The Seven Year Itch

Seven years ago I woke up to a day very similar to this (it's overcast here) but was still elated because it was my wedding day! Our wedding was not perfect-- the limo didn't show up then we got stuck in the rain while taking outdoor pictures. But I still married my best friend, the man God chose for me and put on my path so we could forever be changed together. And that's one thing I know, even if I didn't know it or feel it on that special day 7 years ago, it's not the wedding that matters. But the marriage. Our wedding day was perfect because it marked the beginning of a union God brought together and celebrated our covenant with Him along with family & friends, that we would remain in Him and with each other until death do us part. I am so thankful God chose Daniel to be my husband, my confidant, my protector, my love, my children's father. I could not imagine and do not want another man to walk with through life's journeys- the ups and downs and in betweens. He is my leader, my inspiration, my home, my family. And what a beautiful family we've created together.

So why is my post titled the seven year itch? Well, Psychology was one of my minors in college because my interest was peaked when I took a course my senior year of high school. One of the topics that always stuck out to me from that class was this idea of the seven year itch in regards to marriage. Summarizing here: basically, after 7 years, one begins to evaluate one's life, marriage and in some cases (I don't recall the statistics but we know the divorce rate) resulted in one or both parties to end the marriage because he/she/both were seeking something else. I also remember it being stated that after 7 years, one's marriage is generally in the clear. Whew! So glad to get past that hump, I've really been worried these last many years. Thank God neither Daniel or myself are itching (well, he did have that bad case of poison ivy this last week...) but I don't think we will as long as we continue to keep God in the center of our marriage and take the covenant we made seriously. Happy 7th Anniversary, babe, I love you!!!