Happy Anniversary

Today marks the 1 Year Wedding Anniversary of my children, Calah and Trent. I am VERY proud of them. After a beautiful wedding and reception the children enjoyed a limousine ride to the Marriot @ IAH. The next morning they flew to Cancun, Mexico for their honeymoon.

Last evening at a small group meeting I was sharing some pictures of a wedding yesterday. It occured to me today is the kid's anniversary. I mentioned I couldn't believe Trent had been married one year. Kevin Greer immediately spoke up and talked about how proud he is of Trent. He said he had never in his life seen someone mature as fast as Trent has the past year. Then he said CUPC has never had anyone whether on staff or not carry the responsibility load that Trent and Calah carries. He said Sis. Smith Trent carries at least four major jobs. The kids work at CCS, Youth Pastor, Music Director, CARE for people, teach the youth class on Wednesday nights (my old job), & help with Outreach. Additionally, Bro. Greer has taught Trent how to do some of the maintenance things around the church. Normally the Music Director has just done that job. The Youth Leaders have not led another department, etc. Bro. Greer stated they've done all this their first year of marriage and seem so happy with one another. He continued to say how proud he is of Trent and Calah. Of course all the other's at the table began to add to Bro. Greer's remarks.

The day after returning home from the honeymoon Trent and Calah managed a large Fireworks Warehouse as a youth fundraiser. They worked from 8 am til midnight. The warehouse unfortunately was not in Conroe rather the children had to drive 30 minutes to the store each way. Many days they had to gather youth to ride with them to the store or take youth home after a long day of work. The store was the company's #1 store. During the course of the year the youth remodeled Trent's garage and converted it into a Studio for the youth to meet with the proceeds of the fireworks. The kids live in the church parsonage next door to the church. The Studio is awesome!

Calah's Dad was a licensed minister yet worked a full-time job. He preached for people on weekends. I was MOST concerned before the kids got married knowing their salary would be much less than Calah was accustomed. She has done an amazing job adjusting to the life of entry level full-time ministry. The kids are incredible with their money. They've learned to save and make things happen. Kent and I haven't given them a penny. We've watched MANY services as they walk to their little house rather than going out to eat. We know it's because they have to watch their budget. They spend their money on Friday nights for the youth of CUPC. They go out to eat after rallies, take the kids to Main Event, eat ice cream or Starbucks with the kids, purchase things for object lessons and games, etc. They buy music for the Music Department, too.

This morning I'm a thankful Mom for a beautiful first year of marriage. I KNOW Kent is proud of the kids, too. Calah, up in heaven your Dad is certainly proud. I KNOW he sees each job you do and is thankful that you are working for the Lord. Denise and Dee, Calah's Mom and step-dad are proud of the kids, too.

Calah and Trent, I pray your second year of marriage will be as blessed as your first year. We've never witnessed a fight or fuss while I'm sure there have been disagreements. Calah, thanks for being a wonderful homemaker for Trent. You've done a wonderful job decorating the little house and making it a beautiful home. Trent, thanks for being a leader to Calah in your passionate way of serving God.

Much love on this your first anniversary!