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Happy Anniversary To Me (and David!)

Wednesday, January 25, 2006 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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If you’ve wondered why there are little wedding rings floating down the page, it is because today is our ninth wedding anniversary. Nine years ago today I became David’s wife and I am thankful for it every single day.

I’ve written a little before about my single days. I don’t take marriage for granted. I feel incredibly blessed to be in a happy marriage with my best friend. Especially in this day and age, I know this is not always the case whether the people involved are Christians or not. I do not know why God in His extreme grace has chosen to bless me in this manner, but my heart is filled with gratitude that He has.




It is humbling to realize that everything good we have is from God’s hand. We can’t take credit for our marriage. If God had left it up to us, we probably would have both “settled” for someone else long before we ever met each other. But God kept saying “no” to anything less than His best for us. How thankful we are that in our Heavenly Father’s omnipotence and omniscience He said “no” several times so He could say a resounding “YES” to that which was the best for us.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21

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About Sallie Borrink

Sallie Schaaf Borrink is a Christian, wife, mother, homeschooler, homebody, and autodidact. She owns a home-based graphic design and web design business with her husband (DavidandSallie.com).

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  1. Pam

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 11:52 am

    Happy Anniversary! … and the rings were a cute idea. Hope you have many more years of joy. Pam

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  2. eph2810

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 6:52 pm

    Congratulations Sallie…Yes, God is good – all the time! I am so happy for the two of you that He has brought you together.
    Iris aka Eph2810

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  3. Amie

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 9:02 pm

    Happy Anniversary 😀

    I have seen this blog mentioned in so many different blogs. I finally decided to come visit and was so excited to see the link for your Northern Michigan blog! I am from Northern Michigan also!

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  4. Ann V. HolyExperience

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 10:25 pm

    MOST BLESSED OF DAYS!!! Happy anniversary, Sallie! May you have the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, and the love of Jacob and Rachel……

    Warmly,
    Ann V.

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  5. Sallie

    Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 10:25 pm

    Pam and Iris – Thank you!

    Amie – So glad you stopped by! I’m sending you an email. 🙂

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  6. Dell

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 1:03 am

    Happy anniversary! We just passed the 10 year, and like you, I feel SO blessed! Have a fantastic celebration!

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  7. Amelia

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 9:53 am

    Happy Anniversary, Sallie! May your day be extra special.

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  8. Beckie

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 10:49 am

    Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary! We’re approaching our 23rd. May you have many, many more.

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  9. Kristy

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 5:26 pm

    Happy anniversary! You’re so encouraging to still-single-me. 🙂 Thank you and God bless!

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  10. Sallie

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 7:27 pm

    Thank you, ladies! We had a blessed day. Someday soon I will have to write about it. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Karen

    Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 10:19 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Sallie and David! May this be only the beginning of many more happy ones!

    Love and hugs,
    Karen

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  12. crickl's nest

    Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 1:03 pm

    Sallie…congrats *a little late* on the anniversary!!

    And your Michigan page is great! I’ve always wanted to see that part of the country…it’s just not easy to do from Arizona. lol

    We are house shopping this weekend and it’s discouraging so far, but I know God has something here for us.

    Christie

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  13. Sallie

    Monday, January 30, 2006 at 2:48 pm

    Thank you, ladies, for the kind wishes. 🙂

    Christie – I’m glad you enjoyed the Michigan site. Michigan really is a beautiful state with lots to see. Maybe someday you will be able to come and take it in! 🙂

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  14. Sallie Borrink

    Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:54 pm

    It’s now 2025. I just saw this in the archives. Given the timestamps on the comments, I wrote this in the morning.

    Later that day I finally had a positive pregnancy test that led to Caroline.

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