A year ago (on May 19th to be exact), I married the love of my life. Bradley Kinkade is the man of my dreams. He loves Jesus Christ, wants to serve Him, is kind, loving, supportive, funny, hot, and every other good adjective I can think of. It's hard to imagine that a year has gone by already. Everyone who has been married for a while tells me that it flies by quickly.
Our story is quite interesting. For those of you who don't know, we started out strongly disliking each other. For a couple of different reasons, Brad was not interested in finding a girlfriend when he came to BBC, and I was not interested in taking on another serious relationship (I had just gotten out of a 3-year relationship a few months prior). Therefore, Brad was quite rude to me to let me know that he was definitely not interested, and therefore I was rude to him because "he started it." But God worked it out for good because I was able to get Brad a job where I was already working, Hobby Lobby. Because I didn't have a car, Brad had to give me rides. I remember thinking these exact words: "Wow, this guy actually does have a personality...he's kinda funny." We found out right away that we trusted each other implicitly, and within a few weeks, we were sharing things about our lives and our past that most do not share with a casual friend.
The beginning of our relationship was definitely rocky. (By beginning, I mean probably the first year or so). We fought constantly, I cried every day, and it seemed that there was always a set of challenges to overcome. Yet, we knew God had given us someone special, and neither one of us ever had the idea of giving up. We stuck it out, and today we have the most wonderful marriage anyone could ask for. We have our little arguments here and there, but they are over quickly, and we are quick to apologize and forget we ever fought in the first place.
My husband is certainly the most amazing man I have ever met, and it is no surprise that everyone around him falls in love with him (though not in the same way as me!). He is incredibly supportive of my teaching job and has already offered to help set up my classroom and even grade papers on a daily basis. He never complains when I ask him to reach up for something high, fix a zipper, or open that can of jelly I can never seem to open myself. I have come home to find him washing the dishes, folding laundry, or just cleaning up little things here and there. He has listened to me patiently when I come home from an exciting day and have talked his ear off, and he puts up with me when I have one of my crabby moods since I'm hungry or tired. He is one of the greatest blessings I have ever been given.
I can't wait for the next year of marriage to my incredible man!
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Rob ~ I just read the last four posts about God's supplying, Graduation and Anniversary. Keep up with this blog. It's a great way to stay connected. Although I have no "right" to say this, I am so proud of you and Brad. I know God is going to use you guys in such a big way because of your love and devotion for Him and each other. Save these last several posts, print them for yourself for journal them in a book. Life gets so hard sometimes and sometimes so hard to see God in the midst of the struggle. Looking back on the "mountain top" days is what gets you through the deepest valleys (I speak from experience). Cling to God and each other, and LAUGH A LOT, even when it's hard. I love you and will so miss my most trusted babysitter. Love, Amy
It only gets better!!:-)
I hit the wrong button so the first part of my sentence didnt show up lol....
You think its great now....it only gets better!!
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