One Year Anniversary Getaway!

Nick's Cabin. New Auburn, WI. Me lighting the grill! I look like I've done this before, right?

The porch was quite the restful haven. We spent a lot of time praising God with worship songs for showing us so much of His faithfulness to us in our first year of marriage. We also began writing a sing together... definitely fun!

The porch was quite the restful haven. We played lots of songs and sang and wrote. Definitely fun!

Cruisin'.

I like this pic. Just as I am looking outward into the light... that is what marriage has really taught me. To move beyond ourselves and personal wants and needs and turn our faces outwards to the needs of others. The light in this pic is much like the light that Jesus has kindled in our marriage. He continues to shine on us, bless us and rescue us as we wrestle this battle of belief and unbelief daily.

I like this pic. I feel like it reflects the plea of my heart... seeking light and freedom... seeking wisdom and glory from this great God of mercy. That is what marriage has really taught me. To seek. To ask for what I do not have. To glimpse moments of becoming complete in Him, of being healed by Him. The light in this pic is much like the light that Jesus has kindled in our marriage. He continues to shine on us, bless us and rescue us as we wrestle this battle of sin and life daily.

My baby lighting the fire. Good job baby!

We made blueberry/banana pancakes for breakfast... mmm mmm very good I must say.

We ate dinner at the "Larabee Lodge." If that doesn't sound hick-ish, I don't know what does! Beautiful view, no? Shortly after, Nick whooped me in a game of pig on the outdoor bball court. Not cool.

Awww. I am a lucky girl to be so loved.

I guess I love him too. Just a lil' bit.

The lovely weekend ended in a deep scrub down of the entire cabin... I couldn't resist. Much like God has used marriage in so many ways to deeply clean and scrub me too! I know that sounds wierd... but roll with me peeps. After one year, I am SO THANKFUL the Lord has revealed so much of my need for Him to come and remove old things still festering deep within me. Things that I stubbornly and angrily don't want the Lord to see or change, but then He DOES it, He changes me daily, and I am a transformed woman by Christ in our marriage every morning. Our marriage is entirely a different relationship after one year of growing together. It has been hard, sweet, emotional, blessed, and so rich with God's faithfulness. I know the deep scrubs will keep coming over the years... and I am watching the Lord change me from a stubborn and angry surrenderer to a willing and humbled surrendering woman. I am so thankful for my husband, Nck, who loves me and adores me. There's no words to describe waking up to the likeness of Christ. Thank you, Jesus, for this man who gives His whole heart and mind to you and leads me through this life. Amen for the first year of marriage!

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2 Responses to “One Year Anniversary Getaway!”

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1 katyhelena July 27, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Great pictures, great thoughts, great post! Congrats on one year, and blessings in the upcoming one.

2 Stephany July 30, 2009 at 8:01 am

All of these pictures were so great! Congrats on one year!

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