Thirty-one years ago today I was a young bride getting married to the man of my dreams. He was literally my Prince Charming, who had come in and snatched me and my heart away! I am blessed beyond measure to have a husband who is godly, a romanticist, loving, thoughtful, appreciative, tons of fun, and still my best friend! All I wonder is where did those years go? They have truly flown by.
I have no regrets of the decision to marry Dale Cunningham, but if I had to do it all over again, I would do a few things differently from the start of our marriage. I would…
- Keep a journal of each anniversary – what we did, where we went. Maybe keep a scrapbook with cards and celebrations from each one.
- Be more careful to show respect to Dale in my words and actions .
- Forgive quicker.
- Learn his mode of communication and learn to wait for him to speak.
- Be more flirtatious with my hubby. Yep!
Too many of those things weren’t learned until many years into our marriage. Our marriage has truly gotten better every year – maybe it’s because we’re both willing to keep learning about each other and how to make our marriage – not perfect, but better.
If we get to be married another 31 years, I pray it will continue to get deeper and sweeter with each passing day.
From my parsonage windows,
RefreshHer 
Beautifully said Denise. The love you both feel for each other is so evident in all that you do and say. Many people choose to live together before making the decision to marry because they want to get to know each other first; we both know that is the not the Godly way nor is it the fun way. As I think back on mine and John's 25 years I'm amazed at how much we have grown and shared together and I wouldn't have done anything different other than like you I wish I had treated him and the special times in our lives differently; but those special times will always have a special secret place in my heart and I pray I have become a better wife to him and for him. Thank you for sharing your heart on this special day. Happy Anniversary.
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How sweet. Thank you, Becky!
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Happy Happy Anniversary my friend!!!
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Happy Anniversary to you two! Your marriage is a wonderful example to us younger couples. We've learned so much from your teaching and just from watching and I'm so thankful that our marriage is the better for it! We love you!
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