Twenty-five Years and Counting

Twenty-five years ago today my hubby and I walked down the isle at the First Church of the Nazarene in Chicago Heights, Illinois and exchanged vows. Since that time our household has grown. We added Matthew in 1988, Sammie in 1991, and Andrew in 1992. Oh and I can't forget my furkid, Payton who joined us in 2004.

Bill and I had a simple celebration today, which is quite appropriate if you know anything about us. We have so little time alone together that those moments we do, we treasure. It was wonderful!! We spent the afternoon going out to lunch and talking like crazy about us--no kids, no jobs, no worries, just us. Oh my, the memories. Time seemed to stand still for just a little while today.

When I think back to that "day" twenty-five years ago images flood back--walking down the isle with my dad, the music, Bill in his tux, our vows, the minister--my childhood pastor who flew back to do the wedding, lots and lots of picture taking, smiling until my face hurt so much I couldn't smile anymore, a simple reception, a decorated car that broke down on our drive back to ISU (Bloomington/Normal), and a late departure to our honeymoon where we saw Bob Hope. I could go on and on but I'm sure you're already a little bored by now.

I guess the only thing I really need to say is that I love Bill even more today than I did twenty-five years ago when we exchanged our vows. Honestly, I didn't think that was possible, but I'm here today to attest, my Siestas that it is.

What's our secret? It's really quite simple. We simply remember the three "C's"--Communication, Christ, and Compassion.

So here's to the next twenty-five years. We will continue our journey together with Christ firmly planted in the center. Who could ask for anything more?