Today, we celebrate grace and forgiveness and watching movies on the couch. We celebrate what was before, when life together was new and all about us. We celebrate what is now, with kids and blurry days of task and sit-down dinners and one-more-story. And we celebrate what will be, the future that always seems far off and later, but is to me this day. Because this life we have now, with all its messy and unexpected, is the lovely future that this dreamer always hoped to live.
Do you have a minute to stop and chat at the sky? Link up below to share with us what it is you are celebrating this day, be it simple, messy, lovely or grand.
Melissa says
June 23, 2009 at 12:56 AMhey friend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! hope you have a great day. love you!
Ang @ The Creative Mama says
June 23, 2009 at 1:06 AMHave I mentioned that I just love your writing? I wish I could bottle it up, not once do I leave your blog un-inspired…
Cheers to celebrating, Emily!
My gift this week was special, and came in the form of an old wooden children’s game… thanks for the opportunity to share.
Richella says
June 23, 2009 at 1:14 AMHappy Anniversary! Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. 24 years together and counting. Isn’t it amazing how fast they fly by? The days are often long, but the years are short.
This past week I was struck by what I saw as I was sweeping the porch. You should know you’re having a real influence on people, Emily, when you’re getting them to reflect on what they see as they sweep.
God bless you with many more years of partnership with the love of your life.
Jennifer P. says
June 23, 2009 at 2:15 AMHappy Anniversary Emily! With a heart full of gratitude and humor and love as yours is, I know you will enjoy many, many more years of happiness together!
Sharone says
June 23, 2009 at 2:37 AMHappy anniversary! Your life, and the way you share it, are a blessing to me 🙂
melissa @ the inspired room says
June 23, 2009 at 2:51 AMHappy anniversary! After 22 years, I’m still dating my hubby. And that is what my post is about, REAL LIFE!
blessings,
melissa
Dawn says
June 23, 2009 at 6:42 AMooo… i love the part about the life you have now. this is certainly a beautiful thought all wrapped up around your anniversary. enjoy your celebration…
(and now i see where the inspiration for those black cabinets came in?)
deb says
June 23, 2009 at 7:05 AMUplifted in the sharing of your moment, your day, your love. Congratulations and enjoy.
I shared this morning too..
Jo@Mylestones says
June 23, 2009 at 7:53 AMHappy anniversary! Such a tremendous gift to be living the future you’d always dreamed–and a further gift to realize it as a gift now, before it becomes a looking back.
Julie says
June 23, 2009 at 8:15 AMI’m printing out the last sentence you wrote and taping it to my fridge. I love that, the NOW is what I dreamed about having too. Somehow I seem to get caught up occasionally in the “was”. Your blog is a Blessing to me too & I never get tired of hearing about your mommy-days.
Happy Anniversary!
Emily@remodelingthislife says
June 23, 2009 at 8:15 AMHappy Anniversary to Emily and the man.
Whitney says
June 23, 2009 at 8:21 AMHey girl, I wanted to join in the fun today. Happy Anniversary, we celebrate 8 years in 2 weeks! Hope to see you at the pool soon!
Whitney
Jody says
June 23, 2009 at 8:51 AMHappy Anniversary friend. What fun to see that picture! My don’t we all look good! Hope you have a fun day celebrating.
Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home says
June 23, 2009 at 8:59 AMHappy anniversary, Emily!
Kristen ~ Pajama Mama says
June 23, 2009 at 9:05 AMsigh…i just love the way you put things…
Happy Anniversary!
Lindy says
June 23, 2009 at 9:44 AMHappy Anniversary, Emily! I love that picture!!!
Moods@zcouple.com says
June 23, 2009 at 9:46 AMHappy anniversary! thank you for making up remember those beatiful moments of our livies.
Kelli says
June 23, 2009 at 9:59 AMEnjoy your special day!! Thanks for encouraging us to celebrate daily our precious gifts!!
Julie says
June 23, 2009 at 10:37 AMAh – congrats! We’re 9 years today!
Mary @ Giving Up On Perfect says
June 23, 2009 at 10:42 AMIn this anniversary season, I believe your words are my favorite description of celebrating marriage. Beautiful. Real. Love it!
Happy anniversary!
do it yourselfer says
June 23, 2009 at 10:54 AMHappy Anniversary! Please delete my linkys…i can’t figure out how to do it. i typed them in wrong. sorry.
kirwin says
June 23, 2009 at 11:05 AMHappy Anniversary! On Sunday, DH and I will celebrate 11 years of wedded bliss. ; )
Christie says
June 23, 2009 at 11:16 AMThis is my first one!
Erin says
June 23, 2009 at 11:41 AMHappy anniversary!
Heathahlee says
June 23, 2009 at 12:28 PMHappy Anniversary Emily! That is a great pic! : )
julie says
June 23, 2009 at 12:54 PMSimply beautiful… Happy 8 years!
Richella says
June 23, 2009 at 12:54 PMOne more thing, Emily: you were such a pretty bride. You definitely found a gown to showcase your beautiful shoulders. And you actually chose bridesmaids’ dresses that you wouldn’t embarrass you and your wedding party years later! Is that Nester looking up at you?
But you’re prettier now.
Sue @ My Party of 6 says
June 23, 2009 at 1:46 PMHappy Anniversary!!
Holly says
June 23, 2009 at 1:55 PMTime goes so quickly. . .I know people tell us that all the time, but it is so true! I pray the next eight years are more wonderful than the last, and that you will continue to grow closer to God, and each other. . .Happy anniversary!
Taryn says
June 23, 2009 at 2:11 PMCongratulations! Happy Day.
Michele @ Frugal Granola says
June 23, 2009 at 2:52 PMHappy Anniversary! What a great photo. 🙂
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says
June 23, 2009 at 9:10 PMOh my – I love how the Lord works like that. I was thinking of you earlier when I emailed, but had no idea it was your anniversary today. The Lord was whispering.
What a BEAUTIFUL post! 🙂
Shannon says
June 23, 2009 at 9:31 PMHappy anniversary! We share the same anniversary month (our 7th was on the 15th). Love this post.
Steph says
June 23, 2009 at 10:07 PMHappy Anniversary! Lovely sentiment and photo 🙂
Tina says
June 23, 2009 at 10:21 PMgrace and forgiveness and watching movies on the couch…
beautiful.
Kat says
June 24, 2009 at 2:03 AMAwwwwwww. Happy anniversary. You are blessed, but I think you already know that 😉
patty says
June 24, 2009 at 2:13 AMhappy anniversary! 🙂
Bee says
June 24, 2009 at 8:56 AMHappy Anniversay! Thank you for sharing your lovely life, the “messy and unexpected,” with us.
Amy Jo Trager says
June 24, 2009 at 2:31 PMI was married on the same day, June 23, 2001!! Unfortunately, yesterday we both forgot and my husband left for a business trip before we remembered. We texted our “happy anniversary”‘s to each other; something that wasn’t around 8 years ago. Oh, how the years have changed, not just with technology but with kids and jobs and LIFE.
Nouveau Stitch says
June 25, 2009 at 8:10 AMBeautiful sentiments, beautiful blog, beautiful inspiration.
Thank you.
Ellen
Candy says
June 25, 2009 at 9:09 AMHappy Anniversary! I know 2 other couples who were married that same day 8 years ago! I love the way you summed it all up. Perfectly imperfect.
Hopefull says
June 25, 2009 at 11:10 PMhoping it was a sweet day of love, affection and gratitude 🙂
Karen says
June 30, 2009 at 6:16 PMOh, happy day! My husband also celebrated our anniversary on the 23rd. Nineteen wonderful years and counting!
Kelly says
July 1, 2009 at 2:21 PMHappy Anniversary, Emily! What a gift a Godly, wonderful husband is! Kelly
To Think Is To Create says
July 3, 2009 at 4:33 PMHappy anniversary, sweet mama. We celebrated 11years on June 6th. Here’s to many more!
xoxo