Seven years ago, today, I said, “I do, I do!” to the best man that I have ever met or could ever hope to meet on this earth. He is so perfect for me! He encourages me so well, and he gives me support to be the best that I can be. He allows me to develop my interests and hobbies, like sewing, crafting, decorating, Charlotte Mason homeschooling, etc.. He JOINS me in my passions, like living responsibly on this earth – with the food that we purchase, beekeeping, etc. And he is truly grateful for the ways in which I serve him. Most importantly, he loves the Lord Jesus, and he seeks the Lord with his whole heart. He encourages me to do the same and he lovingly helps me to see my sin and to turn from it.
When we talked about getting married, we had both seen divorces and unhappy marriages, even among Christians, and we were both committed to something better. We both wanted a marriage that was so much more than “staying together” – although just doing your duty is appropriate sometimes. We wanted a marriage that truly was a picture of the relationship between God the Father and His bride the Church (the Body of Christ). We wanted our marriage to shout to the world: “Things can be so much better!” “Submission is beautiful!” “Serving and sacrifice are worth it!” and “We LOVE being married!”
I can honestly say that even though we have had some challenges, we have faced them together (with the Lord’s help), and our relationship (both with each other and also with the Lord) has grown the stronger for it. We had a pretty amazing marriage from the beginning, but I can honestly say that it has gotten exponentially better EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR!
dating – Summer 2006 
Moments after getting engaged, 2006
Engagement pics on the Queen Mary
Our wedding day, January 20, 2007
Honeymoon in Hawaii
First Anniversary (2007), at the Mansions in Newport, Rhode Island
Mystic, CT, 2008 – Adelie in the belly
November 2008 – Adele Eirene is born
Christmas, 2008
Coronado Island, 2009
Rhode Island, 2009
Hawaii, 2011 (Everito in the belly)
June 2011 – Everett Dunamis is born
July 2011
October 2011
April 2012
July 2013 – Derm Dad’s graduation from residency
Vermont, November 2013
Christmas, 2013 (baby #3 in the belly)
I love you Derm Dad! I’m so happy to be married to you! I think 2014 is going to be our best year yet!!!!
Great trubute to God, your husband, and your marriage. Loved taking a walk down memory lane with you guys. Happy Anniversary Kent and Nicole!!!! Love you all so much. And you are right, Nicole, Kent is perfect for you. An answer to our prayers. God is so good!
Happy anniversary! So great to see how God provides PERFECTLY who we need!