Bond

Hopefully it goes without saying that I want to spend the rest of my life with my husband.

But I really hope that I get to experience big moles, adult diapers, and hairy ears with these

people too.

We have committed to walking with each other through life. And we have. Through

babies and holidays, through peaks and valleys, and most importantly through real

conflicts that have strengthened us the most. I don't highlight the

conflicts because we have had so many but because I'm so glad

that we have chosen to love each other enough to work through our differences

and become even closer in the process. I think so many people miss out

because they (much like me) try to avoid differences or "conflict."

But I am smart enough to know now that these are a part of life. Period.

We can learn to really work through them with people or

we will probably not have a whole lot of meaningful relationships.

(Just my 2 cents for you this morning.)

We are a family because we share the bond of Christ and in eternity I think we may

all live on the same block, at least that is my prayer. ; )

Every Thursday night there is nowhere else we would rather be and our time together in

the word or praying is so precious. I'm so thankful for our "Life" Group and hope the next

5 years are even more amazing!

P.S. If you aren't a part of a small group, I don't think there is anything

more important that you could do to strengthen your walk with Christ and

lessen the load of life.

We were made to live in intimate fellowship with other believers.