The Mountain

Marriage has been on my mind a lot lately. Scott & I will be celebrating our 7th anniversary next month on October 19th! Throughout that time, it seems like time stood still while at other times, it flew by us too quickly. Both of us are very passionate people; we love passionately and fight passionately! We’ve been through some extremely hard times, even at points wondering how long we could continue with our marriage. In today’s society, jumping off the “marriage mountain” is all too common. When I met Scott, I had just landed from jumping off the marriage mountain about a year before. For some reason, when I met him, I knew I was ready to try and climb the mountain again. I think in part, it was because Scott was confident that we would be successful and he had not one doubt in his mind.

I imagine the marriage mountain being quite high, like Everest. Along the climb, I see scenic stops…ledges where you can just stand still, catch your breathe and enjoy the view. Other parts of the mountain are a little tricky. I see rocks beneath your feet falling to the ground, loosing your footing…disappointments. While on the climb the importance of communication, cheering each other on, and being dependable are necessary to make it to the top. The importance of a solid footing with each step you take can mean life and death…having a foundation with God. There are many peaks, hidden caves, and off-the-beaten path trails to explore while on the journey. The most important thing is to not get side tracked with the climb. To keep reaching and striving higher and higher to the peak is the ultimate victory in marriage. No one can make the climb alone…it takes both working and helping equally to make the victory happen.

Scott & I are still in the beginning stages of the mountain. At first I think, the beginning stages? It’s been so hard. But, then I look at the entire picture and see how much more we get to climb and work together on this journey. We wouldn’t appreciate who we are today without the disappointments and hard work of the past. I’m excited and a little scared at the climb ahead. Scared because of the unknown…hoping for things we’ve longed for and the “what ifs” of life. Excited because I believe we can make this climb successful and enjoy each step forward. So, on with the journey…