June 16, 2000, is when everything changed.
I’d just finished my sophomore year of college and was one of four summer interns working in the missions department at my home church. The other interns were Kay Bridgwater, whom I’d grown up with, and Jerrell Altic, a college student from Missouri. Kay and Jerrell had met the previous summer as missions interns and by the end of it they were in l-o-v-e. The fourth intern was going to be another guy from Missouri named Curt Jones. Everyone already knew him well but I’d never met him. Strangely, our two bosses, William and Bob, seemed to think This Curt Jones Guy and I were going to hit it off and get married.
Seriously? For once I was hoping not to be distracted by a boy. I didn’t really want to hear about my supposed future with some guy from Missouri named Curt Jones. At the same time, Curt Jones was having to hear about some chick named Amanda Moore down in Houston and he didn’t really want to hear it either.
The week of June 16, 2000, we were in Missouri helping lead an event called Mission Vision. Mission Vision consisted of a handful of youth groups and leaders staying in Hamlin Baptist Church. We did missions training and various projects during the day and at night we had speakers, a drama group called Clear Vision, and worship with By the Tree.
After Mission Vision, This Curt Jones Guy was going to come back to Houston with us and work for the rest of the summer. I hoped that at least he’d be cool and we’d get along well.
I should mention that I didn’t even want to go to Mission Vision. I can’t remember how I justified to my boss, William Taylor, that I would need to come home early. He conceded and I had a plane ticket to get me home in the middle of the week. I was such a good intern! Bless my heart, we were only a week into the job and I’d not yet realized how much dying to self ministry requires. I’m definitely not done learning that lesson.
Back to June 16, 2000.
Mission Vision hadn’t yet started. Jerrell, Kay and I drove over to the home of This Curt Jones Guy to pick him up and go to a water park in Branson for the day. Curtis got in Jerrell’s Chevy Blazer and had his cap so low over his face that I couldn’t even tell what he looked like. Of course I was trying to figure that out. Even though I was trying not to go there, I remember reasoning that if our bosses’ predictions turned out to be right, I would always remember meeting him there in the driveway. But surely they were wrong.
We had a great time at Whitewater with no shortage of awkward moments. Really, who wants to be in a bathing suit the first time they meet a new co-worker? At one point we were waiting to get our tubes to take up to the top of a water slide. I was first in line and the next tube that came was a double. If I took it, then I’d have to get in it with This Curt Jones Guy I barely knew. No thank you. I let it pass and took a single. Awkward! Jerrell, of course, called attention to the weird moment and I’ve never lived it down.
I couldn’t tell what Curt’s personality was like until the four of us had a little brainstorming session while sitting in front of the wave pool on some lounge chairs. Curt was in charge of student recreation at Mission Vision and we were helping him think of a theme. Here’s what we came up with in our 20-year-old humor and brilliance – The Toilet Bowl: Like the Super Bowl, but Different! Nice, right? The daily rec prizes were a plunger, a toilet paper roll, a toilet seat, and a bed pan. We spray painted everything gold. And that is how I bonded with my future husband.
That night – June 16, 2000 – found the four of us praying in Jerrell’s parents’ living room. We prayed for Mission Vision and for our summer serving together. I got a peek into the heart of This Curt Jones Guy as he prayed for God to be exalted.
The recreation ministry required many, many trips to Walmart and Curtis always invited me to ride along with him. I’ve never been a big fan of Walmart, but I have a lot of affection for this one particular store where I happened to fall in love with my husband. We’ve never really had a song, but we do have “our Walmart.”
I remember seeing Curt’s sweet Grandma Dixon for the first time. She was serving food to all the students and I thought she and Curtis looked alike. Curt’s younger sister, Lindsay, was attending Mission Vision as a high school student. We shared a mirror one morning in the bathroom and I wondered if I would be getting to know her soon.
It was only by God’s grace and sovereignty that I ever got the job as a missions intern. Unfortunately, I’d skipped out on the youth group experience in high school and had never been on a mission trip. We were training kids how to share their faith and I had no idea how to share mine! Every day we took a group of kids to a different setting to share their faith. Curtis took it upon himself to be my partner and teach me how to do this. I’m naturally a pretty shy person and witnessing to someone I didn’t know was way, way, way outside my comfort zone. But Curtis was amazing at it. I was blown away watching him turn countless conversations with strangers toward Christ.
Not only was This Curt Jones Guy funny, not only was he great at leading rec time, not only did he have beautiful blue eyes that both of my children now have, he was passionate about leading people to Christ. I liked this guy! Curtis and I have a deep sense of partnership in ministry and there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s because of those times we went out and shared our faith together.
Needless to say, I decided to cancel my mid-week trip home.
On the last full day of Mission Vision, we went to do some evangelism on Commercial Street. I really liked This Curt Jones Guy but I didn’t know if we would be more than friends. Another leader even asked me if we liked each other and I denied it. A few minutes later Curtis and I went into a soda fountain type of place and sat down at the counter. We ordered Dr. Peppers and hoped to share the Gospel with the server. The first thing out of the server’s mouth was, “Are you two married?” It was becoming clear that God was growing our hearts together. That night we finally admitted to each other what had been obvious to everyone else.
The day after Mission Vision wrapped up, I was supposed to fly home with Kay and Jerrell and Curtis was going to drive his car down to Houston. I decided to cancel my flight – again – and make the drive with Curtis. We had twelve hours to talk about everything under the sun. Every time we make that drive from Springfield to Houston, we point out all the places we stopped on our first trip. A lot of times we play the old Shane and Shane and Enter the Worship Circle CD’s we listened to. I had no idea how familiar I would become with those small towns along the road in Oklahoma. There are some very creatively named churches along the way, which inspired a game called “What would you name a church?” When we stopped to get gas in Huntsville, Texas, I called Mom and said that This Curt Jones Guy and I would be home soon and to please make Dad behave. They instantly knew.
Next week we get to celebrate our eighth wedding anniversary and our tenth year of being together. There’s something so great about knowing we’ve been together for a decade. I love it. It feels like something to celebrate.
A few years ago my engagement ring cracked where I’d had it re-sized. I had it repaired but it was wearing very thin again. While we were in Missouri I took my engagement ring to the jeweler it was purchased from and had them make me a new white gold tiffany setting. I handed over my ring and watched the jeweler pry open the prongs and dump out the diamond. It had an unbelievable amount of gunk underneath it. If nothing else, it would look a hundred times better just from the stone being cleaned! They handed the old ring back to me empty. I waited in anticipation for five days and finally, on our way home from Silver Dollar City in Branson, I got to pick up my diamond in a brand new band. It was beautiful! My round solitaire looked so happy and shiny. It had been a long time since it looked like that. I sort of wished I’d made this investment sooner. If Curtis had given me a brand new diamond three times as big as that one it would not have thrilled me as much as seeing that same one looking just as pretty as the day he gave it to me. Prettier, really, since it represented everything that we have been through and done together.
Our marriages are somewhat like my engagement ring. The core – the diamond – holds a great love story with lots of passion and commitment. But everyday wear and tear and the occasional traumatic event can do a number on the metal that holds it together. Some of our rings could just use some polishing while others need some real restoration. God can do both! Remember that He loves marriage. He created it, after all. I’m praying that God will show each one of us a specific way we can invest in our marriage to strengthen it and bring out its beauty.
Thank you, Amanda, and happy anniversary to you and Curt! Cameron and I will celebrate our 24th on June 27th; I think our marriage could best be described as a roller coaster ride with us and 8 children-4 of which are now adults-hanging on for dear life! We’ve shared wondrous, deeply sorrowful, hilarious, and regrettable moments-but not many boring! (Being a low-key, somewhat melancholy gal, 24 feels more like 48 so I covet your prayers to endure!) Love to you all!
What a great description of marriage- “roller coaster” for sure!!! 6 kids……WOW! Congratulations! 🙂
I don’t normally comment but I had to respond. What a beautiful love story and a beautiful analogy. I met my husband when I was 13 and I still remember the moment our eyes met across the church sanctuary. It was clear to me even then, that God had a plan for us but I didn’t want to admit it. My grandmother (bless her heart) use to tell me
“you are going to marry that boy. I just know it!” And I would be all, “Ewwww, Grandma! He’s so gross!” We’ve been married 12 years now and we are expecting our 6th child. I guess he wasn’t that gross…lol!
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I loved it when you talked about the music ya’ll listened to while driving from Springfield to MO, My husband and I had very similiar experiences as the two of you, but around Liberty University instead of a youth camp, and our groups are DC Talk and Cadman’s Call, but same idea! THe ten year mark is a huge accomplishment. My DH and I had our ten year wedding anniversary on Feb 28th…but we still feel like goofy collage kids even though we are parents of kids ourselves. Thanks for sharing and allowing me to ponder those early days of our courtship…I’m in the mood for a little JesusFreak now!
Congrats you two!
Sheri from KC MO
Great post…thank you! 🙂
This Sunday June 13th my husband and I will celebrate 23 years of marriage and 25 years of being together!
It is so hard to believe that we have been married that long. Some days I feel like we are still on our honeymoon. However other days, well lets just say on those days we need to consider investing in some polishing and some new prongs. (great analogy by the way)
But I wouldn’t trade a single minute of my life with Scotty B. my amazing missionary guy! Yes it is tough to be a pastor’s wife but I bet you wouldn’t trade your life for anything either!
Happy anniversary!
Love ya!
Great post, Amanda!
Marriage is a BEAUTIFUL thing and you are right, God can do both! Praise Him for the Godly men He has blessed us with in our lives!
Amanda,
My husband and I celebrate our 10 years this year, too, and I agree–it’s something to celebrate! I can’t imagine anything better than doing ministry together–it’s all we’ve ever known!
love,
Audrey
Happy sweet Anniversary to both of you. It’s so wonderful when you know you’re with the one God chose for you. I love hearing stories like yours.
I’m 50ish years old and never married. I’m not always sad about that because I’d rather be with the man God wants than to marry because I feel I’m left out of life because I’m single. Marrage is God’s plan and He has plans for every person that belongs to Him. I rejoice every time I hear a wonderful story like yours. May God richly bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom!!
I love hearing your story. While this year you celebrate your tenth, I will be celebrating 40 years of marriage to my high school love. I still have the same ring set I was given on my wedding day. The diamond shines as bright as the day it was given to me. The bands are getting a little worn, but I wouldn’t trade them for the world. WIth them worn it teaches me to take care of them a little better than I use to.
Thank you for sharing.
PRAYER REQUEST
Off topic but prayer please to all who read this. My husband will be at his first intensive seminar for his addiction. Please pray for this weekend –it is 9 hours each day—prayers for him to hear and be blessed–much appreciation
Praying!
Praying!
will be praying for both of you.
BIG Prayers for your husband and for you!
Oh sweet Siesta,
Just caught this tonight. He will be in my prayers. I will be praying for hope and healing for his heart, as well as yours. The addictions of a loved one always impact more than just them.
Love you-
Andrea
What a PRECIOUS story! My grandparents were retired in Branson for many years. I am quite familiar with Silver Dollar City and Whitewater – the thoughts and memories make me tear up a little bit. Congrats on your 8 years next week. My husband and I will hit 7 in Aug. With the family being under attack in this world, we have to celebrate every year.
i almost stopped reading after the first paragraph. the hurt and heartache in my own marriage makes it painful to see and hear others walking in the joy that i long for. but He urged me to keep reading. thank you for the reminder…that He is bigger. His heart, His hands, His Love is perfect. my heart sure needed that today. happy anniversary 🙂
I am praying that God will heal your marriage. You are loved for sure!!!
Oh Amy, I have felt the deep pain of a marriage that seemed like such a mistake, yet I knew it wasn’t, because God HAD called me to marry him… and we were both Christ followers in ministry. I, too, am praying for you and your marriage. That you would see the One who can do anything, bring Himself glory through your marriage. For us, it was a combination of counseling and flat out miracles. That was 20 years ago, and we have been married almost 26 now. It was so worth it, though it requires consistent maintenence. I don’t know
your circumstances, but I had hoped to send encouragement to you! (hug) from your siesta! 😀
Sweet Amy-
The one thing that God revealed to my heart this week is that God wants us ALL to be successful in marriage to bring praise and glory to HIS name. We can all get so tripped up on the littlest of things, and sometimes MUCH bigger ones. I have been TESTED this week to love my husband more and honor and appreciate him. When God placed that on my heart I knew that Satan was going to try to have a hay day with me. Keep pressing on….you can do this and overcome the hurdles with the help of a God who not only heals us but restores our lives!
In Him,
Andrea
We celebrated the 10th anniversary of our first date yesterday 🙂 We’ll have our 8th wedding anniversary July 6th. Hopefully by then baby 3 will have made it’s appearance. Happy 10th and 8th anniversary to you. We’ve been enjoying going back over the memories of 10 years ago too. We were 30 and 27 when we met and both of us wondered if God had saved a likeminded Christian for us and are very pleased with the person He brought along.
what a beautiful story God has truly blessed you… Congrats 🙂
Just beautiful!
Sweet, precious story. I totally relate to the engagement ring story. Married for almost six years, out of the blue, I looked down one day a few months ago and saw that one of my diamonds was completely GONE. Devastated, of course, I looked everywhere and never found it. My dear husband offered to get a new ring for me. But, as I told him, it just wouldn’t be the same. I love my ring for what it is and what it represents…even with all the scratches and even a missing diamond, this ring represents so much. We’ve been through alot together – good and bad – and that beautiful ring is evidence of it. Although he has offered to give me a new ring, I would never take up on it…..to me, there is such beauty in that ring, even with a missing diamond, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!!!!!
Absolutely a LOVELY story!!! It made me look at my diamond & smile…(I could use another caret or two though)…LOL.
I’ll smile extra hard at my hubby today, thinking about this story. Thanks for sharing.
What an awesome story! My husband and I also met 10 years ago this summer! (celebrated our 7th Anniversary in February!)
Enjoyed your love story very much. I could truly feel the “magic”. My marriage only lasted 11 years, but we are still good friends (we were literally best friends for 8 years before we even dated) and were blessed with a wonderful son who we both love like crazy !! My ex just remarried last September after 16 years divorced. I like her very much and truly believe God put them on the same path. I’ve even spoken to her about coming to Tuesday Night Bible Study at HFB with me. THAT is a God thing because I feel so blessed that Becky knows God and is secure enough to feel comfortable allowing me into their lives on occasion. One of her boys is even named the same as our son, “Travis”.
As for me, I love “love”, but remain single. I’ve never experienced true success “in love” and I’m frankly afraid of another broken heart. I’ve prayed on it and trust God on whatever road he has in store for me. Over the last decade my one true love has been Jesus and I am fulfilled. I believe He has something wonderful planned and whether or not that includes marriage, I just want to be spiritually ready for whatever it is. I know He is working on the “Losing Myself” lesson. It’s hard when your used to taking care of yourself.
My parents just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary and everytime I’m around them I can still see the “sparkle”. They are just too cute !!!
Thanks again Amanda for a lovely story.
Amanda, beautiful! You three are amazing and gifted writers. Happy anniversary! Brian and I will celebrate 24 years this December. I just made reservations for Disney World … and Cinderella’s Royal Table!! I can’t wait! I can’t wait to ride Space Mountain … supposedly, instead of the single seats, there are double seats now (after remodeling job)! I can’t wait to scream my head off in Brian’s ear!! 🙂
What a wonderful Story. I wish that I could put my hubby and I’s story into words like that. 🙂 Happy Anniversary to you both. Praying for your ministry together in the years to come. My hubby and I will be 8 years of marriage this Aug. And we just passed the 10 year mark in the summer of 2009. I have enjoyed these last 10 years so much more, but not only because I have done it with my best friend, but because every day he inspires me to be close to my Heavenly Father, and for that I am ever greatful. Thank you to you for your words, and your example. I love reading all about what God is doing in and through you & your family. Blessings to you all!
Again, I receive what I need when I need it. I was just thinking two days ago that I can count on one hand and really a few fingers the people that are actively supporting my marriage. I don’t know why and I want that to change because I am so tired and need that support desparately for us both. Especially considering we have been together for 18 years! I pray to find that and your comments struck that chord with me again how NECESSARY that is for me. But I am not really sure where to start. I will continue to pray for my eyes to open to this support but would love any suggestions.
Continue to PRAY!!!!! Ask God to guard your mind and your heart from outside influences. Prayer turned my good marriage into an incredible marriage, and it all started with our pastor encouraging us to pray for one another like our lives depended on it. It was amazing to see the changes CHRIST made in our marriage. If necessary find a great Christian counselor. What a blessing that made for us! Our marriage isn’t perfect but I wouldn’t trade any of the bad for the marriage we have now Praying for you.
Meghan, I don’t have any rocket science to offer on the subject, but rather some pretty fundamental suggestions.
First, I’d make sure, as much as was up to me, to have me and my husband in a couples’ SS class that provided grounding in God’s Word as well as several mentors that role modeled godly marriages.
Second, I’d want to join a Bible study/accountability group with some ladies who never ever practiced husband bashing.
I don’t mean to presume that you don’t already know this and aren’t already doing this. But this is where I would begin.
I’m praying, Meghan, that God will continue the good work He has begun in you and bring each one of us to completion.
May God bless all our homes and marriages,
Kathy B
Thank you Katie and Kathy B for your kind responses and prayers!
Happy Anniversary! My husband and I just celebrated our 1st Anniversary just over 2 weeks ago… it went by so fast. Thanks so much for the story!! Loved it 🙂 I loved your metaphor with the rings as well!
Oh Amanda, what a beautiful love story. There is nothing better than looking back over a decade and seeing God’s woven handiwork! Your family is precious to me and I will continue to pray for God’s protecion and blessing upon your family.
Happy Anniversary!
Katie, Sherrill NY
Thanks Amanda! I’m new to this blog. Could the three of you post a pic of each of your families (with names) so I can get a picture of who is who and who belongs to whom.
Thanks for sharing your love story, it’s beautiful : )
Marriage would be a great topic for a book….Beth are you reading this?????lol. I keep hoping that you will write on the topic. I need some help and you just have a wonderful way of inspiring me through your studies by being godly yet down to earth at the same time. Drop that one in the suggestion box for book ideas : )
I’ve been thinking a lot about marriage, too, lately. I love your sharing your “story of us”. My daughter gets married in 2 weeks and my other daughter was married in Oct. And my husband and I will celebrate 30 years of marriage in August. So, tarnished ring and all, we’re still standing and more in love today than we were all those years ago! Wishing you and Curt the best and many, many happy years! Love, Annette
What a GREAT love story Amanda. Is there anything more incredible than serving in ministry together? My husband and I met serving as youth leaders and leading worship together in youth group. We have been leading worship together for 10 years now. I’m SO blessed and reading your story reminded me!!
Blessings to you guys and Happy Anniversary!!!
This was so sweet.
You were smart not to get married on flag day.:) Our 7 year anniversary is June 14th.
Love your story, Amanda! My husband and I just celebrated 10 years together in March and will have our 9th anniversary in a few weeks. Isn’t it amazing to know that, as life changes, and we all change, our marriages can transform us like nothing else, next to Christ? Congratulations to you both… and you’re right. Your kids do both have his beautiful blue eyes. They’re a beautiful mix of the both of you!
Amanda,
Thank you for this lovely, lovely post. Especially the final paragraph. I needed to hear that today as I approach my own anniversary next week.
Loved the story! What? No picture of the ring? Us girls love that stuff!
My dear sweet Siestas,
I just heard from my husband tonight that some of our good friends are seperating. And how my heart breaks for them. They just had their second child in April. How awfully cruel this world can be. Please raise them up in prayer….pray that God would bridge the gap that has grown between them and that God would reveal to them what life for their babies will be like.
In Him,
Andrea
OMG!! You have no idea how our wonderful savior and counselor just used the last paragraph in your blog. My husband of 19 yrs, walked out on my daughter and I a year ago next week. It has been the hardest thing to date I have ever gone through. However my relationship with THE KING has never been stronger, and I have spent this year praying for my husband and claiming NO to divorce, GOD wants restoration, I believe with all my heart that my marriage even through the betrayal, adultery, and other offenses, that GOD has told me He will restore my marriage, most of my family and friends have tried to convince me otherwise but I am holding fast to HIS promises. And there in your last paragraph was a nugget straight from my REDEEMER. Thank You for being a willing vessel .
Thank you for sharing that sweet story, Amanda! And congratulations!!! I loved the ring comparison too. I was married 15 years in Feb. (Praise the LORD) and I just finished reading Marriage Matters by Tony Evans…great book!
Oh Melissa darling. I think you have touched on the very subject that us in the Church of Christ must absolutely not belong to . . . the Culture of Sorrow (COS). It is the opposite of our core. I really want to pull my chair up and write a novel to you. I hope I can say what I want to say without loosing everyone. But I want to share with you as humbly as I can possibly say. But one year ago I was diagnosed with cancer, breast cancer. Oh how everyone wanted me to join the church of the “COS” or act as if they belonged to that church when they were around me. Now I do not want to judge anyone for how they react or even those whom I love with all my heart in how they reacted. But I have never shed one tear . . . not one tear. My heart is full for those who did cry for me when they learned about my situation. When I began loosing my hair, oh the tears shed for me. It was touching. Fast forward to one year, my chemo ended October 20th, I had my breast removed December 3rd, and I ended my radiation on March 3rd. I am embarassed when people say to my face Jean you handled it so well. I pray God gets the glory. Because it was him who gave me joy throughout that entire experience, I mean JOY. So let me tie this to you Melissa. If we can have joy in cancer, when people surely expect sorrow, it is embarassing that we must have sorrow because of the mundaness of everyday life. Like we must earn a badge of sorrow to qualify us for something. I want to earn the badge of joy in all circumstances. I think you will be right beside me when God gives me that badge. So I can totally relate Melissa. Thanks for the article.
Precious Amanda! thanks for sharing your story- your family is such and encouragement as always!
Thanks for sharing the beginnings of a beautiful love story. B
I’m a watercolor artist who has come to the realization that my work doesn’t have to be riddled with angst to be relevant. Beauty – all by itself – is profound. Just take a look at God’s magnificent creation to get a clue. My hope is to echo the joy and beauty of His own brushstrokes in creation.
Amanda,
You tell a story like your Mama. You have the incredible ability of making us feel like we’re living that part of life with you. Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary. It’s so refreshing to hear about good things about marriages. Sometimes it really is so easy to see the build-up and yuck stuff and forget about the treasure of the diamond beneath it all. Thank you for sharing your story.
Diamond is a hard stone. Whan is starts to get dull spray it with 409 or Fantastik from the back so the stone is coated. Let it set for a minute and then rinse with water. Only use this on hard stones(diamond or topaz). This will eat up a soft stone like opal or pearl.Take them to a jeweler. Hope your diamond shines for years to come.
Thank you for sharing your heart and the beauty of God’s providence over your marriage.
My husband and I have been married for 3 unbelievably difficult years. We are currently separated and are seeking individual healing before attempting to restore our marriage. I needed to hear a happy ending today, so thank you for sharing!
We serve a great and mighty God who created marriage to be a beautiful thing and desires to heal the broken ones. It is such a blessing to have the example of marriages who have put Him at the center and draw closer through the difficult times. He never promised this life would be easy, and I’m convinced that the enemy is going to do all that he can to tear apart marriages because there is indescribable power in the union of two people working for the Lord! But God promised to give us the tools to work through the hard stuff.
Thank you for sharing and praying Amanda!
Thank you for this beautiful post!! My husband & I just celebrated our 17th anniversary over the weekend. We went away just the two of us (without our five kids 😉 for the first time in several years. It was heavenly and reminded me again of just how much I love him and how thankful I am that God brought us together!
Thanks Dear Amanda for sharing this story. You are such an encouragement. Thank you!!
O love your story! My husband and I have also been together since 2000 and just celebrated our 8th Anniversary this past April 13, so funny when everyone else around you especially your friends know bwfore you do that you were made for eachother!
Amanda, what a beautiful and sweet story of how y’all met. I love your analogy of marriage and the engagement ring. Happy belated anniversary! May God continue to bless you both!
What an awesome story thank you for sharing! I struggle with witnessing to people I don’t know and even people I DO know. I am a recovering addict and actually came to KNOW Jesus through AA/NA meetings just a couple of years ago. I started going to South Sound Foursquare by myself and now a few friends have started coming (I’m still praying my family will join me!)I was recently approached by the leader of women’s ministry at my church and she, and a few others from our church, would like to get together with me and pray over me and with me because they see “my section” growing. I was very excited & PETRIFIED about this. This is SO out of my comfort zone but I want to bring others to the love of Jesus SO much! To say that my life has changed is the understatement of the century! I know I just need to get out of the way and let Him take over. I just wanted to say thank you for admitting that even you struggled with this. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
This is a great reminder before I head off to camp next week to support my husband in what he does. My computer died, so I’m at the library. I don’t know how often I’ll be able to check in once I’m at camp. My laptop is in the shop. They can’t get to it until Monday. Hopefully before we leave next Friday I’ll have it back, if it’s something they can fix, but I don’t have decent internet connection at camp. Limited broadband which means nothiing with pictures or video can be seen. Hopefully my sister-in-law will be able to move into her new house in the near-by teeny town and she’ll have a good high-speed internet, but the weather’s not cooperating with them getting their property ready.
Amanda – I love your story. I knew that we shared similar ages of our children, but I didn’t know we shared the same with our husbands. My husband and I met in 2000 and married in 2002 as well. Our kids were born in June of 2006 and 2009. Too funny. It is really nice to have a real peer in all of this “life stuff”.