No, that’s not how long I’ve been away from the blog. For the 3 or 4 of you who have wondered, I’ve been away. First in the Dominican Republic (watch for a post later this week) and then away at my home. I took a couple of days last week to paint the house. There’s a post coming about that experience, too.
19 years ago, Kim Rhodes became Kim Sublett, and I immediately became a better man. Not because of anything I did; God says that a husband and wife become one flesh. Kim makes me better.
We spent our first night as husband and wife in the Holiday Inn in beautiful Altoona, PA. The next day we drove to our honeymoon destination–The Poconos. For some strange reason, Kim let me pick the spot. Her Aunt Donna gave us a week in a condo anywhere in the world. We paged through the big book of vacation wonderlands, and I chose the Poconos. I know…not my brightest moment.
I have been most blessed by the wife God has given me. Kim is a source of wisdom and encouragement, a voice calling me to press on, to press into God. She is kind and gentle, strong and able. She’s my best friend, a wonderful mother, and every bit the partner in life and ministry that I need and desire.
19 years have flown by. We’ve weathered storms, created some incredible memories, and believe that the best years are yet to come.
I love you, Kim. Thanks for loving me and sharing the adventure.
2 Comments
anniemichaelmurphy · July 1, 2009 at 7:44 am
wowzer that is some picture…and it always makes me smile.
man do i love you guys, happy anniveresary!!!!!
Sean Michael Murphy · July 1, 2009 at 9:05 am
so…much to comment on….can’t stop myself…boots…hair…hat….shorts…I don’t know where to start…
ok, I think I’ve got it under control.
You guys are one of our all time favorite couples. Thanks for getting married 19 years ago (even though we weren’t invited to the wedding). The world is a better place because of your family.
Congrats!