Two weeks ago, my wife Christy and I celebrated our first anniversary. Isn’t that a trip? It might sound cheesy, but I can honestly remember when I saw her walking down the aisle, glowing in all her beauty. Time goes by swiftly.

I couldn’t have asked for a better first year. I felt like we were able to ease into our shared life as one. Sure, we both have some quirky habits. Like, I don’t know why she likes to hang the toilet paper roll under. She probably wonders why I’m predisposed to strip and leave my pants around the door whenever I walk in from work. All things considered, I’d say we fit each other like the milky flower on a cup of latte.

Mind you, it wasn’t without its ups and downs. Last year saw us through many changes, including moving to a new home (twice), changing churches, starting a new job, and starting a new company, to name a few. Through all of that, I’ve learned to find my constants in a few things: God, my wife, and my community.