Words can't even begin to express how much I love this man. We've been through the storms of life. The trials of marriage and through it all we've come out closer than we've ever been.
There were times (and I've said this before) when I didn't want to be a mom or a wife, and even times when I wanted to walk away but I truly thank God for holding us together. I thank God for teaching us how to love each other. I thank God for showing us how to respect each other. I thank God for showing us how to disagree and keep loving each other. I just thank God.
When we married in 1997 we were both just kids. Not much older than my daughter Jaelyn. We had NO CLUE what we were doing, we just knew that we loved each other. We've grown up together. We've made it through some rough stuff. We know first hand what God can do.
God has been the glue that held us together, when we both wanted to rip our marriage apart. God showed us how to hang on, He showed us how to forgive and love.
I never thought I could love this man as much as I do today.
We often ask each other, "do you love me like you did wayyyyy back in 1993?" Our answer is always no, we love each other more.
It's a different kind of love. A love that has been built. A love that has been tried. A love that has been though some mess lol.
I thank God for Tony. He has taught me so much. He's often right, and I'm often right-er lol
I've learned to listen when I don't really want to and he's learned to listen to me.
We've learned how to balance each other out.
I pray for him. I respect him. I love him.
Ready to see what this next chapter brings.
God + You + Me = Formula for success!
Love you boo :)
Congratulations! Bless you both!
Posted by: Tany | February 01, 2014 at 01:40 AM
Hey Adrienne.... Congratulations! God is the "glue" that holds marriages together. Keep growing and keep loving your husband. Respect the space that is needed. We have to go to our respective "caves" sometimes, sewing...sports channels...you get it. Have a Blessed Day!
Posted by: Patricia | February 01, 2014 at 06:17 AM
Congratulations Adrienne and Tony! You two have what the world needs to see more of--a Godly marriage--not a perfect marriage--there is no such thing--but one where no matter what happens--you know your mate (and the Father) has your back. God Bless You!
Posted by: Robin Michael Rush | February 01, 2014 at 09:59 AM
Congratulations! 17 years is a long time. It's a lot of work, isn't it? Today is our 22nd anniversary.
Posted by: Amy | February 01, 2014 at 10:22 AM
Happy Anniversary. I know you'll have many more.
Posted by: Rachelle | February 01, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Lucy | February 01, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Happy Anniversary - here's to many more!
Posted by: Carolyn | February 01, 2014 at 01:30 PM
May be late with this,but Congrats and God Bless both of you on your anniversary.
Posted by: Kelroc | February 01, 2014 at 02:01 PM
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: tj | February 01, 2014 at 08:29 PM
AMEN!!! I pray you both many, many, many more years together!!! ;)
Posted by: mad14kt | February 01, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Congrats on your Anniversary. This is such a lovely tribute! Hope you grow old and older together.
Posted by: Heather | February 02, 2014 at 01:32 PM
Congratulations Adrienne and Tony! I pray for continued love, happiness, longevity, respect and support in your marriage! These are some of the key things in keeping a marriage like yours together. I believe you and Tony have mastered the traits successfully!
Posted by: Myra | February 02, 2014 at 02:57 PM
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: Moe | February 03, 2014 at 07:24 AM
Happy Anniversary!!!
Posted by: Mechelle | February 03, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations on your Happy Anniversary and to 17 more blessed years!! We're about to celebrate 22 and it's still hard work but worth it!!
Posted by: Sharon L | February 03, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: saudade | February 03, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Happy belated Happy Anniversary to you two. May God continue to keep blessing your marriage.
Posted by: unityfalls | February 03, 2014 at 05:28 PM
Congratulations. Wishing you many more countless years of wedded bliss.
Posted by: FinesseV | February 04, 2014 at 10:53 AM
Thanks Tany!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:37 PM
LOL yep! Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:37 PM
AMEN!!! Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:37 PM
Happy Anniversary to you!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:37 PM
Thanks Rachelle!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:37 PM
Thanks Lucy!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:37 PM
Thank you Ms. Carolyn!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thanks Tj!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thanks Heather!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thank you Myra! We are still learning lol
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thanks Moe!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Thank you Mechelle!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Congrats to you!!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:39 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:39 PM
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:39 PM
Thanks FinesseV!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 05, 2014 at 03:39 PM
Wow, I am really late...but I wanted to congratulate you and Tony on 17 years! This was such a wonderful and heartfelt post, and may God continue to bless your life together!
Posted by: Cheryl L. (NC Peach) | February 06, 2014 at 08:30 PM
Awwww! Happy Anniversary to my favorite couple!
Posted by: Monique | February 07, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Blessed! Congratulations!
Posted by: orchidophile | February 08, 2014 at 01:59 PM
Thanks so much :)
Posted by: Adrienne | February 13, 2014 at 09:21 PM
Thanks girlie!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 13, 2014 at 09:21 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 13, 2014 at 09:22 PM