
Last night as we were going through our evening routine of getting the boys to bed and everything ready for the next day, I realized Martin and I had known each other for 2 years to the day. WOW! So much has happened in 2 years.
So I came down stairs and said "Guess what I just realized?".
Martin gave me that Oh Crap look and I relieved him by saying "No, I am not pregnant".
Then he responded with "That we've been together for 2 years now?"
In which I melted and said "Well, why didn't you say anything?"
He responded "I was waiting to see if YOU remembered".
We started talking about all the emotions and dates we had when we first met. I don't know why, but from the first time we spoke on the phone, I knew I was going to marry this man. If you know Martin, you know he is a good man and I don't just say that. He is the kind of man that would do anything for you. He puts you first, always and there are times I have to tell him to please go do something for yourself! He is caring, kind, and gentle. HE IS A GREAT MAN!
We talked about our first date and the first time I cooked for him (and YES it was good). We talked about how fast everything happened but how we didn't question it because it was right, there was nothing to question. We were engaged in 3 months, married 6 months after that, and pregnant 2 months after that. (head spin here)
We laughed when we remembered that within 2 weeks of knowing each other, we had a huge snow storm and he had no power. I made him sleep at my house, in the guest room which is now our son's room..........again, so many changes.
But what I think I love most about this man, besides the fact he can fix anything, is that he is not afraid to talk about God to me and others. He is not over the top, yelling from the street corner, but quiet and respectful about it.
I have never experienced a relationship like this before. It is based on God. We make each other accountable based on our common beliefs. And I believe that it is a true genuine relationship when you both agree on the same ideas. Everything comes back to God with us.
I know couples that have different beliefs in God, Jesus, the after life, etc. One may believe in God while the other does not, etc.
I don't get it. It's not my relationship to worry about, but I can't help but wonder how that works? When they are stripped of everything materialistic and stand before each other with nothing but the truth in front of them, how do they have a solid foundation? How do you live thinking my husband or wife will not be with me in Heaven when all this is over? But the thing is these couples still have wonderful marriages, they LOVE each other and have built their lives together......but in the end, will it all work out?
I use to base relationships on how much we had in common or if we liked doing the same activities together or we want the same things in life (house, kids, etc). But given a 2nd chance I see that it is so much more than that. I realize I never grew up til about 2-3 years ago. And once I started to really apply God's word to my life (and I am not saying I am perfect in any way, I stumble all the time) but that is when God starting giving me what I needed and not just what I thought I wanted.
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I'm so happy for you!
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