8 years

*July 2009 at Tomlinson's house. Pregnant with Ruth

Paul and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.  My sister Lisa was here visiting so we had the best babysitter.  We recapped our years of marriage and what monumental events took place:

1: moved  to Midvale and had Eden
2: moved to Sandy and had David
3: moved to Mississippi and Paul started Law school
4: started MAC program and space law scholarship
5. had Ruth, waitress at Chili's, Paul graduated
6. moved to Indiana and started Purdue Accounting PhD program...not sure we could make it through the first year.
7. bought first home and mustered through 2nd year of school
8. had twins and Paul passed prelims

So, what did we do to celebrate these 8 fabulous years?  We ran errands and went to dinner.  I have never appreciated a quiet meal as much as I did on this anniversary.  One moment while I closed my eyes and leaned back in my chair the waiter encouraged me not to fall asleep.  I opened my eyes and just smiled...I don't think he understood the importance of how much I just wanted to be left alone.  It was fabulous to have a night out.

Paul was determined to have some 'fun' on our anniversary.  We went to Purdue and played pool and air hockey.  It was actually really fun.  I love you Paul E.

This year we also have had some scares concerning Paul's health.  I spent a few months wondering what my life would be like if Paul was terminally ill or even passed away.  I decided having him terminal ill would be worse than death.  I don't think I could take care of 5 babies and one sick husband but I would do it.  I would do anything for this man.  I also decided that I would be shattered and completely broken if he passed away.  I would be overwhelmed   I would be lost.  

That worry seems to have passed from us now by some miracle.  Just as quickly has his symptoms came, they went away.  I know that the faith and prayers of our family and friends is what helped us. It might have even healed Paul.  I learned that in a crisis I have a hard time turning to the Lord. I am more likely to just survive and muster through.  During this 8th year of marriage I plan on making a special effort to turn more to the Lord.  To pray more earnestly and be more faithful.  I have a blessed life.  I have a great husband.  I have precious children.  Life is good.