We each have special numbers. Some you choose, but most.. are chosen for you. They remind us monthly that time is passing quicker than we realise. Some numbers make people weep, other numbers make people rejoice. Born with few, it seems rather unavoidable that we gain more with age. Set forever within the range of 1 - 31, these numbers mean different things to many different people.
Almost 10 weeks ago, Carter and I had the incredible joy of choosing one such number. With an "I do" and a kiss, we sealed the 15th of August into our life, forever concreting it as a milestone to our marriage. And just last Thursday, Carter and I joyfully woke up to a beautiful 15th of October. Two whole months had flown past!
Thankfully I had the day off and Carter didn't work till 3:30pm, so we had some time. A few days before our anniversary we decided that we would use that time to visit the Point Moore Lighthouse and do some drawing. Recently we've begun sketching together, I need to brush up on my skills and Carter wants to learn. So on Thursday morning our pads and pencils were ready to go.
We hadn't planed to go too early cause we wanted to relax at home a bit. But for some reason during this time of chillin, we both started craving an extravagant breakfast (like bacon and eggs or something). So in a moment of tummy-brilliance, we decided to head out 'early' (it was almost 10am) to eat breakkie at a restaurant we'd noticed near the lighthouse. I'm sure you know how it is.. you get all excited inside over the food you're going to eat, there is a build up of anticipation.. and then, you taste it!! yumm! Although sadly for us, the "yumm" never happened. As we pulled into the restaurant car park we noticed an unusual number of balloons and party hats inside, we soon found out it was booked for a birthday party, go figure. So after a quick cruise through town we, somewhat ashamedly, headed to the beach with two Hungry Jacks meals. They were tasty, and the birds liked us.
two big pacific gull's dwarfed the crowd of seagulls
[note the orange blur between the 2 seagulls, it's a chip in motion]
About 15mins later with full tummies and regret setting in, we headed back to Point Moore for some sketching. We sat in the car for quite a long time, just drawing the lighthouse from where we'd parked. As we scribbled away, we quickly noticed we had different styles. For someone that seems to have no 'real' drawing experience, Carter continues to impress me with his artistic ability. Watch out future children we're gonna give you awesome genes! =O
Carter's drawing
one of my scribbles
When we had our dose of drawing for the day, Carter and I decided to take a bit of a walk along the beach. Here are a few snaps. Enjoy.
typical Geraldton off-shore view
It was such a beautiful way to spend time together. I always find myself falling more and more in love with my husband. Sometimes it's just a simple glance, or something he says, other times it's just the wonder of making memories together. It was by Gods leading that we found each other. And I'm noticing that Carter an I are growing closer and deeper in love as we continue to follow Him.
Now I know that we're still very new to this, and that there are more 'experienced' married folk out there. And perhaps I'm just a naive newlywed, but when people tell me that "it will fade" I can't help but turn my nose up. I accept the fact that things change, it's part of life, but I can't accept the fact that our romance "will fade". I refuse to expect it, and I've set my heart to pursue Christ in this matter. And I pray that by His grace, I may ever increase in my ability to serve, honour, and love Carter as his wife.
So far on each anniversary, we've been blessed with little rostered work. Getting to spend quality time together on the 15th is wonderful, and it obviously gives us a greater freedom to celebrate. I understand that there will be many days where we have work or other things on. I understand that we might not get to do something ' special ' every time. But celebration isn't confined to what you do, it originates from within the heart, and that's where it's most important. So I believe that no matter how busy life gets, you will find us Bandy's rejoicing every time the number 15 rolls around.
love love - Mrs Bandy
xxx
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