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On October 2nd, 1999 I married the love of my life.

That was the beginning of so many great happenings in our lives.

Marriage starts off with such a BANG. All the excitement and anticipation. Culminating in a fun ceremony celebrating your love and commitment.

As time goes by you learn more about the other, as well as yourself. There are always ups and downs and really, as great as the ups are, the downs cement you. They create a history of commitment.

Our marriage has always been centered in Jesus. He is that all vital third strand of the rope that binds us together. Our commitment to Him has, on occasion, been the only glue we had.

During our short engagement I got glimpses of Michael with his younger cousins. I knew he would be a great dad. So, in 2002 when our first son was born my beliefs were confirmed. What a dad he is. And again, the love grows. There is something so attractive in your husband when he is loving and taking care of your kids.  A year later we added another son and our family was complete.

Over the years our love for each other has grown. It is like an ocean. As you walk out into the water, from the shore, with each step (day) the love gets deeper, until it surrounds you and you can’t imagine anything else.

One of the great things about my husband is his ability to make me laugh. There isn’t a day or even more than a few hours that goes by when he doesn’t make me laugh. It is usually how he makes up after a disagreement. Gets me laughing . I would never want to live without laughter, and Michael provides a lot of it.

I look forward to all the years to come. All the new adventures and laughter. Together.

Hugs,
Karen