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Just For the Joy of It – Turning 21

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My spot of joy for this week is today which is my 21st wedding anniversary!  Almost makes me sound old, but along with that age, came alot of maturity, gaining of wisdom, many joys and good times and also growth through not so good times. 

Wow!  Seems like yesterday:
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Then married life begat the joys of children:
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And then the years just flew by:
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Now our family is complete:
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And I can say with a thankful heart: God has been good to me, and blessed me with a wonderful husband who brings me a lot of joy!

Comments

  1. Happy Anniversary! 21 years is quite an accomplishment. Enjoy your very special day, Joyfull. ღ

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  2. WooHoo! That is wonderful! 21 years seems like it goes by in a heart beat, huh? We're just getting to #6 (what happens when you start late!) but still feel wonderfully blessed. God is good.

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  3. Congratulations! It isn't enough just to stay married - so my heart rejoices that you have stayed HAPPILY married! May the Lord give you the grace and wisdom to continue to grow more in love with Him and with each other.

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  4. god bless you and your marriage, it only gets sweeter(i have 38 years under my belt, praise god)
    enjoy your very special day of celebration...

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  5. Valerie @ Composition-LifeJune 18, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Hope it was a very happy anniversary. We are coming up on 23 this year - can't believe how the time has flown!

    Praying God continues to bless your time together and your family!

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  6. Thanks for dropping by and saying hello. Happy Anniversary! So, our anniversaries are just a day apart.... ours is the 16th. You are surrounded by some handsome men.I bet they take good care of you!

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