Happy Anniversary to the World's Greatest Husband!

Happy Anniversary Russell!  Today is our 14th anniversary.......time has really flown!  When we married, we had Russell's two boys at home....my oldest had long been out of the nest and had given me my first grandchild.  My youngest was just turning 18, graduating from high school.

What an adventure this has been!  Our sweet Savior is very wise in not giving us an outline of our lives when we're born or none of us would even think of growing up!  :)  

I will say that even though we have had lots of surprises in our marriage and lots of joy and sorrow.....our marriage is a true gift from God.  

This is one of my favorite pictures from our wedding.  Although, it always reminds me why we shouldn't get transitions lenses in our glasses!  Poor daddy, his just never changed!  I love this picture because our parents were all there and it was such a happy day.   We were married in a simple ceremony in the church where we both grew from our births. 

Six months later my daddy died very suddenly and unexpectedly.  A year and a half ago, Russell's dad died from a long battle with lung cancer.   My mama can no longer stand alone or walk without help.  Russell's mom had a bout with breast cancer while his dad had lung cancer. 

On either side of us were two marriages that stood the test of time and trouble.  Two excellent examples of love, tried and true!  Thank you parents!

Our children have had various and serious trials.  But through it all, it gave me a great picture of why God chose to give Adam a helpmate.  We need each other!  

Genesis 2:18 - 24 gives the story of the first wife.  My favorite part is when Adam says of Eve........This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh!  

This I know.....no matter what the future holds for us.....as long as God leaves us together on this earth......we will hold on tight through good times and bad!  

So, as always......you have AML/AML  All my love, all my life!