17 years ago Brigham and I joined these two love birds- Mike and Mylinda and on the same day we were sealed for time and ALL ETERNITY.
One of our receptions was a joint reception in the Rose Garden in Farmington. We were in town this year so we went and visited the Rose Garden. It has changed dramatically- but this is the very flag pole that we were standing on top of in the above picture. As you can see a lot of things have changed in 17 years- and our love is certainly one of those things.
I can hardly imagine life without him. Nor do I want to. He is my motivation for getting through this life and into the next. I cannot imagine an eternity without him next to me, and that drives me to do what is right. Yes, I love God, and desire to return to Him, but my daily reminder of what is gloriously possible is my eternal companion.
Eternity sounds great...if my Eternal Companion is with me. If not, it doesn't sound so "heavenly". I can't even imagine it. I want to be with him ALL OF THE TIME. I don't need a 'night out with the gals', or to 'have some time alone', and neither does he. If we tire of each other's company here on earth, that doesn't bode well for the billions of years to come.
There is no book, no movie, no song has ever been written - or ever will be - that is more romantic than the concept and promise of Eternal Marriage. It is what every pair of lovers dream about - it is the possibility that churns in their souls - even if they don't understand how or why. It feels right.
God does not send us to this earth to create bonds of such depth and importance, merely to cast them aside, or let the clock run out on them. Yet it happens to most.
The constant in my life is my sweet companion. He loves me - go figure! I love him - who wouldn't? Our marriage has a natural ease about it that contradicts those who preach that "marriage is hard work". I don't feel it. How can I describe this relationship as hard work? It is my favorite part of life - it's not a chore. There are many who do not feel the same, but for us, that is our reality. I can't call it work. It is as effortless as breathing!
When I look into the eyes of my amazing husband, I am reassured that he loves me, yet I sense something even greater at work- and there's only one. His love for me reminds me that God loves me, too. He must - or we wouldn't be 'us' - and we couldn't be 'us' forever.
There is no book, no movie, no song has ever been written - or ever will be - that is more romantic than the concept and promise of Eternal Marriage. It is what every pair of lovers dream about - it is the possibility that churns in their souls - even if they don't understand how or why. It feels right.
God does not send us to this earth to create bonds of such depth and importance, merely to cast them aside, or let the clock run out on them. Yet it happens to most.
The constant in my life is my sweet companion. He loves me - go figure! I love him - who wouldn't? Our marriage has a natural ease about it that contradicts those who preach that "marriage is hard work". I don't feel it. How can I describe this relationship as hard work? It is my favorite part of life - it's not a chore. There are many who do not feel the same, but for us, that is our reality. I can't call it work. It is as effortless as breathing!
When I look into the eyes of my amazing husband, I am reassured that he loves me, yet I sense something even greater at work- and there's only one. His love for me reminds me that God loves me, too. He must - or we wouldn't be 'us' - and we couldn't be 'us' forever.
(adapted from www.middleagedmormonman.blogspot.com- who put my thoughts together for me)
Enjoying the Rose Garden
Here's to our "prolonged relationship"! May God continue to bless us!
5 comments:
So fun to see you in your wedding dress! You two haven't aged at all! I'm thrilled you have such a solid marriage.
That was a very sweet post. You two are the best.
Lovalamo the pictures You two have it go'n on!!
Hope your day was Wonderful!! Xo
Love all the pictures is what I typed.. Not sure where the lovealamo came from?? Crazy! Neither one of you have changed much! What a special treat! It must be the crazy love u have for each other!
You're the second person this past month that has said their "marriage isn't hard work". I say "feel lucky"!!! :) I'm okay that others feel that way but be patient with the rest of us that are experiementing a different side of the lessons of marriage! :) Happy Anniversary - you guys looked great and still do!!!! :)
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