3 years and counting
yup folks... I have now officially been married 3 years today. No babies and no plans for them... just to get that annoying question out of the way that EVERYONE seems to ask because we are past the 2 year mark. Back to the reflection... I did get married young and it hasn't been an easy three years in life lessons - what with graduating (tough year - especially when it comes to money). Riverpointe (the church)- such highs and lows - probably some of the deepest lows in my lifetime so far. But the amazing thing is having someone there to grow with through all of this. I am not the same person I was 3 years ago - but as I was thinking about things last night - I realized that without Doug I would also be someone comepletely different. I think it is fascinating how we can shape another person's life. It is also interesting to see how different Doug and I are and how those differences have stretched me to be more open minded to change and I think in the process more open to God transforming my life.
Now living in Rochester has propelled our friendship - I guess it might be all the extra time to actually talk about philosophy, beliefs, and faith to a deeper extent then, NPR was interesting this morning. It has been a tough lesson for me to learn recently that God gives rough times as a gift. A gift to grow and learn and to thank him for not only the good days but also the bad ones (Job 3). This move and this transition in our marriage has given me time to focus on what my passion really is: my faith. I think I lost sight of that with all the ministry...crazy how that sounds... but too often true. I wanted to help with youth group because it made me feel important and gave me purpose... but it wasn't an outpouring of my love for God. I have learned that spiritual growth and maturity is your growing capacity to love God and love others. (not how much time you spend inside the church). I have never been more passionate about my faith - or so thankful for the people God has placed in my life.
Happy days ahead:)
Now living in Rochester has propelled our friendship - I guess it might be all the extra time to actually talk about philosophy, beliefs, and faith to a deeper extent then, NPR was interesting this morning. It has been a tough lesson for me to learn recently that God gives rough times as a gift. A gift to grow and learn and to thank him for not only the good days but also the bad ones (Job 3). This move and this transition in our marriage has given me time to focus on what my passion really is: my faith. I think I lost sight of that with all the ministry...crazy how that sounds... but too often true. I wanted to help with youth group because it made me feel important and gave me purpose... but it wasn't an outpouring of my love for God. I have learned that spiritual growth and maturity is your growing capacity to love God and love others. (not how much time you spend inside the church). I have never been more passionate about my faith - or so thankful for the people God has placed in my life.
Happy days ahead:)