Exactly 8 years ago, on this day 19 June 2004, I walked down the aisle to say my vows before God to get married to Royston. Whether it is today, or 10, 20, 30 years down the road, I think we will always be saying that we can't believe it has been xxx years that we are married! And indeed, I do think that with each year as we celebrate our wedding anniversary, there is and should be a sense of awe that we have made it thus far! By human efforts, it would probably not have been possible. We are in awe that it is with Christ our cornerstone that we can stand in this marriage and truly say Blessed Wedding Anniversary because we are blessed with Christ as the center of our marriage.
We have been blessed with an amazing journey the past 8 years. Imagine going through the whole process of pregnancy with the nausea and discomforts, followed by months of sleepless nights and 12 months of breastfeeding, and then dealing with toddler tantrums and whatever unbecoming behaviours, toilet training, etc - and multiply this 3 times over! And to add to that, probably the biggest transition in our lives would have been our major move in migrating to Australia with a toddler and 6-month-old in tow. I am indeed in awe that we have not only survived, but by God's grace, we are thriving in what He has led us into.
As our pastor used to say, our love for each other grows. He described it as saying that 10 years ago, he may have loved his wife 100%. But 10 years later, he still loves his wife 100%, but this 100% has grown in capacity. I am understanding a bit more of what this really means. Through all that we've been through the past 8 years, I know our love for each other has grown. Our 100% has become bigger.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
(Jeremiah 29:11)
