Diamond in a Pearl

Today marks 12 years of marriage for Craig and I. It's hard to believe.

Yesterday, Craig surprised me with a very special gift. He put so much love, care and thought into it. It's the kind of gift that when you know the meaning behind it, brings tears to your eyes.

Here's the story....

"When an oyster swallows a grain of sand it feels discomfort, so it begins to ease the pain by applying a coat of nacre (pearl). It is during this healing process that it creates a beautiful pearl. It is rather ironic to think that something so beautiful can be created out of so much discomfort. This irony is like life itself. It is easy to love in good times, but it takes courage to love through the discomforts of our lives. It is this understanding, this virtue, that has been my teacher, my healer, and has given me courage and a sense of hope. "Diamond in a Pearl" is an expression of this understanding. The diamond represents the grain of sand and the pearl evokes an aura of courage, love, and healing that is embedded deep within the soul. It is this unique transformation that has given birth to "Diamond in a Pearl" the symbol of love."

"Love has the power to heal all wounds,
love defines our existence,
love is a Diamond in a Pearl."

Chi Galatea Huynh



No marriage is ever easy and ours has certainly been no different. Today we celebrate the victory of 12 sweet years. Twelve years wrapped up with love, laughter, joy, pain, tears, hope, and healing.

I am thankful...

• for a loving husband.
  
• that we have stuck with one another through thick and thin.
  
• that our friendship grows.
  
• for the relationship our children see between us.
• for the laughter.
• for the tears.
• for his dedication and good work ethic.
• for the boys we share.
• that we continue to develop our relationship.
• that we have hope for many good tomorrows.
• that we are among the rare jewels of lasting marriages.
• that we never lost sight of God through it all.

Happy Anniversary Craig! I LOVE YOU!