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Our kiss is grown.

Eighteen years ago tonight, this dude kissed me on his couch. I remember it clearly — sweet and soft and slow, Explosions in the Sky playing in the background, two baby boys sleeping soundly down the hall. Afterward, he pulled away from me and whispered, “I wasn’t supposed to do that.” He wasn’t wrong… most would agree we were neither right nor ready for each other. But alas, the heart wants what it wants and sometimes, that’s miraculously enough for God to do his thing.

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Married, still.

I’ll try, I respond to his request. I’ll try, too, he replies. And thus is the story of us these days. From laundry reminders to gentler words, and all of the nuances in between.

2022 life in alaska marriage

December 30, 2022

When a friend asked for a craft night sleepover with my kids, and Ravn emailed me notification of pending flight expiration, I acted on a whim. I booked a night for Chris & I here, complete with massage appointments and a fancy dinner this evening. We’ll be home in less than 24 hours. Happy Anniversary, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to us.

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December 18, 2022

My sweetheart has been building a Christmas album for as long as I’ve known him. In fact, the first gift he ever gave me was his version of “Silent Night” delivered to my dorm room.

We are up to 22 tracks now, and I say “we” because he’s received much help from friends and family over the last two decades. Band mates, in-laws, dear friends, all six kids, and even a hesitant wife have contributed. We’d love for you to give it a listen this week! Merry Christmas.