Yesterday marked four years from the night that Ben and I had our first date and met in person.  So, we do what we always do on September 1 and went to “our Starbucks”, ordered drinks, and sat outside at “our table”.  Even though the furniture has changed and each year we may not be in town to sit at that same store, it’s still something I cherish.

Four years ago I may have thought I was meeting my husband, but I didn’t know that for sure.

Four years ago, sitting at that table with drinks in hand (and as I spilled my chai tea – not even a latte!), he thought I didn’t like him at all.

Four years ago, I could never have imagined what kind of amazing journey God had in store for us… the good, the bad, the laughter, and the tears.

Four years ago, I knew that I enjoyed the couple of hours we spent talking, but I had no idea how much I would enjoy just being with him every day.

Four years ago, I had no idea that not only would I completely fall in love with the man sitting across from me, but that he would be the father of our children.

I asked Ben last night what his favorite part of the last four years together has been and he looked at me and just said, “You.”  We laughed and joked and I told him that wasn’t the answer I was looking for, but it struck the biggest chord in my romantic heart and I fell even more in love with him at that moment.  And the truth is, that would be my answer too.  I can’t imagine the last four years without him and I can’t imagine the next 40 without him either.  To say I am thankful for this man, this godly husband that the Lord sent my way, would be the understatement of my life.

We have so much life ahead of us, so many trials, so many adventures, so many sleepless nights with newborns, so many more weddings, so much more to learn about each other and who God wants us to be… and I can’t wait.  I waited almost 31 years to find this man and as hard and difficult as that waiting was, it was worth it.  Every.single.moment. was 100% worth it.  Because I can’t imagine walking through anything we’ve experienced with anyone else.