Marriage. It's knowing someone loves you despite The way you look in the morning, Despite the extra pounds, Despite the critical word you wish You could take back. Marriage is having someone to Check the mole you can't see, To scratch your back where you Can't reach, and to grab a kiss Which you can't resist. It's crying together and laughing at The silliest things. It's pet names that no one else will Ever know, and intimate times that Jack and I described as being "Too sweet for words." A good marriage is praying together, Doing devotions together, Serving God together, Always, always together, even when You're apart. Marriage is coming home and Being embraced in loving arms, Being overcome with gratitude that You are no longer alone. In the best of scenarios, marriage is Too short. The years can never be enough. May you treasure each moment the Lord gives you. May you savor the sweetness of Two being one. |