This last week marked 6 months of marriage (on the 7th) and 3 years since Daniel and I started dating (on the 10th). We celebrated by going to eat at Hacienda Colorado and ice skating in Belmar.
Hacienda was fantastic. My only complaint was that they no longer sold fried ice cream (which I really wanted). Ice skating was a leap of faith for me because I have never really skated before. My previous time on the ice consisted of tip-toeing/walking around the edge on ice skates. This time, however, I really put myself out there and let go, actually gliding across the ice and skating.
Looking back on our journey, ice skating was the perfect event to celebrate! The biggest thing I have learned from my relationship with Daniel is trust. I have more faith in myself and my body. I have more faith in the things that Daniel tells me, but most importantly, I have learned what it means to really trust. I have a lot of fear in my life and I have coped in the past by making sure I am always in control. I don't take risks, I don't leave things up to chance, and I certainly don't put myself in situation where I could get hurt or embarrassed. I am learning, however, that sometimes things are okay (or even fun) when I step out of my very small box and take chances. I am learning that sometimes Daniel is right when he says "it will be okay", even if I don't see that it will be alright. Daniel hasn't been wrong yet. I am learning to test my body, push through my fears, and am enjoying new adventures much more than I ever thought I would. This is such a freeing experience and I am grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn through this journey.
This is certainly not the only area that I have been tested and grown in through our relationship and marriage but it was clear to me this past week and I wanted to write about it. Marriage is such a blessing!!
Also....I got really cute new shoes for dinner. Too bad I had to take them off for skating- good thing Valentines Day is coming up!
Those shoes are INCREDIBLY CUTE!!
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