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While enjoying the crisp night air and taking in the beauty of the cloudless sky decorated with so many sparkling stars, I was thinking back to that same night 32 year ago.  A smile came to my face as well as to my heart.

Eric was so nervous about getting married.  He knew from experience that it takes work and being in love doesn’t erase the challenges of growing together.  He fasted the three days prior to our wedding day! Truly, he was completely nervous.

But get married we did; thirty-two years ago today.  Our immediate family, the preacher, the couple who stood with us, and a stow-away couple who crashed the wedding (!) witnessed the beginning of a life full of joy.  A nervous groom and an ecstatic bride said “I do” and they did.  Truly a match made in heaven.  It didn’t last long enough but it was wonderful.

If you are married, lavish some extra attention on your spouse today, just because you can.  If you are single, hold out for the one you know God has chosen for you – it’s well worth the wait.  If, like me, you no longer have the opportunity to snuggle with the love of your life, spend some time with Jesus and share your heart with Him; He’s a good listener.  And if you happen to be in a relationship that is breaking your heart because it’s not all you want it to be, share that with Jesus too; He really does care.

Today is my anniversary.  I will rejoice and be glad for what I was given.  I will celebrate love!

….Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly.

And the best of the three is love.

                                                                                                                                                     I Corinthians 13:13 (MSG