Marriage anniversary number 13.

Come January, we’ve been together 15 years. officially together longer than any of our previous relationships. Definitely happier for a longer duration in either of our historys!!

We are a blended family.

When we started this journey, I had 3 children, he had 2. Their ages ranged from 22 years old to 10 years old.

Since then? We lost a pregnancy. We gained another son, three daughters in love, a son in love, and six grandchildren. With two more on the way!

Has it been easy? No. Has it been worth it? Absolutely!

Persistence pays.

I’m feeling extremely blessed. I’m in love, and I’m loved – cherished, in fact.

It’s humbling.

Two people who had been betrayed by unfaithful spouses took another chance. Trusted God. Moved toward a happy future.

We’ve been able to go on lots of trips, traveling to Europe, Mexico, multiple cruises, weekend getaways, and just days on the beach.

Sometimes, it’s too easy to get distracted by the noise – the ones who don’t accept us. The ones that oppose our marriage – still! The people who should be on our side… but aren’t.

I’m learning to let go of those who don’t accept the fact that this happened, is happening, and will be happening, until death do us part.

We have learned to find those who love us, and we cherish them.

Other times, it’s the two of us.

That’s okay. Our relationship changes anf grows, and gets stronger for it.

We’ve taken our experience and try to help others who are starting down the blended family road.

The kids are grown – most are successful and happy. Some are struggling – but they are adults, with their own lives.

We are here for all of them.

Now, it’s him and I.

As it will be for what I hope is decades to come.

“And many more”…

Blessed, indeed.