Three Years.....wow

Today is the day that I am celebrating the 3 year mark of becoming Jonathon's wife. I can't believe it has been three years! On one hand, the time has gone by so quickly that I feel like we just started dating. On the other hand, I feel like we have been together forever (that's a good thing). I am going to ramble a bit, so be patient:).
I want to take a minute to brag on my husband. He is the most amazing (and handsome) man I know. I stand in awe of His love for the Lord and for the people of God. His desire to see the Lord glorified in all things and for the people of God to be conformed into Christ-likeness is a huge challenge and encouragement to me. He knows he is not perfect, but is willing to let God mold and change him, which is why I love him more today than on the day we got married.
We have gone through alot this year together. After losing our baby, Jonathon comforted me, held me, loved me, but most of all, pointed me to Christ, who is our rock throughout the suffering. I am blessed with a husband who is not affraid of being the spiritual leader of our home.
Marriage is an interesting thing. It has made me discover things about myself that I would have rather not known. I bet that most married people would say that marriage brings out the best and worst in people. I know that I have realized how selfish I truly am. To you, Jonathon, I apologize deeply!
Something I think that people need to realize is that marriage is not simply a institution recognized by the government, but it is a union of two people becoming one flesh in the site of God. My life (including my spiritual life) directly impacts the life of my husband and I pray that I am a helper to him and not a hindrance. Our union should reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. What a standard we must strive for!
We are to love each other unconditionally, just as Christ loves the Church. This means that marriage may not always make you happy, but by being obedient to Christ you are being made into His image. There is no greater blessing!
I love Jonathon with all my heart and can't wait to see how we will both change, for the glory of God, over the next three years.