23 Years...

Tomorrow is my parent's twenty-third wedding anniversary!  It isn't a super special number anniversary like 25 or 50, but it represents so much.  Well, the obvious one is that 23 years ago my parents were married.  They made a lifelong covenant before God and witnesses to love and to serve one another for the rest of their lives.  Their anniversary also marks a half-way point in both of their lives.  My parents have been married to each other for half of their lives (give or take a few months).  Not only that, but they have raised three kids and been teachers and examples to countless other people through the years they have been married and the years before they were married.

Why does their marriage mean so much to me?

First of all, if they hadn't gotten married, I wouldn't be here.  I also wouldn't have had my two siblings who have taught me so much.  (They have taught me things ranging from how to hold my violin to how to get a hair clip out of the toilet without getting your hands wet!)  I am so thankful that God chose to put me into this family!  He has blessed me in so many ways because of my parents!

Secondly, they have taught me so much about life, music, and what it means to be a follower of Christ.  By their words and their example, they have taught me practical skills such as how to load a dishwasher or how to pound a nail into a board.  But, most importantly, they have taught me what it means to be a Christian--not just in name, but in life!

In today's culture, divorce is a common part of life.  Probably all of us know someone who has been through a divorce or we may have even been involved in one ourselves.  I have been blessed to be a part of a marriage where my parent's commitment and love for each other is so evident.  If any of you have met my parents, you have probably seen this for yourself!  My parents are such an incredible of what a healthy and Godly marriage looks like and I am so blessed to have their example in my life!

I thank God for my parents and all they have done for me!  I love you Mom and Dad!