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He liked it. So, he put a ring on it.

That’s right, before Beyonce was Beyonce and Jay-Z probably went by the name Chester or something cool like that, I met a boy named Bobby Rapson in the sixth grade.  He was the new kid.  And he liiiiked me.

I thought he was nice.

But he was persistent, and after a couple years he captured my heart.  And then he ripped it out and stomped on it.  (He doesn’t like it when I talk about that part.)  And then a couple of years later, he captured it again.  This time for good.  And then a few years after that, he put a ring on it.  A very nice ring!  And then another.  And now, it has been, I can’t  believe I am writing this, ten years.

Ten years ago today, Bobby and I took our vows in front of God and everybody.  TEN YEARS!  We’ve been married for ten years.  We were kids playing house, but somehow we transitioned into adults living life and even giving life to our own children.

Inside Bobby’s wedding ring, I had the French phrase Vous et nul autre engraved.  This is partly because I was a French minor in college and thought French was cool, but mostly because it translates “You and no other”.  It was sweet, and romantic for me as a 22-year-old bride to put a ring with that saying on my new husband’s finger.  But  it was also serious and intentional.  And every day that we are together, it becomes more so.  Our marriage has been about so much more than just the one day.  It has been about, with God’s help, choosing each other, and only each other, every single day.

Bobby has chosen me again and again when I have not been the most lovable, beautiful, or sweet girl around.  And I have done the same for him.  Because we said we would.  And it has been so very worth it.

I love you, Bobby Rapson!  Let’s choose each other again tomorrow.  After we celebrate tonight!

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25 Replies to “He liked it. So, he put a ring on it.”

  1. I love you, Jenny Michelle. I promise I will continue to choose you every day for the rest of our lives.

  6. awww- how sweet. Congratulations!

    What a wonderful saying to put on the ring! I was too lazy to get anything on my husband’s ring. 😉

  15. I couldn’t help but smile ear to ear when I read this! You two are perfect for each other and I have been privileged to have gotten to know you two. Happy Anniversary!!

  19. I totally agree…what a comment Jenny’s hubby..I teared up too!! And also congrats..isn’t amazing what a life we can live when we let the Lord lead us?! I know how ya feel about your hubs cause I love mine that much too! ANd I may have to steal that saying on the ring..how powerful!! Congrats!! We will be at 8 this year!!

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  21. awww! It was a beautiful day, a beautiful wedding and an amazingly beautiful union. Love you guys and Congrats on making it 10 years.

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