Marriage is a lot like a vacation!

I have come to the startling realization that my marriage (10 years old today!) has been suspiciously similar to this two week European holiday and vice versa!

We (Nick and I) began this trip (our holiday) all wide eyed and innocent. We were open to whatever the travel experience had to offer us. We had few expectations and purposefully didn't do too much research or analysis before hand. Although we knew where we were going (Germany & France) we didn't have all the intricate details of where exactly we'd be going, how long we'd be staying or how long it would take to get to the next stop.

Similarly, with our marriage we took a leap of faith. We knew we wanted to take the journey together, but were not exactly sure of where we would end up or how we would get to where we wanted/needed to be. It's worked out extremely well so far... as I couldn't have asked for a better "travel buddy" on the road or in life!

Just like this trip, our marriage has had it's own ups and downs. Misunderstandings, unreasonable expectations, miscommunications. All very much real, but none of which stopped us from moving forwarded. Similarly, flight delays, lost luggage and swollen impassable rivers temporarily interrupted our route, but we got to where we were going and we are better for having the journey

During this trip, as in our 10 years together as "husband and wife," we've met some amazing people. All interesting in one way or another and all very unique. Some will become "friends" and we'll have more adventures with them down the line, while others (for whatever reason) we will store in our memories and bring back occasionally when we sit and remanence about this trip.

God has blessed us both in our marriage and in our travels. We've seen the world, but more importantly we've seen the world together and through each others eyes.

I can't wait to see where the next ten years will bring us!