On my 19th birthday Dustin surprised me with a wonderful birthday present... a dimond ring. And asked a question that I said yes to. That night we shared our first kiss. We were married a year later on June 1, 2002.
Aren't we so precious?!? I'm aware that I am probably painting a very quaint picture of a perfect relationship, resulting with a perfect wedding on a perfect day that was the start of a perfect marriage. It is not my intention to appear that way. And if you know me at all, you will soon learn that I like to 'keep it real'. Sometimes too real... So believe me when I say, that yes all that really happened, but it was in no way perfect, never has been, never will be!!
But this is the 'perfect' marriage and life that God has given us and planned for us to have from the very beginning of time. God has used being married to sanctify us both in ways that we never dreamed possible. And for that we are thankful. Very, very thankful.
Olivia Rose is our first born. She came to us in January of 2004. Her name means 'One of Peace'. We want her life to represent the peace that only God can give and that surpasses all understanding. My prayer is that God would use her in a very special way to bring others peace. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called (daughters) of God." Matthew 5:9
Deacon Lee was born to us August 2005. His name means "Messenger" or "Servant". I see him falling into that role already even at this tender age. It is quite a big name, but he carries it well! Our desire is for him to be a servant to others as Christ came to serve us. And to also bring others the message of Christ's redeeming love. "..As for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ" 2Cor. 8:23
Levi Walker was born February 2007. He was delievered on my birthday by the same doctor who delivered me! It was quite a special event. Levi's name means "to be attached or joined to someone." He has really already fulfilled the meaning of his name. God used his birth in a tremendous way to 'save' our marriage. I look forward to watching how God will continue to use this little man. "This time my husband will become attached to me... therefore he was named Levi." Gen. 29:34
David "Judah" was born May 2012. His coming has been such a joy to our family. I was nervous about the big space between the first three and him, but I am loving having older's and a baby! His name Judah means to "Praise the Lord". We wanted his name to reflect the place where God has brought us... a time of praise and thanksgiving. "This time I will praise the Lord. So she named him Judah." Gen. 29:35
