what if it does?

i saw a lovely quote on pinterest, and thought it was worth sharing here:

"It is a risk to love.
What if it doesn't work out?
Ah, but what if it does."
~Peter McWilliams

i loved this quote because it shows the theme of many conversations through mike's and my dating relationship - featuring me, full of pessimistic what-ifs at every turn, and mike, full of faith that heart-break wasn't a given.  i am such a rich woman to have him, and am so grateful for the ways God has allowed "us" to work out.

(hahaha - i just glanced at the date, as of today, we've been married 16 months! time flies!)

and yes, i know, what you really want to see and hear about is the mediterranean trip!!  :-)  soon, i promise.  hopefully, we'll upload the pictures this weekend, and i'll start posting them here on the blog next week.  hopefully!!  in the mean time, below is a picture taken by anita on mt. etna, which was arguably the highlight of the trip for me....thank you for capturing this, anita!!!