He Makes All Things New

Finally, our 5th Anniversary arrived.  I have literally been anxiously awaiting it since the day we married, May 28, 2006.  Literally.  As most know, the precious man who became like a Father-Figure to me, Norm Saunders, passed away the night before our wedding.  He didn't get to walk me down the aisle.  Needless to say, our wedding day 5 years ago was one of the saddest days I've lived.  The entire ceremony was a blur through all my salty tears.  I cried for the first three days of our honeymoon, in beautiful Hawaii.  In fact, I cannot remember one wonderful thing about my wedding day.  That's sad for any bride.

So, when the tears finally stopped flowing, I decided I wanted a "do-over" on our 5th anniversary.  A bigger diamond, another ceremony...the whole nine yards!  But, as time inched along, the pain started to slowly dissipate for the long-lost wedding ceremony.  Within six months of our 5th anniversary, I'd decided a new diamond and a Vow Renewal ceremony would be enough to suffice in order to have a joyful memory instead of a sad memory.

I've been planning our Vow Renewal for 6 months.  It all came together this past weekend and I must say, HE MAKES ALL THINGS NEW!  God is so faithful to give us the desires of our hearts as we delight ourselves in Him.

New Diamond? Check
New Wedding Dress? Check
New Veil? Check                                      
New Location? Check
New Vows? Check . . .
New Joyful Memory?  Check!

I am so thankful to have a husband who "gets me" and understands why this was so important.  He was on board with every aspect, (and he was pleasantly surprised to see me walk down the stairs in that dress!)  I can say that I have a new, joyful memory to replace the sad memory of five years ago.

We plan to have a Vow Renewal Ceremony on every 5th year.  And when I get to Heaven. . .I will get Norm to walk me down the aisle!

And the One sitting on the throne said, "Look, I am making everything new!"  And then He said to me, "Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true."

Revelation 21:5 NLT