Exams and Anniversaries!!

So it's finally here...the exam I have been studying so hard for! 8 months of studying and I am about to finally take it!

As I mentioned before, I am not the best at taking exams, and they really do freak me out. But I know God is going to be there with me. It's me and God in that room. So prayers are always appreciated...this Friday is the day (10/28). But I have to say, I have been receiving an overwhelming amount of support, prayers, love, and cheers from so many on this. I feel like I have so many people backing me, and I just feel honored. My parents, Jen, and of course Todd have been so integral in this preparation. Their prayers, support and love have just been outstanding!

But in addition, some very special friends and my second family - my small group and church family have just been incredible. The encouraging emails they have sent just really help me to know that I am not alone. God has blessed me with some very dear and special people in my life! Over the past few months, I have felt more lonely because I have lost some friendships or friendships have changed, and I have had some family concerns,  so all of this was taking a toll on me. But God has really showed me who is there for me when I need them the most!

SO.....Christmas 2011, I will get the results. And there is going to be a party!! WOOT!!

And...two days later we are off on our anniversary trip to Pennsylvania! Sooooooo excited!! We have a tradition to go to a new state every year for our anniversary, and this year is the great state of PA! We are going to Hershey, Gettysburg, Philly, Punxatawney, and Pittsburgh! And because of God's help, our hotels are practically free because of all the hotel points I have racked up this year! Plus, with a lot of the craziness happening this year, we are soo ready for this getaway!! I couldn't be more excited, and will definitely update on the fun when we return!

Can't believe it has been 3 years! When I think about it, I am amazed it has been that long, and yet it sometimes feels like we have been married forever! God is really guiding us in this marriage with so many things, and I am sooo proud to have him as mine! When I think of all we have been through the past 3 years, God has been so gracious and wonderful to us! My husband is someone I can't help but admire and adore and love. He's the kind of man that God really wants men to be for their wives. He puts me first (well God first and then me) and loves me and adores me as well. My best friend of sooooo many years...actually 16 years! AMAZING! Not only married for 3 years...my best friend of 16 years! I can't imagine being without him.

                                  First date in 1996.

                    Our wedding day - November 1, 2008

Best Day Ever!!

It truly was the best day of my life - November 1, 2008! I married my best friend and love of my life on that day, and he still holds my heart! Best day ever! So for those who pray for me and Todd and our marriage, I appreciate those prayers! I think too many times we get caught up in our own selfishness (especially me) or we get too comfortable and then give up too fast. I don't want to do that. Todd didn't give up on me when he waited to date me when I was old enough and turned 16 (waited 10 months), and then he didn't give up on me when we moved our separate ways in college, or when I moved to New Jersey. He didn't give up on me during so many trying times. How could I ever give up on him? I love him so very much and look forward to TONS of anniversaries together!