Monday, August 27, 2012

I do...

As stated earlier this year, I have been on a path of rediscovery. I just felt the Lord tugging on my hand and I willing went (after a wee bit of resistance) Along the way, I found a girl who no longer finds her happiness through the approval of others. I found a girl who knows she is loved and loves back with every fiber of her being.

Through this journey, the Lord through in a few curve balls. Among those was the calling to homeschool, a mission trip to serve in South East Asia, 15 pound weight loss, a few tears, a bunch of smiles and a surprise vow renewal ceremony in honor of our 10th anniversary!!!

He asked and I said yes. I would marry him over and over again if necessary. By our sides, stood 2 amazing friends who have been constant rocks in our lives over the last few years. My sweet NKL, thank you for your lessons in Grace and Love.

My life is a puzzle. The Lord has already created the pieces to my puzzle and they are falling into place. Along the way, I may have tried to take pieces away or add a few that don't belong.

This year, I learned that I am not in control of my puzzle. The Lord is and what a beautiful, perfect puzzle it is.










2 comments:

Carolyn said...

This has left me all choked up. I am so happy for you, Crystal! You deserve every bit of the peace and joy the Lord has in store for you. You are a beautiful and wonderful wife, mother, friend, woman. So glad for you today.

Danny said...

You continue to amaze me and I can't believe that someone like me could be the father of someone like you!
Beautiful blog post. You are so talented with words among many other things. I did not know about this ceremony until now, but that is not only ok, it is great. This is a moment for you & Ryan that will last forever.