One Year

Last Sunday, Julie and I celebrated one year of marriage. For my gift to her, our friend Mandy did an amazing job of painting a picture of us (shown above) from Julie’s favorite wedding photo.

I’m so blessed to have Julie as my wife and my helper. We’ve grown a lot as a couple over the last year. We’ve faced many challenges together through God’s providence and grace. Looking back, I realize now how empty of a man I was before having her in my life. I have no idea what new trials and experiences await us this next year, but I know in Christ we’ll work through them together. On any day, she is my sunshine and her love is a reminder of a hope that doesn’t disappoint. I love you, Sweetheart.

SHMILY

Labor Day Weekend and La Purisima Mission

Julie and I visited our friend, David, in Manhattan Beach, CA over Labor Day Weekend. The trip to LA was a much needed break for both of us. David’s apartment was less than a minute’s walk to the beach, and I got to swim in the Pacific Ocean for the first time. We also went and saw the musical, Legally Blonde, at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. It was a wonderfully, relaxing weekend spent in the company of a great friend.

Additionally, this past Saturday we traveled a few miles east to visit the La Purisima Mission outside of Lompoc. We were fortunate to arrive on a day when volunteers were reenacting life at the mission a few hundred years ago. We had a great time learning about the history between the Indian culture and Spanish missionary interactions. Julie and I helped make soap, and we got to see a cow with very large horns.

A Work of Love

Julie and I received a beautiful quilt commemorating our wedding day from two wonderful ladies from our church in Albuquerque. Thank you Linno and Carol for your continued love and prayers! I can't quite believe Julie and I are approaching one year of marriage in just over a month!