One of these books basically stated, in chapter 1 mind you, that Matt & I had a 400% chance of divorce...or something like that. Kid before marriage, both from broken homes, Matt in law enforcement...yada yada yada, we were doomed. So we stopped reading those books and picked up some on warfare. Seriously. How to fight for each other in a bloody battlefield of dysfunctional behavior.
Year 4 was not to dissapoint in terms of adventure. We built a new home, Matt made the jump from patrol into School Resource Officer, and we became pregnant with Aden. Happy times, right?
I think we were trying to outrun life. There was finally enough money to pay the bills, a beautiful new house to decorate, and another baby on the way. All that young and broke stuff was a thing of the past.
Well, not really. The clouds started to gather and a depression set in. One day I will write about it. It was from this dark place that Matt learned to say to me "I'll die on this hill." He is assuring me that this is his fight, to the end. For my heart. For our family. I think back on it and it seems to me, that was the beginning of our marriage right there. For better or worse, Babe.
(so a quick note on the photos: 1-we can discuss my hair in the comment section, if you would like ;)
2-they do not always go with the exact year I am covering because 3-it's really hard to find pics without little people crawling all over us!)
Squeal! I LOVE MARRIAGE SERIES! This one gave me goosebumps...seriously had to read the last paragraph a few times because it was so well written and sweet. This series gives me so much joy- you've made it through SO much together, what fun to be able to celebrate cyberly with you! (Is that even a word?)
ReplyDeleteOh, and actually I'm totally digging your hair in the 3rd picture- very Aubrey Hepburn.
Oh Miss Megan you bless my heart! I really delight in our cyberly (we are so making that a word!) connection!! So blessed to have you reading and responding. I am only bummed I did not make more of a connection when you were across the room on a couch in that third story room of FBC :/ Clearly, you could have given me some good hair advice ;)
ReplyDeleteYou've had more hair changes than Hilary Clinton --- I LOVE IT! This series is a great blogging idea and I'm thoroughly enjoying a glimpse into your past! Kudos to you guys for weathering the storms together!
ReplyDelete"I'll die on this hill" made me tear up, b/c no matter what you & Matt have been through, neither of you ever gave up!
ReplyDeleteThis marriage series makes me want to start my own. Nice work capturing the moments.
ReplyDeleteJayna: funny, hair was the thing that finally made me jump and introduce myself to you online. Remember? http://nobodysgrassisgreenerthanours.blogspot.com/2009/07/haircut.html HA!
ReplyDeleteNicole; it gets me, too. Such a sweet affirmation in tough times. I think we are so stubborn we've stuck it out sometimes just for spite ;)
Marcela; thanks, Darlin' and yes! Do it! I would love to have some history between that first date and the last few years.
Love this.
ReplyDeleteAubrey- I have been reading your blog...I follow it through Megan's (I'm the tall skinny friend;) Anyway, and these are by far some of my favorite post of yours! I can relate to so much you are writing and a lot of it brings me back to some of my own experiences. What an amazing life you are all creating together! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the marriage series. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! Of course I remember you!!! I have stalked your blog a few times, too :) Love this cyber world-thanks for being brave enough to reach out and comment!
ReplyDeleteAnd Dianna! I will keep this up if it makes you happy :)
Aubrey Jane, you are such a beautiful person. You will always be one of my favs.
ReplyDelete<3 & miss your face.