Friday, December 19, 2008

Our 10th Anniversary

He wasn't the first man to hold my hand...
but he was the first one who didn't let go.

He wasn't the first man to whom I told my fears...
but he was the first one to comfort me.

He wasn't the first man to call me beautiful...
but he was the first to do so when I was sick,
hadn't brushed my hair or teeth, and felt anything but beautiful.

He wasn't the first man to encourage me to follow my dreams...
but he was the first one to help me attain them.

He wasn't the first man to go to church with me...
but he was the first one who took the time to pray with me.

He wasn't the first man to kiss me...
but he is the first one whose kiss took my breath away.

He wasn't the first man I fell in love with...
but he is the last man I will ever love.





The song below truly fits our marriage. We've been through A LOT of hard times, but it's made our love stronger every step of the way. I'm so blessed to be married to a man who puts his marriage above all else (except God, of course!)


Click below to hear the song!


That's When Love is True
By: Lori Loza

Darlin, you know I'd rather always see you smilin
But there are times when life's too much to bear
And I see you cryin
And all that I can say is, "I'm here."

Darlin, I know you always try to be the strong one
But please remember that I'm always there
If you need a friend
There is no sign of weakness in a tear.

Chorus:
Cuz Love's not love
When the skies are all blue
And love's not love
When it's easy to do
But when life is filled with heartache
And when life is filled with pain
And I'm holding you
That's when love is true.

I love you
And I am not afraid to say
I need you
I'm not as wise as I pretend to be
Yet in your eyes
I see the trust and faith you have in me.

Oh I love you
Though many times I wonder why
You love me
I don't deserve the mercy I receive
But it's so good to know
That even in the bad times you believe.

Chorus

For the rest of our days
We will withstand
All that life brings
With hand in hand
Together as one
Time will reveal
Our love is real

Chorus


Happy 10th Anniversary my love.
I look forward to many more decades by your side!

26 comments:

Laura said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

So sorry you can't spend it together:(

I love that picture. Maybe you can take another trip to the Melting Pot when Frink gets back :)

Laura said...

OOPS! Sorry I meant FRANK not Frink..Do you know a Frink??....LOL!!! silly me!

Rachel said...

Happy Anniversary!

Holly Aytes said...

Happy Anniversary! Wishing you many more :)

Joy said...

Happy Anniversary!

Kristen ~Ethan's Mommy~ said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

♥Lisa♥ said...

Happy anniversary!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary Renee and Frank! (I kind of like "Frink" I think I'll start calling him that..LOL) Well, I know you like the Melting Pot, but you've been there and done that...and since it's your TENTH anniversary, you need to do something very special...where you can take all the kids and me with you...LOL (just kidding...) So it will be a little delayed this year, but it won't be long!!

Love,
Mom

waldenhouse said...

Happy Anniversary. I pray Frank will be back with you all very soon!

JRS said...

Happy Anniversary.
---Jen

Lisa Turner said...

Happy Anniversary Renee and Frank! WOW - 10 years.....very exciting! You guys are perfect for each other! I can tell by the way you write about what a good daddy and husband he is!

Hoping you get to celebrate real SOON!

amanda said...

happy happy anniversary! congrats on ten years together and praying that the next decades are super happy...:0)

Ann said...

Love the song! Its perfect.

Happy Anniversary!

Amy© said...

Happy Anniversary Renee and Frank!!!

amy said...

could you 2 be any cuter???

hjoy said...

Happy Anniversary, God bless

Norma said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Heather said...

Happy Anniversary!! What a beautiful poem.

Holly said...

Congratulations! Happy Anniversary! :)

Patty said...

Happy Anniversary!!!

The Myers Family said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! That was the SWEETEST POEM EVER! You guys are soo sweet and i wish you many many more years of happiness..times infinity!

CONGRATS!
Brenda

Lu (Lucille) said...

Happy Anniversary Frank and Renee! WOW Ten Years! What an amazing thing to be able to say! I wish you could spend it together! Frank... get home soon!

All our love,
William and Lucille

Lisa & Gerald said...

happy 10th Anniversary guys! Hope you guys get to hold hands and kiss each other for Christmas!
That's my Christmas Wish for you guys that he's home for the holidays
To be home with his wife and children!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! 10 years... I love that. I love that both of you admit that it hasn't always been easy, but that your love has grown. Any secrets to 10 years? Man, I have a lump in my throat right now. Congrats on 10 years, and I hope you celebrate like crazy when Frank makes it home.

Natalie

Susan said...

I tried to comment the other day and couldn't so I wanted to come back. Happy Anniversary!! I know we only "know" each other through the blogosphere but I love keeping up with your family!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary - what a beautiful poem - did you write it? I'd like to put it in my favorites if that is okay with you but want to give credit to who wrote it.