KITCHY LIVING

Sometimes it feels like just yesterday, and other times, it feels like decades ago. But a lot of life has happened since we walked down the aisle June 15th, 2019. Looking back at pictures from our wedding, I realize how young and naive we were. I think most people feel that way, but it’s amazing the amount of growth both personally and jointly we have experienced and been forced into since 2019.

This past year has been especially trying, because my brother-in-law filed for a divorce from my sister in January, which was a shock to all of our systems. Daily I am reminded just how fragile marriages are. As a PA working in primary care, I hear directly from my patients about the daily struggle of having to fight for your marriage. You can’t make someone want to change or grow, they have to want and be willing to move forward into flourishing. However, I’m continually thankful that Cary continues to grow closer towards Christ and closer towards me. I pray that we will remain committed to the vows we made that day to forever protect our marriage. It’s no walk in the park, but it’s worth all the vulnerability and sacrifice. Here is a recap of the past SIX YEARS!

2019

Got Married June 15th in Charleston, SC ● Moved to Myrtle Beach, SC ● Visited Chicago, IL
Celebrated our first Married Christmas

2020

Battled COVID on the frontlines ● Celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Sugar Mountain, NC
Visited Savannah, GA ● Celebrated Thanksgiving in KY with family

2021

Laid to Rest my Grandaddy Walker ● Visited Greenville, SC ● Celebrated our 2 year anni at Jekyll Island, GA
Witnessed our goddaughter, Addie Grace, get baptized

2022

My MIL started chemo for B-cell lymphoma (and remains in remission!) ● We bought our First House
Cheered on my sister graduating with her Master’s in Public Administration at UNC Chapel Hill
Celebrated my SIL getting married in Niles, MI
Got fired from my job after putting in my notice so we went to Europe!

2023

Explored Paris, Strasbourg, Munich, Zell am See, Salzburg, and Vienna
Celebrated 4 weddings in Greenville, Charleston, Birmingham, and Michigan
Welcomed our little Rhodie Brown into the family!
Travelled to Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, MD
Started marriage counseling

2024

Got >10 inches of snow in a record-breaking snowstorm ● Celebrated 2 weddings in Nashville and Knoxville
Continued marriage counseling ● Celebrated our 5th wedding anni in Highlands, NC

2025

Made the giantest snowman that ever was ● Focused on self-care and soul-care
Hosted family Easter for the 3rd year in a row
Celebrated our 6th wedding anni in Myrtle Beach/Charleston, SC

Cheers to SIX years!

Thank you to everyone who continues to follow me and read my blog posts. I’ve been blogging for almost 10 years now, and this platform has been a safe and supportive outlet for me to share some of my innermost thoughts. I so appreciate each and every one of you!