5 years ago, I vowed

Five years ago, tomorrow. This video gets more fun to watch as the years go by. And what a blast to watch it with Maxton!

Marriage has been a true blessing for me, due in no small part to the fact that I'm married to Benjamin McPhaull....who frustrates me, challenges me, loves me, teaches me and holds me accountable. I can't think of anything better than getting to do life with this guy. I look forward to our future --- ministry, parenting and living. We've been through enough drama to be secure that when times get rough, we lean on each other and grow stronger together. What joy there is in knowing THAT. It's the kind of thing that lets you sleep soundly...oh wait, we have 2 newborns...sleeping soundly is not an option.

This weekend, I'm reminding myself of our vows. I want to be a better wife, a true life partner, encourager, supporter, lover and friend. Here's to 50 more years, Ben.

What I vowed then, what I vow today:

I, Delina, rejoice in the opportunity to be your wife
and choose you, Benjamin as my husband

I accept you as you are and receive you as God’s gift to me.
I promise to love you as Christ loves you
And to forgive you as He forgives me

I acknowledge my weakness before you
And vow to continually look to God for strength,
As I place your needs above my own

I promise to trust and follow you, as you follow God
so together we can build a home that glorifies Him

I promise to keep myself open to you,
revealing my innermost fears and feelings, secrets and dreams.
I will unfailingly share and support your hopes and aspirations.

When you fall, I will catch you.
When you laugh, I will share your joy.
When you cry, I will comfort you.

And in those difficult times
I will remember this moment and the love that brought us here.

I will love you and you alone
Unconditionally
Limitlessly
Completely
As long as I live