True Love

I am pretty sure I was born with a wanderlust- I cannot ever remember a time when I didn't wish I was travelling to exciting places. So, sixteen years ago when I finally got the opportunity to hit the road, I jumped in with both feet. I signed a contract with a travelling nurse company to take 13 week assignments all over the country.

What could be better than seeing the country and getting paid to do it? After much prayer, I finally decided that North Miami Beach, Florida would be my first stop. Having never been there, I had no idea what to expect. When I got there and saw this, I thought I was in heaven.

In a million years, I never anticipated meeting my future husband here but, that is what happened. Thankfully, the spirit nudged me in the right direction 'cause I had a difficult time believing that loud, foul mouthed Puerto Rican guy I was hired to work with was THE ONE.

Last week, we celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. Unbelievable! If you had asked me on that day in Florida where we would be today, I would not have guessed living in Arizona with our four beautiful daughters. Thankfully, the Lord has a plan for each of us and mine included building an eternal family with Chino.

We celebrated with a special candlelit dinner outdoors . The girls were SOOO excited to be included in our anniversary dinner. " Mom, it feels like we are actually at your wedding reception." " Which fork do I eat my salad with, mom?" " Can I actually USE the cloth napkin or is it just to look at?" It is amazing how the table manners improved as well.

My favortie part of the evening? Jennifer's fake British accent. The second she picked up her stemmed glass, out it came....

I'm glad they felt special 'cause thats what I have felt like almost every day since our wedding. Thanks for an adventurous, crazy, never boring, sometimes hair pulling 13 years, Dear. I'm looking forward to many many more.