5 years ago...

Tomorrow is a big day in our house.  It marks 5 years of marriage for us.  5 years!  I almost can't believe it.  I remember how it felt like that day would never come.  Then it was over so fast!  The many wedding pictures that were in our house have been mostly taken over by pictures of the boys.  Some still remain and I love to look back and remember what a great day it was.  The past 5 years have surely matured us.  The past year, obviously, more than any other has been a great test.  Many couples who have multiples divorce.  There are many different statistics that I've read, none of which are not good.  For us it's been so many other things as well.  Some small things, some big things.  I am so happy to say that not only have we made it through the most difficult year, but our marriage is even stronger than when it all started.  When you have 3 babies at once you will either be divided or united.  We chose to be married, we chose to be parents and we choose to do it together.  Is it always easy?  No.  We choose to see the positive as often as possible.  The last 3 weeks have been especially hard to stay positive.  So many things have gone on here, including things I haven't posted about, that have been difficult.  We just remember that we are not doing it alone.  Without God in charge of our lives we would sink.  I often think about the passage from Romans 12 that was read at our wedding. It says, "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.  Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."  Lately we need a lot of hope, a lot of patience and a lot of prayers.  Life has thrown a lot at us. 

We are really looking forward to spending a night out this weekend remembering all the ups and downs of the past 5 years and looking forward to, Lord willing, many more years of wedded bliss.  With the journey of the past 5 years, I can hardly wait to see what's in store!