On this day ten years ago Mindy and I were married. We’re celebrating by remembering God’s faithfulness to us over these years–even when we were faithless–and showing him our gratitude.
We started this conversation yesterday after a nap (the kids are gone) and it continued through dinner last night and now today. We thumbed through a bunch of candids taken at our wedding and the Lord’s faithfulness resounded even more as we saw pictures of friends who are still friends today. You still walk with Jesus. And you’ve broadened our reality of friendship. We’re deeply grateful.
A while back I started “prequel-ing” the (original) Daily Durias. I took some time to blog about things as if weblogs were conventional in, say 1998. Enjoy!
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28 responses so far ↓
BJ // May 2, 2008 at 7:29 am |
Congratulations! You two are a model of faith and consistency for us all. Not to mention that you also LOOK like models. You have both meant so much to me and Cheryl as a couple these past few years and of course to me since, well…. forever?
I’m looking forward to the next 10 kids, er.. years!
Love you two,
BJ and Cheryl
Bob and Bobbie // May 2, 2008 at 7:38 am |
It is a pleasure to celebrate ten years of good and sometimes tougher times with you. Your sense of humor and love for each other and your family always trumps the bad things. One thing is for sure. You have four of the most individually different and beautiful children imagineable. Thank you for letting us be doting and loving grandparents.
Rachel // May 2, 2008 at 7:42 am |
Awesome! Congratulations on 10 years!
Jason Doughty // May 2, 2008 at 7:53 am |
Hey guys,
Congratulations on the 10 years. Ian, I love seeing the retro pictures of you with long hair. Do you remember who I thought you were when I saw you for the first time? Here’s a hint, you were on stage at Central Bible for chapel, leading worship, and I was stunned… I’ll wait for your reply.
I miss you guys lots. I remember serving you and Makaela at Spag. Lemons, Lemons, Lemons.
God bless you and keep you this next 10 years!
Jason, for the Doughty Clan
Geary & Jeana // May 2, 2008 at 8:00 am |
Congratulations!
Sarah // May 2, 2008 at 8:04 am |
YAY!! Congrats! I’m a big fan of marriage!
You’ve been married twice as long as us. Cool.
Doug West // May 2, 2008 at 8:05 am |
A huge congrats to you all! we just had our 10th last Dec. they say the next ten seem to go by in half the time so enjoy!
Sheena // May 2, 2008 at 8:09 am |
Ten years goes fast, doesn’t it? From our ‘Tower Power’ days celebrating your engagement and wedding to who you are today…it is so amazing to see God’s faithfulness in your lives and in your children.
I pray that the next ten would be even more amazing as you continue together to see God take the dreams He put in your hearts and bring them to your hands. I pray that you would know more and more the depths of His nearness and love, for both yourselves and your beautiful children.
Lots of love!
Nick and Sarah Sirianni // May 2, 2008 at 8:37 am |
Yay! Thank you for your your marriage and your faithfulness to eachother and the Lord. We’ll celebrate 4 years next month… we might not have been here had it not been for you guys.
Love, Nick and Sarah
mindy // May 2, 2008 at 8:57 am |
10 years of marriage does not happen without the Lord’s grace and mercy being poured out on two people OR without having a strong community of brothers and sisters cheering you on.
Thank you Father for keeping us under your protective wing and lifting us up again and again.
Thank you friends and family for standing with us, praying for us, and unknowingly exhorting us to remain faithful through living lives of faith yourselves.
Bless you all!
Jodi Witter // May 2, 2008 at 9:10 am |
Congratulations! The first ten are tough ones to make it through. Especially if you are raising kids. God is good and faithful, like you said. We will celebrate 12 this coming August. It is so amazing at how the time flies and the things you get to experience in life with the Lord. Keep up the love and God will continue to bless you.
Robert // May 2, 2008 at 9:34 am |
Nice work! That’s really great! BTW – Sarah will be calling you all about a trip with the kids up to her parents posh “cabin”.
Congrats, you two.
Jen // May 2, 2008 at 10:04 am |
Wow . . . praying for a rich time of celebration and reflection for you!
Carl // May 2, 2008 at 10:08 am |
Congratulations to both of you.
Sarah // May 2, 2008 at 10:20 am |
Happy anniversary! We’ll celebrate 13 years in July…isn’t it awesome how, when we’re walking with the Lord, He helps our love for our spouse grow deeper with each passing year? He is so good! And God has blessed you with a beautiful family!
Kirsti // May 2, 2008 at 10:22 am |
Congratulations you two! May the Lord bless you and give you another wonderful ten years more, and then another ten years, and another, and…well, you get the picture! It was an honour to stand up there for the two of you 10 yrs ago…thank you for the blessing your example of Christ-centered marriage has given. Love to you both! Kirsti
Elizabeth // May 2, 2008 at 11:06 am |
Congratulations! I am so happy that you two have time to spend together to celebrate. You have a marriage that is so full of love and we can only look at you two and smile because of God’s grace. Thanks for the wonderful example you give Matt and I.
Noel and Alma // May 2, 2008 at 12:16 pm |
Wow! a decade already? CONGRATULATIONS!I will always remember this day because it it my birthday too. May our God continue to ricly bless both of you and your four lovely children Love….Uncle Noel and Auntie Alma
Dave // May 2, 2008 at 12:21 pm |
Congrats to you both! It’s amazing how fast the years go by…
Carmen Imes // May 2, 2008 at 12:31 pm |
Congratulations, you two! I remember your wedding very well … we were collecting ideas for our own.
We’re right behind you, just 8 weeks to go until our 10th! We’re going to celebrate by giving birth to #3!!! 
Love you guys!
ian // May 3, 2008 at 6:00 am |
Dear, in the order that we met, BJ, Jodi, Uncle Noel & Auntie Alma, Carl, Sarah, Kirsti, Sally, Carmen, Rachel, Geary & Jeana, Jason, Bob & Bobbie, Jen, Sheena, Elizabeth, Nick & Sarah, Robert, Dave, and Doug,
Many thanks for the well-wishes!
I’m floored by your encouraging words.
And I’m all smiles about the fact that these encouraging words came from friends spanning beyond these last ten years. Elementary school (BJ & Jodi, second and third grade, respectively) to my current job at Compassion (Doug, who I actually haven’t even met in person yet)! Thanks for sharing and making this celebration that much more memorable.
You are appreciated.
i
P.S. Jason? Did you think I was, like, Richie Valens or something? =) And we TOTALLY remember the lemons!
Papa and Mama // May 3, 2008 at 9:30 am |
Hi ‘Yan and Mindy,
In our opinion we are the most previleged people witnessing
God’s workmanship in you lives . We are one of those who are sitting in the front seat of this theater! We see God’s hands and both of your response to Him. Let’s go even further knowing what he has done and what He will be do again. Congratulations !
PapaMama
ian // May 3, 2008 at 10:35 pm |
I love my mom and dad.
Heather // May 4, 2008 at 1:39 am |
I am proud of you and the love you have for each other. And I’m proud to call you friends. Congratulations on 10 years!
Josh Durias // May 4, 2008 at 4:44 pm |
We love you guys so much. . . SUCH a great example for the three of us!
JB&s
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
auntie sarah // May 4, 2008 at 9:35 pm |
Congrats! You guys are so wonderful & we’re so blessed to have you guys in our lives. Thanks!!
Ray-hole Clark // May 7, 2008 at 10:53 am |
Ten years? Am I really that old? WOW! Well, one day you’re wondering what the Asian man from the deli across the way just yelled at you after making his deposit and the next you’re wondering what your 4 year old just yelled at you after running out of the bathroom! Craziness and laughter!
I know that you are not my children, but I can’t help but think of the verse that says I have NO GREATER JOY than to see my children walking in the Truth… I can’t help but think that the labor there is in seeing your kids grow up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and the fulfillment there is in living a life bathed in His grace is what has made these ten years so memorable, profitable and learn-filled (yes, I did just make up that word!) It has been a delight to share these 10 years and I thank my God upon every remembrance of you that I am able to share in the blessing of your friendship! Your lives are a treasure and a joy to every person you come in contact with! The Lord bless you and keep you! I love you guys!
Rachel
ian // May 7, 2008 at 4:01 pm |
Thanks so much, Rachel! It’s so encouraging to know we’re on this journey together. It can be insane sometimes but at least we’re not going crazy alone.
Or are we?
I am your children.
His love endures forever.