Our 39th Anniversary is tomorrow, June 20th. How in the world?!
We started our celebration on Tuesday when we had a spur of the moment opportunity to go to Pigeon Forge and stay at the Wilderness Wyndham for four nights! Yes, please!! This was a special blessing after our summer vacation got cancelled, due to the virus. We had been praying the Lord would open up a time for us to be able to celebrate our anniversary and this was the perfect get away!
We had no specific plans – only be together, rest and celebrate US!
This Wyndham has lots of fire pits on the property and with the temps dipping into the 60’s, we took advantage of the warmth of the fires!
Our favorite restaurant is Pottery House Cafe. Due to Covid, they have put outdoor tables in front of the restaurant in addition to their back patio. One table was put inside the gazebo. We didn’t know it at the time, but each of had asked the Lord if He would be so gracious as to allow us to be seated at that table. After our 30 minute wait, our names were called and they headed straight towards the gazebo! It was so beautiful and romantic. It also protected us from the sprinkles that came while we were eating our meal. The Lord is so kind to us.
My husband suggested we come up with 39 of our favorite memories during our time away. He recorded each one on his phone. How special it was to recount so many blessings of dates, trips and special moments over the years. God has been faithful through all the years in the good and hard times.
We don’t do events in the area, we just pick a spot for our main meal, shop a little, sit and enjoy one another and the place where we’re staying. We read, journal, nap, chat, and create more memories.
If that sounds boring to you, you’re terribly wrong. Spending time together is what we got married to do. He’s my favorite person and “we like us.”
Here’s to many more memories!
Did your vacation get cancelled, too? Pray about how the Lord might open up a time for you and your spouse to get away and watch what an almighty God will do!
Happiest of Anniversaries to a precious couple ❤️
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Thank you for your sweet wishes to us!
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Love those pictures of you two! So glad you got to spend some time away this week. ❤
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Thanks, Whitney. Our time away was such a needed rest and refreshment! We thank the Lord for His kindness.
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“Spending time together is what we got married to do.” Denise, I love that! Such a great truth for people getting/staying married!!! God bless your anniversary.
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Thanks, Jenny. We are so grateful for the grace blessings God showered on us!
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Happy Anniversary!! My husband and I celebrated our 24th anniversary this week with a trip to get ice cream followed by a long ride that included riding by our old house. Some years the celebrations are simpler than others and we don’t mind that. ☺️❤️
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Happy anniversary to you all, Alinda! I get that about simpler anniversaries. As long as we’re together, that’s all that matters!
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Happy Anniversary! 💕 Looks like a wonderful trip! My husband and I are getting ready to celebrate our 12th anniversary (June 28) next weekend.
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Happy 12th anniversary, Amanda! Enjoy remembering the beginning of your lives together!
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Looks like the perfect anniversary trip! We love The Gatlinburg area and have a December trip planned!
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Oh, December is a special time in Gatlinburg…well, anytime is special there in my book! I pray you have a special time together!
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Happy Anniversary Pastor and Denise, so glad you were able to get away and more precious memories. There’s nothing John and I like any better than just spending time alone with each ither💞
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Thanks, Becky. Being together is indeed the key! We like us and we like being with one another! You all are a sweet example of the same!
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Happy Anniversary to both of you. Denise, I bet you were a beautiful June bride 39 years ago.
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You’re sweet Debbi. I was really a very simple bride. Weddings were very understated in the early 80’s with simple makeup and hair style. We were just happy to finally be getting married! =)
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