Marriage Letters: I knew you loved me when...

Join me and my wife, Audrey along with Amber @ The Run a Muck, as we write our marriage letters to shine light on the joy and truth of marriage, along with the struggles.  Marriage is worth fighting for.

Audge,

I knew you loved me when we found a rock that was perfect in Mentone.  When our hands met in the forest and beauty of nature was eclipsed by the beauty of that moment.

I know you love me when the couch becomes our new perfect place, or the bench, or the car, anywhere where we can be close enough to understand each other without words.

I knew you loved me when you charged in beside me.  Into whatever battle, mission, or story that God is orchestrating for us.  You hold on and move forward.  For longer stretches than I thought possible.

I knew you loved me when we dreamed together.  All our stories have main characters that do not change.

I know you love me when you do the small things that make me smile.  Garbage cans moved, a cup of water, a kiss.

I knew you loved me when we danced together on the pier before we said our vows.  You said it and I believe it.  I know it.

I love you,
Q

Comments

  1. AudreyFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I love how we both mentioned Mentone. :) Thanks for loving me. Especially this weekend! I hope you don't get sick. :/

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    1. QFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      We've got to go back to Mentone this summer

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Beautifully said. Stopping by from Amber's link-up. :)

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  3. Brandee ShaferMarch 2, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Waaaa! I want my husband to start blogging, now! :) Although he's told me before: his blog would be called the "anti blog," and its entire purpose would be to refute any and all craziness on my part. :)

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