I'm BACK

Hello Friends & Family!

It's been a while, but my hiatus is over.  

The past several months have been interesting but I feel like a stronger person and I have so much to tell you.  All I can say for now is I have the most amazing husband who has stood by my side with all of the curve balls life has thrown at me, and I am thankful for his love, support and understanding.   The Lord surely has blessed me beyond measure and I look forward to a wonderful 2012 filled with many blessings, memories and happy moments.

Have a great day!

Glorious Day.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16

May we remember the wonderful gift of salvation that our Lord Jesus gave us through His crucifixion and death, and may we each search our hearts to ensure we are ready for His coming!

Glorious Day -Casting Crowns

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed

(Chorus)
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He’s coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me

Chorus

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose over death He had conquered
Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again

Chorus

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine

Chorus

"A Laugh is a Smile that Bursts" Mary H. Waldrip

Life is full of so many unpredictable and questionable circumstances, and unfortunately it's been proven this week.  Yet in all the sadness and heartache that has occurred, there are still so many things to be joyous about.

Tonight as I was sitting next to my dear husband working away on a school assignment, he turns to me and says "why do you do that all the time?  You need to go stand over there on that pedestal (the table) and entertain me... tell me a joke."  So I said, "ok" and marched straight over to the little end table across the room and crawled on top of it.  Laughing hysterically and seeing the surprised look in Justin's eyes, I started my joke. 

It went something like this....

Knock, Knock
Who's There?
Dwayne
Dwayne Who?
Dwayne the Bathtub, I'm Dwowning

Giggling my way through the joke while being accompanied by Justin's laughing support added a little [necessary] humor to our evening.  This was truly a memorable moment that probably will never happen again; however, because of the unpredictability of the situation – it was sincere, priceless, and refreshing.  Laughter really is medicine for the soul and I'm just thankful I have someone special to laugh with every day.

I have had so much to think about this week and it really puts life into perspective.  Enjoy every moment, take nothing for granted, laugh often and love more than anything.

Oh Brother.

Brothers don't necessarily have to say anything to each other - they can sit in a room and be together and just be completely comfortable with each other.

Leonardo Dicaprio

This is true.  Hank made himself comfortable by propping his feet up tonight... in Harley's face!

Dear Valentine.

Dear Valentine,

I love you more with each day that passes and I thank God for you every single day.  You continue to inspire and challenge me to improve upon my character in order to make me the best person I can possibly be.   I am grateful that just four years ago the Lord completed my life when he allowed our hearts to collide.  Thank you for your patient and loving heart and for all of the special times we continue to have together.

A few of my favorite things...

1. That you're a godly, Christian man and everything a husband should be.
2. Being your wife!
3. The way you surprise me and make me feel special for no reason at all.
4. Falling asleep next to you every night.
5. Eating Snicker's Ice Cream with you because we're obsessed. 
6. My new fun/big PURPLE ring!  That you put so much thought into and had made just for me.

You are my world and I'm so happy to share not just Valentine's with you, but my entire life.

I love you!

i love you too.

words can't express how much i love you.

Justin, thank you for making my day for no specific reason.

Ugh.

Stepping in dog poop is considered good luck, right?  I certainly hope so because I just stepped in some... twice.