We are so excited to be celebrating our one year wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe that a year has past since we said our vows to each other and became a family. We are grateful to God for guiding us to this point - it has been a really hard year. We didn't have many people tell us that the first year of marriage would be as hard as it's been, but since we've been married and talked to many married friends, we have found that we are not alone in our experience. We are still very much in process of learning to put away selfishness and instead put each other's needs before our own wants or perceived needs. There have been times in the past year when both of us would have been much happier to walk away from this commitment to God and to each other. But God kept us.... that is all I can say. You know, it's hard to be honest about your relationship with others especially when things aren't going so great. It's not very popular or comfortable to let others know you are struggling. Thankfully, we have some great friends and family who have walked with us and reminded us we are not alone. We still have rough moments but they are fewer and farther between. Thankfully, we have friends in our life who routinely ask us how we are doing. In a more positive light, through this year, we have had some really great times together. We are learning how to pray together and read God's Word together. We are learning how to work as "one" instead of 2 individual singles. We are learning how to be obedient to God as a family in serving and ministry. If you are reading this, please pray that God will continue to grow us in our love for Him and for each other.
We were so encouraged by the anniversary calls, text messages, and cards that so many of you gave to us. Thank you for standing by us and letting us know that you are praying for us and celebrating with us.
This is the powerpoint we showed at our wedding
David watching me walk down the aisle
Me and my Dad
My Grammy cried through the entire ceremony - she was so happy for us
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David Ashworth Jr.
2 comments:
Congratulations on one year!! I understand about the first year being tough. Marriage is a difficult thing but it also is a wonderful thing. Continue to keep God in the center of it. Not to discourage you, but having a baby is not going to make things any easier. I have learned that. Hang in there and God bless you both and your little one on the way!!
Lynnette
Hey Joyous and David!!
Happy Anniversary Sept. 30th Just think, I was there and truly experienced it. I can't even describe the thankfulness to God that I had that day......knowing full well that God was working in and through you.
Ya' know, I remember our first year of marriage and I remember crying a lot because I thought it was supposed to be nice, and it was FAR from "nice". It was HARD!! Hang in there. I can truly say that it gets sweeter and more precious as the years go by!
Love you
Colleen
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