In a society where marriage seems to have become a ceremony of the past, it is so refreshing to witness two people make promises to one another that they plan to keep for life. I’m am so thankful to have been a part of Corey (my half sister’s half brother) & Julie’s wedding weekend.

I don’t know what happened over the last decade, but people seem to no longer be looking at marriage as something desirable, an important milestone their in adult life. Instead, many individuals choose to avoid marriage and keep a relationship going, wwhile totally evading any sort of commitment. And half of the ones who do take the plunge, weighed lightly on their vows and end up divorced in just a couple years. People have started looking at marriage as nothing more than a legal arrangement, that with the right amount of money can be destroyed just as quickly as it was created. “It’s easier to get a divorce than pass the driving test. Now it’s just a basic form-filling exercise.”

I take my marriage commitment to my husband very seriously and have very strong opinions on the subject of divorce. With that being said, I am so thankful when am able to witness two people pledge their undying love for one another, knowing that to them forever means forever.

I am thankful that The Lord lead me to a man who carries the same amount of importance to the meaning of forever. So very thankful to know that when I go to bed at night, I don’t have to be worried about my partner changing his mind. “It’s easier to get a divorce than pass the driving test. Now it’s just a basic form-filling exercise.

And lastly, I am thankful for the adults who were part of my adolescent life, the ones that showed me through example how important a marriage is. That you don’t give up, you never walk out on the person you love. Thank you for leading me down the right path, so that my children will learn from husband and I just how cherished a loving marriage is.

May 1, 2010…. The day I committed to FOREVER

My beautiful Niece Lexi and I at this weekend’s wedding!