10 years ago today Aaron and I were married for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple.
Early in our marriage I thought I had a few things figured out. I thought that we would have 5 kids, two years apart and I would be done having our babies by 30. Aaron was going to teach seminary and I was going to finish my degree and stay at home. For the most part many of the things I had envisioned have become a reality.
There are of coarse things that you can't control, or anticipate. Sometimes you have to make tough decisions. We have moved several times across the United States, mostly for Aaron's schooling or job. We have lived in really crummy apartments, and very tight budgets. Aaron worked delivering furniture, installing sprinklers and landscaping, doing maintenance on apartments and working long, long hours with his school, passing his CPA exam and going to work everyday for our family. We have been blessed with 4 beautiful children who have tested our patience more than we ever could have thought. I hate to admit, that on more than one occasion I have looked at Aaron and said,
"Really.... this is what we wanted?"
and when I think about it (after the kids are in bed and it is quiet again) I realize that this is what we wanted. 10 years later we still have student loan debt. We don't have that trip to Hawaii planned that we were going to take this year to celebrate. Aaron is still driving the Chevy cavalier that he bought when he got off his mission. Some day soon I hope he gets to buy the truck of his dreams. He sure deserves it.
What I wanted 10 years ago was to have a companion that was going to be by my side, through whatever happened along the way. We have had great moments and tremendous blessings. We have learned together that you don't always agree and that is ok. We have learned that my love language is words of affirmation and Aaron's is time.
I don't know what the next 10 years will hold, but I am excited because I know Aaron will be right there beside me.
I love you!
"Really.... this is what we wanted?"
and when I think about it (after the kids are in bed and it is quiet again) I realize that this is what we wanted. 10 years later we still have student loan debt. We don't have that trip to Hawaii planned that we were going to take this year to celebrate. Aaron is still driving the Chevy cavalier that he bought when he got off his mission. Some day soon I hope he gets to buy the truck of his dreams. He sure deserves it.
What I wanted 10 years ago was to have a companion that was going to be by my side, through whatever happened along the way. We have had great moments and tremendous blessings. We have learned together that you don't always agree and that is ok. We have learned that my love language is words of affirmation and Aaron's is time.
I don't know what the next 10 years will hold, but I am excited because I know Aaron will be right there beside me.
I love you!
5 comments:
Such a sweet post! What a beautiful family you and Aaron have, and I have to remind myself regularly too, that yes this is what I wanted too, and you're right, that's most easily done when the kids are in bed asleep.
I can't believe it has been 10yrs! Congrats to both of you, enjoy your day and give Aaron a big hug for us!
Such a beautiful post- you guys are such a wonderful couple!!
Awesome post! It's funny---11 years later I can say almost the exact same things about my marriage too! Including the student loan debt and old car! haha
But it's OK. Life isn't supposed to be all easy and fun. That would be boring! Happy anniversary :-D
So sweet, Jamie! Congrats on the big 10! Life never turns out the way you plan, but sometimes it ends up even better!
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