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emily p. freeman

Creating space for your soul to breathe so you can discern your next right thing.

eight years later

june 2001

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.

Filed Under: family, Tuesdays Unwrapped Tagged With: marriage

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  1. Melissa says

    June 23, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    hey friend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! hope you have a great day. love you!

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  2. Ang @ The Creative Mama says

    June 23, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Have 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.

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  3. Richella says

    June 23, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Happy 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.

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  4. Jennifer P. says

    June 23, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Happy 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!

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  5. Sharone says

    June 23, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    Happy anniversary! Your life, and the way you share it, are a blessing to me 🙂

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  6. melissa @ the inspired room says

    June 23, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Happy anniversary! After 22 years, I’m still dating my hubby. And that is what my post is about, REAL LIFE!

    blessings,
    melissa

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  7. Dawn says

    June 23, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    ooo… 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?)

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  8. deb says

    June 23, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Uplifted in the sharing of your moment, your day, your love. Congratulations and enjoy.

    I shared this morning too..

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  9. Jo@Mylestones says

    June 23, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Happy 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.

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  10. Julie says

    June 23, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    I’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!

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  11. Emily@remodelingthislife says

    June 23, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Happy Anniversary to Emily and the man.

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  12. Whitney says

    June 23, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Hey 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

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  13. Jody says

    June 23, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Happy Anniversary friend. What fun to see that picture! My don’t we all look good! Hope you have a fun day celebrating.

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  14. Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home says

    June 23, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Happy anniversary, Emily!

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  15. Kristen ~ Pajama Mama says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    sigh…i just love the way you put things…

    Happy Anniversary!

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  16. Lindy says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Happy Anniversary, Emily! I love that picture!!!

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  17. Moods@zcouple.com says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Happy anniversary! thank you for making up remember those beatiful moments of our livies.

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  18. Kelli says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Enjoy your special day!! Thanks for encouraging us to celebrate daily our precious gifts!!

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  19. Julie says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Ah – congrats! We’re 9 years today!

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  20. Mary @ Giving Up On Perfect says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    In this anniversary season, I believe your words are my favorite description of celebrating marriage. Beautiful. Real. Love it!

    Happy anniversary!

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  21. do it yourselfer says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Please delete my linkys…i can’t figure out how to do it. i typed them in wrong. sorry.

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  22. kirwin says

    June 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Anniversary! On Sunday, DH and I will celebrate 11 years of wedded bliss. ; )

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  23. Christie says

    June 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    This is my first one!

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  24. Erin says

    June 23, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Happy anniversary!

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  25. Heathahlee says

    June 23, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Happy Anniversary Emily! That is a great pic! : )

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  26. julie says

    June 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Simply beautiful… Happy 8 years!

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  27. Richella says

    June 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    One 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.

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  28. Sue @ My Party of 6 says

    June 23, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Happy Anniversary!!

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  29. Holly says

    June 23, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Time 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!

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  30. Taryn says

    June 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Congratulations! Happy Day.

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  31. Michele @ Frugal Granola says

    June 23, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Happy Anniversary! What a great photo. 🙂

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  32. Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Oh 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! 🙂

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  33. Shannon says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Happy anniversary! We share the same anniversary month (our 7th was on the 15th). Love this post.

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  34. Steph says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Lovely sentiment and photo 🙂

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  35. Tina says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    grace and forgiveness and watching movies on the couch…

    beautiful.

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  36. Kat says

    June 24, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Awwwwwww. Happy anniversary. You are blessed, but I think you already know that 😉

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  37. patty says

    June 24, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    happy anniversary! 🙂

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  38. Bee says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Happy Anniversay! Thank you for sharing your lovely life, the “messy and unexpected,” with us.

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  39. Amy Jo Trager says

    June 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I 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.

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  40. Nouveau Stitch says

    June 25, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful sentiments, beautiful blog, beautiful inspiration.
    Thank you.

    Ellen

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  41. Candy says

    June 25, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Happy 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.

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  42. Hopefull says

    June 25, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    hoping it was a sweet day of love, affection and gratitude 🙂

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  43. Karen says

    June 30, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Oh, happy day! My husband also celebrated our anniversary on the 23rd. Nineteen wonderful years and counting!

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  44. Kelly says

    July 1, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Emily! What a gift a Godly, wonderful husband is! Kelly

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  45. To Think Is To Create says

    July 3, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Happy anniversary, sweet mama. We celebrated 11years on June 6th. Here’s to many more!

    xoxo

    Reply

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