03 June 2012

Happy Anniversary!


I know this may sound a little selfish or self-centered (maybe because it kinda is), but there are certain life experiences that I have not been able to truly understand until I have gone thru them myself.  It hasn’t been that I don’t care or that I don’t try to relate, but I’ve found that after I’ve experienced it myself, I see it in a whole new way.  Getting married is one of those life experiences for me. 

In the past, I’ve tried to calendar friend’s anniversaries, specifically those whom I was at their wedding, because I knew it was a special day and I wanted to commemerate the event!  But, after getting married, I have a new, deeper appreciation for anniversaries.  It’s the only occasion that you fully celebrate with another.  It’s a day to celebrate the love, to remember the vows you shared, and to thank the Lord for the blessing of the mate He provided. 

Life has been crazy, as usual, so I’m sorry for my tardiness but I did want to wish my friends a Happy Anniversary.  Whether it’s one, three, or five years, I wish you all many more years of love, happiness, health, and filled with an abundance of God’s blessings.  
  
May 22, 2011
J+J, Happy 1st Anniversary!!  I was honored to stand beside you, in the presence of God, as you declared your love and committed your lives to one another.  I know this past year has been quite the adventure and through it all, I have been inspired by your faithfulness, to God and to each other, by your unconditional love for one another, and for the sacrifices that you each make for the other.  I love you both…J, for being the most amazing girlfriend, for being my prayer warrior and for all the love, laughter and joy you bring into my life.  Josh, I’m getting to know you better and better, but most of all, I have witnessed the husband you are to J, and because of that, I have a deep sense of love and appreciation for you.  Thank you for taking care of my girl.

May 12, 2007

S+R, Happy 5th Anniversary!!  Wowie how time flies!  I am so grateful that I was invited to your wedding even though we didn’t know then, just how close we would become.  You both have done so much in these five years…got married, bought a home, and had 2 beautiful babies!  I see the passion that you share and admire the family that you both have built.  Sonia, you are a phenomenal wife (and Mommy!).  I look at you and can’t help but feel like I have so much to learn from you.  You do it all and beauty radiates from you, both from the inside and on the outside.  Thank you for paving the way and setting a good example for me!  Rene, thank you for being the husband and man you are, to Sonia.  The support you have given her through the job changes, the pregnancies, and through life in general, I know that Sonia is in good hands.  Love you both so very much!

April 24, 2009
A+J, Happy 3rd Anniversary!  I know we’ve just recently met and I wasn’t present on your big day, but getting to know you both as we planned our big day, was such a blessing!  I know that you both bring so much happiness to couples on their wedding day, just as you did for us!  Since the wedding, it has been so awesome keeping in touch with Addy and continuing to build our friendship.  In these past 3 years, I do know that you’ve built an exceptional company, have become awesome parents to your beautiful baby girl, Izzy, and I’m sure so much more.  Looking forward to celebrating many more future anniversaries! XOXO

1 comment:

  1. Leah, you are such a doll. You always find a way to put a smile on my face. I was having a lousy morning, but you just brightened it on up!
    Love love love,
    -A

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