I'm laying here on my couch just enjoying what has transpired over the course of the last 24 hours or so (more like 30 hours, but who's counting?). Today is Andrea & I's 11th anniversary. Because of the gift of good friends who insisted on watching our kids overnight for us so we could have some alone time, we were able to spend yesterday/today in Chattanooga. It was really a wonderful time & something that we haven't experienced for many years. We were thinking back & realized that we haven't spent a night away from the kids in over two years and that we haven't taken an anniversary trip like this in more than twice that long.

I am overwhelmed frequently at the thought of how blessed I am. I don't know why God chooses to shine down on me in so many ways, but I am so grateful for all He brings. My life isn't without incident, pain or struggle - just like everyone else out there. Maybe it is just a consciousness that God delights in giving good gifts to His children. Chief among those in my life is my beautiful wife - someone I couldn't even imagine (nor would I want to) how my life would have been without her along for the ride. The last eleven years have been amazing & I pray that the years ahead will only be filled with the same adventures we have shared thus far.

I love you, my Andrea.

Love, Your (and only yours) Christopher