Ten years ago today, I married my best friend. The last ten years have brought us much change in our lives: cross country move, new jobs, children, and life’s challenging ups and downs. Through it all we have stayed strong, committed, and continued to laugh each day with each other.
I am thankful and blessed to be married to my best friend. My best friend for the last 14 years. Because of him I am a better woman, wife, mother. Because of Him I am a better wife, woman, mother.
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12
I am a firm believer, because of our faith in our God, our marriage is strong and committed. We have a strong friendship and a strong marriage. We are two big goof balls, not really the mushy romantic type. We love to laugh and laugh often. Reflecting back over the last ten years brings fond memories. We have endured many changes in our life and marriage. Good change. Change is good.
I love the above quote in the photo above. Hold hands every chance you can. Be the best you can be. Marry your best friend. Listen. Hug often. Care more. Love deeply. Treasure always. Be the first to say I’m sorry. Kiss good morning. Kiss and make-up. Kiss just because. Kiss goodnight. Always be willing to compromise. Respect one another. Be a team player. Remember why you fell in love. Make a promise to each other to find time to be alone together. Don’t forget to laugh. Love each other.
For a recap (or older photos for a good giggle) check out these two previous anniversary posts: 9 years and 8 years . Ya know, because I am always up for a good giggle fest and laughing at myself!
Renee says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is a wonderful accomplishment, and cheers to many more happy years. My husband and I have been married for 6 years, our best tip has to be when “he’s right, he’s right” and when “you’re right you’re right”. I have no idea what it means but it makes us laugh 🙂
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Congrats! I’ve been married for wow, almost 9 years, and listening with both ears is so important in our relationship.
Hanan says
Happy Anniversary!
Tamara says
Wishing you both a wonderful and happy wedding anniversary!
MegG says
Adorable! Congratulations!! I’ve been married for 2 fantastic years. My favorite tips are always say thank you and recognize and be appreciative of the little things.
Lisa says
Happy, happy anniversary! 10 years is something to shout about, especially in this day and age. Hope you had a wonderful celebration and here’s to the next 10 being abundantly, fabulously blessed by God’s amazing hand!
I’ve been married to my best friend for going on 24 years now. My best marriage advice is pray together outloud for one another and other needs. It grows a new level of closeness and intimacy.
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Viane says
Congratulations! I read your post with both admiration and envy 😛
Laila @OnlyLaila says
I love the pictures of you and your husband! Wishing you God’s best in the years to come!
Rachel says
Thank you SO much Laila!! 🙂
Sarah Jane @ The Fit Cookie says
Great post! I love the photo and quote 🙂 My husband and I have been married 9 years (in May). We have been through the grinder a few times, but it is so important to take time to put each other first. And I completely agree: a solid relationship with God makes a world of difference 🙂
Jenn says
Laughter is one if the most important things in a marriage! As long as you can laugh with your partner, everything else will be okay!
RunStylish says
Congrats!
I’m just coming up on 9 years with my love! We met training for our first marathon. How romantic, right 🙂
Lolo says
Happy Anniversary! It has been 11 for me. 🙂
Tracie says
I love that quote.
My husband and I have been married for ten years, and remembering why we fell in love is a big part of that.