Marriage. The most amazing, most difficult, most fulfilling, most submissive, most frustrating, yet most wonderful human relationship we get to experience. Not only do we experience it, we eagerly pursue and willingly enter into it. Twenty-one years ago when I married, I was nervous, excited, in love, and yes, more than a little naive.
One year ago, June 20, 2012, we met our sweet Hanissa for the first time.
It was a beautiful day for a picnic and hike. We went up to Ma’oer Shan to share the day with great friends.
Every year our community gathers to celebrate milestones in the lives of our children. We have a special celebration for those completing 6th, 8th, and 12th grade. And a special prayer/sending off time for those leaving for college (many choose to stay an extra year). This year our sweet Charis finished middle school.
How do you cool off on a hot day? A dip in the pool, of course. But not just any pool. The seventh story, rooftop pool.
I love setting aside time to focus on His resurrection with family and friends. All we believe hinges on the fact that He willingly took our punishment and conquered sin and death when He rose again. Then, instead of the death penalty we deserve, He offers us life, everlasting. There is no better reason to…