Tim Ellsworth

Happy anniversary

July 19th, 2007

Ten years ago today, I heard from a beautiful young woman two words that changed my life: “I do.”

At the time, I knew God had blessed me with a wife far more precious than I deserved. Over the past decade, I’ve become even more convinced of her value.

She has been a treasure beyond compare in my life. She has given me two incredible kids. She makes our home the happiest place I know. She ignores most of my annoying habits. She spends our money wisely. She treats me with respect. She gets more radiant with each passing day.

In a day when marriage is cheap and people bail on their spouses for every flippant reason imaginable, I’m more committed to her than ever. Though I often fail terribly at expressing and demonstrating it, I love her wholeheartedly. I’d marry her again in a second. I pray that God has many more decades of marriage in store for us.

Ten years ago today, God smiled upon me. He blessed me with my wife. And I’m eternally grateful.

Happy anniversary, Sarah. I love you.

19 Responses to “Happy anniversary”


  1. That was ten years ago? Wow…bet I can’t wear the suit I wore that day anymore!

    Tim, I’ll pass on to you a bit of wisdom that was imparted to me when I expressed my anniversary sentiments blog-wise.

    “Happy anniversary to a man who clearly outkicked his coverage” (and to you too, Sarah!).

    Seriously guys….have a great one.

  2. misawa says:

    Happy anniversary, you two crazy kids. ;)

  3. Sarah says:

    Thanks for a great 10 years. I love you.


  4. Congratulations on your marital milestone!

  5. Laz says:

    Congratulations my brother.

    May God continue to bless your family.

  6. Jeremy says:

    Congratulations Tim and Sarah!

  7. Newman says:

    SWEET!!!!!


  8. Congrats Tim!

    FWIW, today is also our 4th. It is particularly exciting for us now that we are going to be parents this year.

    Have a wonderful and blessed day friend.

  9. Mark says:

    Awesome!
    You two are richly blessed.
    Enjoy the present and God’s favor upon you in the years to come.


  10. Congratulations Brother. I still remember the overwhelming excitement you had the first time you told me about Sarah. May 10 years be multiplied out greatly as you guys continue to walk in the love of the Lord.

  11. David Wooten says:

    Oh, to be young and in love! Well, if I can’t be young, I am certainly thrilled to be in love.

    From Pepper (my love for 22 years) & me to you and Sarah, Happy 10th!


  12. Happy anniversary!


  13. Tim, I think we both married “up.” Happy Anniversary!

  14. Di says:

    Tim & Sarah, I still remember that moment in your wedding ceremony, right after the two of you kissed, when you hugged each other — and the love you shared was so evident. Almost as if to say, yes, these two people love each other, but they really LIKE each other, too. It still ranks as one of My All-Time Favorite Wedding Moments!

    Happy anniversary!

    : )

  15. AB says:

    Why is there a picture of Steve McCoy with your wife???

    Hope you guys had a great anniversary. Did you make it to the Blue Bird or the General Jackson?

  16. Tim says:

    We made it to the Bluebird Cafe last night. Neat place.

  17. Verne says:

    Tim,
    Congrats on 10 great years. Marriage is a wonderfull blessing from the Lord. May you and your wife Sarah have many more years of blessed happiness on this earth.

    By the sounds of things Joel we all married up. The Lord knew what we all needed when He created our wives. I get to celebrate 18 years with my bride next month.


  18. Congratulations, Tim and Sarah!

  19. Brett says:

    Congratulations from the Maragni household. Hope you have many more years of happy marriage.