Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Remember Me

This past Thursday marked the 5 year anniversary of our wedding day which was the 1st day of the rest of our lives together as "The Cabells"! During dinner, I asked D a question..."What are your memories from that day? Your real, tangible memories, not just the ones that you have from the pictures?" We spent the entire meal bouncing back and forth as we walked through the memories that we could see still in our heads. It is amazing to see all the holes that existed and the places where some of the memories I carry are not the same ones that stand out to him. It was so much fun though to share with each other what stands out from that day and the days following during our honeymoon. It's odd to think that we have never really done that before this year. I am glad that we did though and look forward to writing them all down since I know that they will only become more foggy as the years go by! 

Remember Me. An invitation to feel and experience the moment so that when time and life has passed by, what you hold in your heart and your head is tangible. clearly visible, and permanent.

Remember Me. This year I remember D's strong, tender, and courageous heart as we shared deeply with each other during a couple's week in Michigan and then throughout the year. 

Remember Me. This year I remember D's dreams starting to take more form as he risked stepping out in faith...hoping for more.

Remember Me. This year I remember D's kindness towards me as he pursued my wavering heart and emotions.

Remember Me. This year I remember D's tears for me, our family, himself, and for Wyatt. 

Remember Me. This year I remember D's words written on blog entries and a book, words that show the depths of  his precious heart. 

Remember Me. This year I remember D's faithful friendship. 

Remember Me. This year I remember D's encouragement and challenging questions during countless conversations. 

Remember Me. This year I remember D's love, his God-given, perfect for me, love. 

Remember Me. This year I remember the look on my husband's face when he sees me walk downstairs after getting ready to go somewhere.

Remember Me. This year I remember D's laughter, filling the walls of our home.
5th Anniversary...a night out for sushi and memories!
4th Anniversary...a weekend away at a Bed and Breakfast in Wimberley.
3rd Anniversary...a night out for dinner at The Melting Pot
2nd Anniversary...a weekend away in Gruene with dinner at the Gristmill.
1st Anniversary...a weekend away in Wimberley 


I love you Darin! Thank you for loving me for me!

3 comments:

K said...

Thank you for writing. It is so lovely to watch your relationship with D. You 2 bring out such incredible things in one another. Celebrating 5 years with you!

Jennifer said...

I love what you said here: "Remember Me. An invitation to feel and experience the moment so that when time and life has passed by, what you hold in your heart and your head is tangible. clearly visible, and permanent."

What beautiful, tangible, visible and permanent rememberances for you both to look back on. (o:

Whoo-hoo for five years!!!

Lib said...

I love the new look of your blog!

I love all these photos, B, and might I add that you guys look incredible!!!

Your words here are beautiful. I love the way you love and appreciate your D. Happy 5th Anni!