I have a friend that has been texting me photos all week from when we were teenagers. I’ve looked forward to hearing the chime of my phone and seeing what treasures she has uncovered. I’ve relived birthday parties, vacations, and youth group activities.

But my favorite photos so far are the ones that have me and Tim. (This was long before we dated, but he’d be the first to tell you he was already hooked.) It makes me smile to see us so young and be reminded that the man I travel through life with is the boy that was by my side all those years ago.