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15 Year Anniversary








This week Nate & I celebrated our 15 year anniversary. What a special trip. It started with a beautiful card from Nate, who has learned how much I love cards & does such a great job at giving them now, which blessed my heart. 

Then, we made our way to Hartville, OH to a beautiful bed & breakfast- Quail’s Covey. It was a delightful experience with exquisite dessert delivered to our bedroom each night & a delicious breakfast each morning. We enjoyed a hike around Quail Hollow State Park where we got lost & had to make our way to the road and walk back with cars swerving around us. What an adventure! Then, we enjoyed a day exploring Hartville; the quaint shops, the Hardware store, Winged Foot State Park, & a delicious dinner at Grinders. We enjoyed reading together, listening to Dr. Ury’s lecture online, & church & family planning. On our way home we went out of our way to see a Ford Transit. 

I’m so grateful for this special trip and, more importantly, I am beyond grateful for this man I married. He is such a gift from God to me. He loves me so well. He is an amazing daddy and pastor, too. Thank you, God, for these last 15 years.

Run With Sparkle, 
Heather

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