6 Years Down, a Lifetime to Go!

It was a normal day at work when a coworker said "Anna, I have this guy you need to meet."  Right, I thought, of course she does!  The next week I found myself pulling into the Botanical Garden's parking lot going to meet him.  I was having this internal battle, trying to convince myself that I shouldn't get out of my car.  A friend saw me sitting in my car and talked me into walking down to the regatta where he was coaching a team.  I met the parents of his team, and finally was able to talk to Greg for maybe 10 min. He was busy and I left without him getting my number or us making any other plans to get together. 

I was on my way to the tanning bed, praying that God would place the right people in my life and that I would be sensitive to His will.  Honestly, before I finished praying, Greg called (he got my number from my coworker).  We made plans to go out and have been together ever since.  Three months into our relationship we booked the venue for our wedding, and four months into the relationship we were officially engaged.  A little less than a year later on June 11, 2005 we were married. 

It has truely been the pleasure of my life to be married to Greg.  We have built a life filled with love, laughter, fairness, and wanting the best for each other.  I always want our children to see our love for God, our love for each other, and our love for them.  We only have 6 years under our belt, but I can't imagine my life without the family I have.  Being in the midst of significant life changes with our move to Italy, I believe a strong marriage has been instrumental in making this transition as smooth as possible.  I am blessed beyond measure and look forward to the years to come!

Today we celebrated by spending time in Taormina and Castelmola.  The weather was absolutely perfect and the views were breathtaking.  We dropped in some small shops, wandered through a garden filled with vibrantly colored flowers, and attempted to see the Greek theater (there was a film festival and they were using the theater which created an obstructed view).  For lunch we drove to Castelmola and found a family owned bar (a bar here is just a cafe) someone Greg knows told him about.  We tried to order, but Mimma told us what we were going to eat and drink.  It was a very small place with a tiny kitchen just off to the side.  We had pasta with a meat sauce and she brought Brady a bowl of pasta with the most amazing tomato sauce.  Greg had some kind of house beer and I had the Almond wine.  After we were stuffed from our meal, she brings us a chocolate dessert that was to die for!  We finished the day by welcoming a babysitter, going bowling, and heartily laughing at a comedy show.  We couldn't have had a better anniversary!