7 Years Later

On this day, in 2005, I met the man who would become my husband.  It's kind of crazy that it has only been seven years! Before January 16th, 2005 I had no idea Jeramie even existed.  And now, on January 16th 2012 we're five and a half years married, with an almost 3 year old.  We've known each other for less than a decade, but what we've experienced together makes it seem like a lifetime.

We're fortunate in that what we went through with Ethan has strengthened our relationship.  There are, of course, stressful times and the past seven years haven't always been a walk in the park.  It's easy to focus on Ethan (special needs, or not) - or anyone else, for that matter - and put each other on the back burner.  But, when we take a step back to focus on our marriage, it's obvious that everyone benefits.

In an effort to help with this, I created something I found on Pinterest.  "I love you" can turn into a common, everyday phrase - which isn't necessarily a bad thing - but sometimes it's nice to know why.  It's fun to sneak into the bathroom and leave a message for him to find later, and I thoroughly enjoy reading his notes to me.

It's the little things - and this sweet little project has made a difference in our day-to-day, I think.  I'm sure there will come a day when the cute reasons will fade and it will simply state, "because God tells me to" - but, I guess it doesn't get much more truer than that, does it? Now, to be intentional about those date nights!

I love you, Jeramie! Here's to seven more - and seven more after that, and after that...