Twenty six years ago I was a young, very self centered girl, madly in love with a handsome, quiet, eastern North Carolina young man. I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do with my life. But I did know that I, quite simply, could not imagine living a single day without this man.
Twenty six years ago we said our vows. I was so overwhelmed with joy that I cried through the entire service.
Twenty six years ago today I promised to love and cherish this man until death do us part. In sickness and in health. For richer and for poorer.
Twenty six years ago the world was our oyster. Twenty six years ago we had absolutely no idea the adversities we would face and ultimately overcome.
One of the things that I'm most grateful for is that my husband, without even being aware he was doing so, helped me grow up. He has always put me and our girls needs first. Always. Without question. Without even knowing what he was doing he was a biblical husband. And let me tell you, as in most marriages, there were seasons we did not act very Godly towards one another.
As we await for the Lord to return for His church, for His beloved Bride, our marriages are to prepare us to be presented to Jesus. Here on earth we work out the junk. The ultimate goal is for our husbands to present their Brides to Christ.
I will forever be grateful that my husband patiently waited for me to become the woman, mother, and human being that God intended me to be.
For the past twenty six years we've had a lot of laughter, a lot of tears, and a lot of love. We've gotten a lot wrong. But we've also gotten a lot really right. We've lived through more than most couples go through in a lifetime. All of it preparing us to be the people God has called us to be.
And just as I prepared aimlessly twenty six years ago for my wedding day? Today I prepare, wait, and watch. All of these life lessons with my best friend and partner for life? Well, they have been to help me prepare to meet my Bridegroom face to face.
I couldn't be any prouder of who we've become as partners and people. God has been merciful and faithful. Robin Wooten you are simply the best. Thank you for loving me unconditionally even when I deserved anything but love. I'd do it all over again in a New York minute just to get to this place in life with you.
We still have "junk". And we are by no means perfect. But you are perfect for me. I hope to, one day, stand with you shoulder to shoulder before God's throne. Hopefully, He will look at us with compassion and say "Job well done faithful Saints. Welcome home my Beloved(s)".
"And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony"– Colossians 3:14
