We Are Better Together
I grew up a child of divorce. Not one, but two. I didn’t handle it very well. I was lonely most of my teenage years and would befriend anyone, even if it meant participating in “harmful activities”, which I did. At the time I couldn’t necessarily identify the problem. I was just, well, LOST!
When I was 19 I met the love, grace, and mercy of Jesus. Had no idea what that meant, but I liked it, and I wanted it.
The added bonus came in the form of meeting Emily. We will celebrate 20 years of marriage this November. Emily was and is unlike any girl I have ever known, and without a doubt an extension of Christ. Clearly she was a gift from God and we knew pretty quick that we wanted to be married. Most of our dates consisted of sitting and talking (still do). Not chit-chat. I’m talking deep, honest, “I trust you”, kind of talks. It didn’t take long for us to realize that we had similar passions and goals. Particularly as it related to our relationship with Christ. We wanted more than just “church talk.” We wanted to KNOW HIM!
We have two amazing children, Jackson(12) & Riley(10). I remember being extremely nervous about being a dad. I was definitely excited. Just didn’t have anything to draw from that gave me the confidence I needed to enter this fathering adventure. And on top of that, Jackson was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Sometimes that meant “all hands on deck” just to help him get through an overwhelmingly stressful situation at school or home.
We have both had jobs where we’ve had to do some traveling. In fact I’m writing this from my hotel room in Baton Rouge, LA. We don’t like being apart but we “hold down the fort” for each other when one of us has to be away. Thankfully we have been extremely blessed to mainly work from home. I know alot of couples can’t do it. But we love it!
So just like any married couple we have faced many different circumstances. Some hard and some not so hard. We’ve experienced great joy and great heartache. But regardless of what we face in life one thing is true – we are better when we’re together!
I believe the same is true in our relationship with Christ.
Wonderfully written & I’m sure Emily is just beaming after reading this. It’s stories like this that renew my faith in love & marriage. I won’t lie, I’m a little envious of what ya’ll have since I so desperately want that for my exhusband & myself. After being married for 14 years I still don’t understand what I did wrong. The only thing that gets me through the day is knowing God still has a purpose for me even if I don’t know what it is. All I can do is trust Him & know He will carry me through. Congratulations on ur up & coming anniversary. Truly glad for the both of you.
Ooooh, I’ve got goose bumps! I’m crazy for a love story, especially when He’s at the center! Love it Scott…you and Em are amazing and a joy (okay, I do love Paco the best, but…..) More, more……..