, you said it all Babe.
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