Happy anniversary, R.
November 23, 2009 | Nurturing Family
A stick-thin girl stood in the hallway. She peeked around the corner, taking in the beauty of the flickering candles, the blue and white flowers, the music from the old piano in the corner of the stage. She wore a rented wedding gown. She didn’t fix her hair in an updo, and her makeup wasn’t from a professional.
But she was happy.
She had risked love. The girl who promised herself she’d never love anyone like this. Who would take care of herself, thank you very much. Who had been hurt, but who had been transformed by the great love of Christ.
Walking into the arms of Richard that night would lead her away from her comfort zone. It would lead her into a large family of Ellers. It would lead her out of the promise made too early that she could take care of things on her own, and didn’t need anybody.
How did so many years go by?
We’ve both changed so much. Physically, of course. But in ways that are much more profound. I finally came to accept God’s great love on any level He was willing to give–and that was immeasurable.
Marriage is a work in progress, no matter how happy you are, and we’ve arrived at this huge milestone still really in like with each other. In love, too–but I really like this man and love hanging out with him, and sometimes that’s harder to keep.
So, happy anniversary R. I love you like crazy, babe.
Suz
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Happy Anniversary! Thank you both for being such an awesome example for so many couples who look up to you! We love you!
D
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 pmCongratulations, Suzanne and Richard. What a wonderfully sweet note to post for us all to look briefly into your hearts.
November 24th, 2009 at 11:15 am