A Good Woman

A Good Woman

A good woman is proud.
She respects herself and others.
She is aware of who she is.
She neither seeks definition from the person she is with,
nor does she expect them to read her mind.
She is quite capable of articulating her needs.
A good woman is hopeful.
She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true.
She knows love, therefore she gives love.
She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated.
If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.
A good woman has a dash of inspiration and a dabble of endurance.
She knows that she will at times have to inspire others
to reach the potential God gave them.
A good woman knows her past, understands her present
and forces toward the future.
A good woman knows God.
She knows that with God the world is her playground,
but without God she will just be played with.
A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past.
Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons meant to bring her closer to self-knowledge and unconditional self-love...

Thanksgiving

This thanksgiving was definitely was filled with a bunch of firsts. This was the first time that Jay and I have had Thanksgiving in our home and my first turkey! The turkey turned out great and we had a wonderful time with our family! My family came into town Wednesday and we got started with the fun. We made tacos and roasted marshmallows over the fire outside. The next day my mom, Candace and I begin cooking. We had such a beautiful day. Jay before we prayed spoke about my Grandma and reminded us how very much we have to be thankful for. We ended the day with lots of desserts and games with friends. What an awesome couple of days. A Thanksgiving we will never forget!!

So Much To Be Thankful For

Tomorrow we will be having Thanksgiving at our house with both of our families. This will be the first year without my Grandma. My heart is heavy and full of memories. I will miss our regular family tradition of Thanksgiving at her house, where after lunch we would get out the sale paper's and pick out what we wanted from her for Christmas. How very blessed we were to have her for so many years. Yes, this year will be different but I am so thankful just the same. I have an amazing husband, beautiful kids and the best family anyone could ask for. God has been so good to us. I have so much to be thankful for!

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary my love! Thank you for your love, commitment and patience. I am such a lucky girl!!

Beautiful Ride

This picture was taken two years ago right before we got married. I love this picture. It is missing Bowen who was done taking pictures by this time but it does capture our three little munchkins and their playful side. This was right before we really all became a family. We really had no idea what to expect blending our two families. We knew there would be big changes and lots of struggles, but we were up for the challenge. Here we are two years later and what a beautiful ride it has been. It has not all been easy, and there have been days we felt unequipped for the job but God has honored our commitment to him and our family! I am so very proud of Jay and our children, they are amazing. We are so blessed!

Truth

We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness." - Ellen Goodman

My Promise

These I Can Promise Author Unknown

I cannot promise you a life of sunshine;
I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold;
I cannot promise you an easy pathway
That leads away from change or growing old.

But I can promise all my heart's devotion;
A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow;
A love that's ever true and ever growing;
A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.

You Make Me Smile

The words to one of my favorite songs. Baby, you make me smile!

Uncle Kracker on 6Lyrics.com

Top Ten

We have been so busy with finishing up our remodel these last few days that I have fallen behind on my commitment! Here are my top ten things that describe Jay, and the reasons I love him so.

1. Christian
2. Devoted Husband
3. Loving Father
4. Hard working
5. Tender Hearted
6. Stubborn
7. Honest (sometimes brutally so) :)
8. Thoughtful
9. Leader
10.True Friend

THANK YOU

Even on my very worst days, he still loves me. Thank you!

Family

One of the first things about Jay that I noticed was his love and respect for his parents and grandparents. I grew up in a wonderful home surrounded by wonderful parents and grandparents that I loved and admired. To find someone with the same admiration for his family was awesome. This is not a quality that can be taught, it is born inside of you.

Awesome Daddy

Another reason I love this man so. What an awesome devoted Daddy.

He's The Best

I am again tonight reminded what an awesome guy my hubby is. Tonight I wasn't feeling well and was unable to attend church. He came home with my favorite soup, cream of chicken from Mimi's. What a guy!!!!

You Have My Heart Boy

When you smiled you had my undivided attention. When you laughed you had my urge to laugh with you. When you cried you had my urge to hold you. When you said you loved me, you had my heart forever.”

My Rock

Well, seventeen more days until our anniversary and I am continuing my daily post. When I came across this picture I had a lot of different emotions. This picture was taken the day of my Grandma's funeral. On April 19th which just so happens to be my Mom's birthday my dear sweet Grandma left all of us to be with Jesus and Grandpa. It was such a difficult time for all of my family. From the moment that I received the phone call, Jay was there. He was my pillar of strength. He held my hand as I was able to say goodbye for the last time. I will forever remember that moment with him by my side. Jay, I cannot even put into words what that meant to me. You more than anyone know how much I miss her, and you have let me cry..a lot. Thank you for being my rock and loving not only me but the people who mean the most to me!! I love you!

Love

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails....

The Adventure

It was a great thing that I was such a tomboy and up for having some fun! Being married to Jay has been full of adventure!! :) We have flown all over the United States, we have tested the water of the pacific ocean in his boat, rode quads, shot guns and are currently on the greatest adventure of our lives...raising four kids. :) I am so glad to have this boy as the captain of our ship, I would follow him anywhere!

Marriage

In twenty days my love and I will celebrate our second anniversary. I have decided to post something every day to remind him how very thankful I am to have found him! :) Saw this quote and thought how very true! Thank you for loving me everyday!

Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day.