7 Years!

Okay, so it's past midnight, and officially, November 7th 2010. Today is Chris and My Wedding Anniversary.

7 Years!!!

We actually celebrated a whole month early, because that's when my mom could take the girls overnight. The past 7 years have been a dream come true for me. Chris and I were talking, and 7 years, is actually starting to sound like a long time now.

Back when I was single, I would say my prayers, and talk to my Father in Heaven.....and we had a deal. Well, lets just say, I KNEW my Heavenly Father was going to deliver when it came to finding my eternal companion. On this one thing in particular, I never doubted. I had complete faith that I would not be let down. And I wasn't! I got married a little older than most. But I was willing to wait. Even if that meant not getting married in this life. Which is what it started to feel like. And I would have been okay with that, as long as my Prince Charming would find me sometime. I'm not really sure why I deserve such blessings.

Now looking back, I know why I had to wait. But at the time, I had no idea. My BEST friend from High School, got married, and divorced. Chris' good friend from High School got married and then was widowed. They met online. Got married, and combined their two families. At the time I remember thinking.....geez, I can't believe my best friend has been married twice now, and I still haven't found the right one once! ha..ha.. Then they introduced Chris and I to each other. Let's just say, that I'm glad Chris is so faithful, and listens to that still small voice. He told me, that he knew he was supposed to ask me to marry him. He had been told, just like he was told he needed to go on his mission. It wasn't him, and it wasn't me, it was the spirit. And I'm so glad Chris listened to it!

We do everything together. We don't want to be apart. I didn't think it was possible to love someone so much! To love everything about them. Every freckle, his voice, crooked toes, you name it, I love it. I told my Heavenly Father that I wanted the perfect guy! Now we all know that no one is perfect. But you see, Chris IS perfect. He's perfect for me!!!!! My Heavenly Father delivered the perfect guy to me, as promised in our deal :)

Once I told a girl friend, that I was going to marry the perfect guy, and that we were going to live in total Bliss forever. She laughed at me, and said that I was crazy. That kind of stuff doesn't happen, she told me. But when you trust in the Lord, everything is possible. I'll tell you what.....when the Lord makes a promise, he always keeps it. Just like when we live the commandments!

I feel like I want to bear my testimony. I don't do it at church, because I'm too scared to stand up in sacrament. But I KNOW my Savior lives, and that Heavenly Father IS our Father. I have complete trust and faith in him. I know that every commandment given to us, is for our good. He loves us, and wants us to be happy. I know that by living the commandments, we can feel peace. Knowing that the blessings will be far greater than we could possibly imagine. I have been so blessed throughout my life so far. I always recognize the Fathers hand in my life, and once I see it, I don't hesitate to thank him always! I'm so grateful for the atonement. I'm so grateful to live in such a wonderful country, and to have so much. I am grateful for the best parents and relatives and for my two beautiful little girls. And I am so grateful for my husband. The one person I can't wait to spend eternity with. I am grateful for a living prophet, and for the dedication of each and every person who serves in the church. I hope that we can all be good examples to each other. I know that the eternal family is of the MOST importance. I could go on and on, but I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

I just want my HF to know, that I am eternally grateful for Chris, Bree, and Elle. They are my whole world. I love them! Happy Anniversary babe! 7 years, and counting..... Forever!