5 years of marriage

 Dominical & Pavones (Costa Rica)

1st wedding anniversary

 Cambria (Central Coast of CA)

2nd wedding anniversary 

Mineral King (Sierra National Park, CA)

3rd wedding anniversary 

 Ashland, Oregon

4th wedding anniversary 

Vancouver & Whistler, Canada

5th wedding anniversary 

It is amazing to reflect back over the past 5 years and recall all of the adventures, milestones, valley's and mountain tops we have climbed figuratively and literally. Father God loves to spoil his children and my relationship with Michael is a constant reminder of his extravagant love towards us. When we were dating Michael first told me of this African Proverb, "You can go faster alone, but farther together." Not only has our love taken us on an exploration to new sites and places, it has taken us on an exploration deeper into the Fathers heart of love, patience, grace, and forgiveness towards one another. I am so thankful for my best friend and soul mate, looking forward to all that is to come! 

For every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who has no shadow of turning~James 1:17

Established Hands.

 Traditional Pinning Ceremony

Two years ago this month we sold all our furniture, packed our cars with boxes and clothes, and waved goodbye to the beautiful central coast of California. Little did we know when we said "I do" we'd both say yes to the call of nursing on our lives. Being uprooted, toiling and trusting in the Lords provisions each step of the way. 

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! (Psalm 90:17) 

This is exactly what the Lord has been doing. Pouring out his favor to open doors, giving sustenance spiritually, physically, and emotionally, and establishing our hands and hearts to serve the sick and dying. 

His faithfulness has carried Michael through 4 years of total devotion to this call, which has come with much sacrifice. To now come out on the other side finishing the race with perseverance...it feels so good (I speak on his behalf:) 

 Michael's nursing school was based on a lottery system. I applied there as well but his number was chosen. We laughed, knowing his lucky number, was actually chosen by God long before. 

 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10). 

The journey has not been all milk and honey, but it hasn't been 40 years either! Thank you Jesus! We rejoice in this huge milestone of Michael officially becoming a Registered Nurse as of July 3rd. He could not have done it without the continual support of family and friends praying, encouraging, and believing in him every step of the way.