My husband and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary next month. At the beginning of the year, we decided that I would start a fund from blog and photography-related income to fund some kind of something special for this time. Unfortunately, a family our size is a black hole for extra funds: they get swallowed by new shoes, bills, groceries, book and class expenses, birthdays. The list goes on and on.
I currently have $61 left in my little PayPal fund and less than half will remain after our monthly Compassion International sponsorship payment is deducted. That doesn’t even cover dinner and a movie.
Complaining—out loud or in my head—is like saying, “Lord, I’m not happy with what you’ve given us,” which certainly isn’t the case. I’ve got a happy home, a devoted husband, and eight wonderful kids to prove it.
All along I’ve believed that either an opportunity would present itself or it wouldn’t. Many 25th anniversary stories seem to include cruises, elaborate parties, or faraway destinations. That dinner and a movie with my man—mine—is just fine. Truly.
Well, this man of mine spilled some beans last night, spilled them of necessity because my cooperation (mostly in accommodating our kids) is needed to make his plans succeed.
Apparently he applied two days’ worth of determination and ingenuity to a situation at work, saving his company a decent outlay of cash for something he managed to accomplish at no expense to them. Later, the discussion of our anniversary arose. When asked what we were doing, he explained that we really had no plans due to pay-cuts and expenses in general.
While I really don’t know where the conversation went from there, I do know that there seems to be a 4 day/3 night getaway, destination unknown, in our future now. Surprises are my favorite; I’ll just be happy to know how to pack. 🙂
We’ve got to determine who can watch our kids now, but I’m trusting that if God has worked out this much of a plan, He’ll help us with the rest.
Yes, God is in the details, even these yet to be revealed. More to come!
Oh! That is wonderful!! We have six, and are almost 14 yrs in. We have been together 17 and since I was 14 :O A night alone is hard to get, let alone days!!! Have a wonderful time! What a blessing!
Oooh. I’m so happy for y’all! And excited. 😀
God will provide someone for the children.
I can’t wait to hear your destination. I love surprises, too!
Hubby and I are leaving for NYC a week from Monday. I can’t wait. We’ll be alone for five straight days. When we got married, he had three children from his first marriage and I had one from my first, so we haven’t had that much time alone since our honeymoon!!
What a sweet man you have! A surprise sounds like so much fun! Happy early Anniversary! 🙂
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Grace!
Isn’t God gooood?!
Wanna send all your great kids to the farm? I’d love to take care of them all, and we’d have a grand time and I’d be smiling for you and your good man! 🙂
Can’t wait to see how God continues to reveal Himself — what a beginning to this story! 🙂
Have a wonderful Anniversary!! 🙂
Hip hip hooray and happy anniversary! That does sound super exciting!!!
God will definitely provide the way. If I lived closer, your kids could totally stay at my place. I’ve had 8 kids stay the night before (all from the same family- easy peasy!). 🙂
Oh how exciting! Can’t wait to hear where you go!
Did ya find homes/friends to help out? If not let me know…maybe I can help out!
I’m excited you are getting to hang with your man for a few days alone!!!!
i love this!
How exciting! Praise God!! Can’t wait to hear the details. 🙂 And happy (early) anniversary!
That’s fantastic news! Congratulations!!!!!