Big number 3!

I think that our anniversary is probably one of my favorite holidays (that is saying a lot since the selfish part of me gets pretty darn excited about my birthday and presents). First and foremost, it is a testimony to God's grace in our lives- the fact that two sinners can be married to each other and love every minute of it is not something to be taken for granted. It is only by God's grace that we are able to get up in the morning and smile at each other, morning after morning. It is also a testimony of Christ's love for us. I am blown away that Nelson loves me unconditionally, especially in light of the times that I have been a less than loveable wife. But he still does. He looks at me in a way that sends chills up my spine and gives me goosebumps. But as much as he loves me, I know that Chirst loves me that much more. The first time Nelson told me that he loved me, I remembered being blown away by that, but I also remember the thought that if a human can love me that much, how much more does my heavenly Father love me. Nelson accepts me for who I am- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Christ does the same thing, and I am often brought to tears when I even attempt to think about how much Christ loves me.
And our anniversary is exciting to think about the year to come! Who knows what it will hold, but at least we get to go through it together!

Here are some pics from three years ago today...









and here are some from today!