by guest blogger Kelly Archer
During our recent move, these glasses were one of the last things to be packed.
I had been planning on literally holding them in my hands while someone drove me to the new house so that no piece of sand would be displaced. These glasses are such an important symbol of our marriage and I did not want the sand to be spilled or altered in any way. As noted in scripture, “…what God has joined together, let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:6) My earthly eyes did not want to change the way the sand had fallen into the glass from our wedding ceremony, because I felt like it would alter our covenant. (I know, I know… it’s just sand.)
After putting Scarlett to bed one night before the move, I walked into the kitchen to find a ziplock bag of our sand and the three glasses, freshly washed, and crystal clear.
I stood there with tears in my eyes… to which Nick replied…
“I meant to have it back in the glass before you noticed.”
Part of me was so mad. The other part of me was laughing, because it is totally something Nick would do. Did the glasses need to be cleaned from dust and fingerprints? Yes. But I planned to do it my way and clean the top of the glasses, not literally pour the sand out!
Yes, I know, the easiest and safest way to pack would be the way Nick did, with the glasses wrapped in bubble wrap.
I share all of this to say, this is an earthly thing that will one day be gone. One day there will be a new heaven and a new Earth. I’m so thankful our marriage is based on the foundation of Jesus Christ, not on a glass of sand. I pray that God continues to bless our marriage and that together we continue to serve and advance His kingdom.
I’m not perfect, neither is Nick, and neither is our marriage. But, with daily prayer and continually placing the other first (which is not always easy), our marriage is rewarding in so many ways. I’m so thankful for a Godly man to lead me and our family! It’s been a wonderful 7 years full of ups and downs, and best of all becoming parents to not one, but two girls! I wouldn’t change a thing. I love you, Nick. Thank you for being the best, for working hard, for taking care of me and Scarlett, and for being the best trip planner and the best cook, among many other things!
Epilogue
Nick setup a repeat, very sweet, sand ceremony tonight, and the glasses have been put in their new place. ☺️
I can’t wait to see what God has planned for us for the next 50+ years. ❤️
Happy 7th Anniversary! #myprincecharming #7years
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