15 Years Ago Today...

1. The chemical burn from the combination of Icy Hot and a heating pad on my neck from the night before had disappeared.
2. Bags were backed and ready to go for Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
3. My mom managed to style all of the bride’s maids’ hair as well as my own with just minutes to spare.
4. My Dad not only walked me down the aisle, but performed the ceremony too.

5. My sweet little brother was only 12 years old.
6. I was relieved to find out that the sweat pouring from Scott’s brow was not due to cold feet but to an actual cold.
7. Friends and family witnessed one of the greatest moments of my life.
8. I changed my last name.
9. About a hundred people, without complaining, piled in like sardines into a church’s basement for light food and punch.
10. My sister wrote a special poem which she read during the reception. It brought tears to my eyes.
11. My dad showed how much he cares for family by leaving the reception to rescue his sister and her crew due to car trouble. He missed the toast and the cutting of the cake.
12. No one got injured while fighting for my bouquet or garter belt.
13. I knew why God had allowed my heart to be broken so many times throughout the dating years. My Heavenly Father knows best.
14. I exchanged vows with my best friend and soul mate.
15. My newly wedded husband did not yell at me when I dropped the one bag with all the expensive camera equipment at the hotel.

Happy Anniversary, Scott! The past fifteen years have flown by. We have had our ups and downs, but one thing I know for sure is that I would not change a thing. Each special moment, each complicated obstacle has shaped our marriage, has brought us closer together and has molded our lives into one. One of these anniversaries we will finally be able to actually see each other in person as well as celebrate it. Now whose idea was to have the wedding near Thanksgiving and the Florida/ Florida State game?!?! ;-) Save the Date, Scott: November 19, 2011 – I’m thinking Vegas for a vow renewal complete with Elvis!