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10 years with Amy

Written by Mark Van Steenwyk : June 22, 2007

IMAGE_031 Yesterday was our 10 year wedding anniversary.  Amy and I met at Camp Joy when we were 14 years old. I think I had a crush on her from the start.  It took her 2 years before she returned my affection.  We started dating when we were 16.  After 6 months, Amy broke up with me–at a winter retreat at Camp Joy. 

Five years later, we exchanged vows…at Camp Joy.

Yesterday, Amy took the greyhound to be with me on our anniversary.  We spent it at Camp Joy, where I served as the speaker of the week for the 14-17 year olds.  It was a great day.  I had a blast speaking at this place which holds so many memories.  Amy’s parents came out to camp, along with an anniversary cake and our new wedding album. 

I love Amy.  I’ve loved her since we were kids.  And I’ll love her when we’re old and wrinkly. Sometimes I shock myself when I realize that I married Amy Elliott.  I married this cute little smart girl that I’ve had a crush on for more than half of my life.  The same Amy Elliott that intimidated a shy, awkward, chubby 14 year old camper who was new to faith, and had only one friend in his universe. 

I always thought Amy was too good for me.  She had so many friends, had great parents, played piano, was valedictorian, and was in all of the smart-people clubs in school (yet still was pretty popular).  I was right.  She is too good for me.  But she’s never thought so.  She loves me. And I love her.  And I couldn’t be happier with anyone else.

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9 Responses to “10 years with Amy”

  1. fargo john on June 23rd, 2007 11:52 am

    congrats on ten years! tell amy i said hello.

  2. Jeff on June 23rd, 2007 3:07 pm

    Um… this is awkward… but I suppose there’s no good time to really say it but… I love Amy too. And in a few hours she’ll be at my house. Of course, you’ll be here too, but I can deal with that. HA! Congratulations, you BIG SAP!

  3. markvans on June 23rd, 2007 4:42 pm

    Don’t make me hurt you Jeff… ;)

  4. toddh on June 23rd, 2007 7:47 pm

    Best post ever. Congratulations!!

  5. Jason on June 28th, 2007 7:51 pm

    Congratulations. Sounds like a blessed and joy-filled marriage. This is a special encouragement to me because I married my bride June 23, 2007. It’s our five day anniversary. Praise God.

  6. graham on July 2nd, 2007 10:58 am

    I’m somehow missed this when you first posted it, Mark.

    Congratulations! I hope you had a great day.

  7. Matt- your bro on July 16th, 2007 6:18 pm

    Congrats, sorry didn’t send you a card. Wow 10 years… I’m sure we look just the same as we did back then…

    Here’s to another great 10 years, keep it up.

  8. Michelle on August 2nd, 2007 9:35 pm

    Belated Happy Anniversary. I can’t believe it has been 10 years, congratulations!

  9. markvans on August 2nd, 2007 9:39 pm

    Hey Michelle (sis). Are you coming up for a visit soon, or what?

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