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Twenty-Two Reasons I Love your Mother (Blog Hijacked by a Loving Husband)

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Twenty – Two Reasons I Love Your Mother

Kids, I thought it would be a nice if I were to share with you a few of the many reasons that I love your mother! I also wanted to share these reasons with those who read her blog.

1. Mom is not pretentious. She may wish she was different in some areas, but she doesn’t pretend to be someone she is not.

2. Your mother is classy, and always has been. It comes to her as naturally as breathing.

3. I love your mom’s ability to be satisfied with less. At times, my inability to provide your mother with the thing many other women owned or enjoyed have been, for me, a rather painful source of regret. Never once in our married life has Mom complained about not having what others had, though she certainly deserved much more.

4. I just love the fact that Mom considers me her best friend! Rightly or wrongly, she hasn’t really pursued other friendships to the degree that other wives usually do.

5. Your Mother is an excellent administrator: I love that about her! She brings a level of organization that keeps everything running smoothly.

6. I love Mom for bringing our son, Gavin into the world; the world is a better place because of him!

7. I love Mom for bringing our daughter, Ally into the world; the world is a better place because of her!

8. I love Mom for bringing our daughter, Gates into the world; the world is a better place because of her!

9. I love your mother for the joy she has brought into my life over the twenty-two years of our marriage. Mom was, indeed, the wife of my youth that Proverbs 5 talks about.

10. I love how your mom is not daunted by large tasks of any kind: whether it’s 15 loads of laundry or painting a living room.

11. Mom has a loyalty to her family that only a mother could possess! It’s easy to love her for that.

12. I love watching your mom retell a story related to our marriage or engagement, or giving advice to people about romance. She allows her love for me to show on her face as she speaks. It can take my breath away.

13. I love your Mother’s eagerness to sit and dream with me about our future.

14. I love how Mom is willing to help me pull out of my periodic times of discouragement and malaise!

15. I love spending time alone with your Mother, I enjoy spending time with her.

16. I really love how your Mom loves spending time with me.

17. I love to see your Mother fully enjoying herself! Interestingly, some of the other qualities (responsibility, industry) that make me love your Mom actually work against her, making it rather difficult for her to stop everything and enjoy life. When Mom does, though, I love being there to see it!

18. I love looking into your Mother’s eyes during those special times of communication and connectedness; there’s nothing more wonderful as oneness of heart, soul, body, and mind!

19. I love your Mom for enjoying hearing me talk to her…

20. I love how your Mother’s care for all of you is like magnetic north—it will remain there, unchanged forever.

21. I love how your Mother will go out of her way to show love to me in a language she doesn’t naturally speak herself. I love how your Mom looks, and smells, and feels,… oohhh,… enough said!? Right Gates??

22. Most of all I love how you Mother loves the Lord with all her heart and has been willing to follow Him no matter where He led her.

Honey, I love you with all my heart. Thank you for a wonderful 22 years!

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Back On The Juice

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

I’ve been off the Iced Coffee’s for a few months. After making my jug of awesome this summer, I stayed clear of it’s goodness for a long time. Not for any particular reason other than I just didn’t feel interested.

I decided last week to pick up some more coffee and set my little system back up for morning goodness. My only problem is that I’m such a crummy morning person that I don’t usually have time to make one to actually enjoy it. 🙁

Anyway, I’ve got “the goods” again. So, I’m back in business.

Looks good, huh?

PS–Happy Friday Eve. ya’ll! It’s been a loooong Homecoming week.

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Watch Out

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

When you least expect it…..God has a blessing for you! Yesterday, I almost missed mine. My youngest, Gates is at the very end of her orthodontic appointments. {She’s so excited to get them off in October and see her beautiful smile minus all that metal!} Just like having a baby–the last set of appointments are many and close together. Which can be a little invasive to your work schedule.

Hubby had to pick us both up and drive us to the out-of-town appointment. We were going to drop him off at another location where he could work on someone’s laptop and pick him up afterwards. When we pulled into the ortho’s parking lot, he noticed a familiar car.

OUR FAVORITE FRIENDS FROM ANOTHER TOWN WE LIVED IN OVER 10 YEARS AGO! Like our besties! Who we haven’t been able to get together with in almost 2 years! Seriously!

Isn’t God so cool?

If you’re like me, then you know….God loves to show off with his blessings. This is definitely one of my favorite joys! We ended up staying together all afternoon and going to grab a meal. We managed to catch up on all of our family happenings and even set a date to get together like we used to.

God
Thank you for blessing me with the greatest friends. You know just how to blow my mind.
Amen

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Book Crazy

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

I’m one of those people who bites off more than she can chew. In everyway. Especially when it comes to books. I see one that interests me and I grab it. Before you know it, I’m stacked up with stuff to read and no time free to actually do the reading. Typical, right? Tell me..you do it too?

I’m stuck in the middle of Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo right now. I started it about two weeks ago and just haven’t had time to sit around and read. It’s a fairly quick read, so I hope to finish it up in the next day or so. I’m loving Todd’s story of his little boy and what happens in a time of grave illness. If you haven’t read it, get it. I wouldn’t call myself a sceptic of death to life experiences but I would say I’m cautious. The story is really heartwarming and reminds me God works in His own way.

Back in July, hubby bought me Laura Ingraham’s book, Of Thee I Zing. I’d been scanning the internet hoping to find a giveaway of it (cause I’m super cheap like that). But the book was HOT and no one was hosting any giveaway’s yet. I’ve been plucking along with it, in little bite-sized portions. I love this lady’s humor. She is so funny and has a keen eye for the tacky that surrounds us. It’s a gift. I think she and I have way too much in common. We both tend to come off as a bit HARSH! 😉

If you haven’t heard, Angie Smith has a new book. I pre-ordered it in hopes of diving right in when it was released from the presses. Well, it’s been a few weeks now and I haven’t even opened it yet. Yesterday, I found out that it was chosen for the newest BLOOM BOOK CLUB read over at (in)courage. I’m not a good candidate for the bookclub follow along gang. I’m definitely inspired to start reading What Women Fear. Also, if you’re looking to join the group or get the book at a great price please click over. (in)courage makes it easy to afford the book through a discounted price and offers scholarships. You can help with that too! Or buy it HERE on sale.

I have no excuse. Reading time is as important as I allow it to be. I hereby promise (to me & now to you) to get serious and finish these three books that I’ve talked about. It’s just a matter of doing it. Right?

What about you? Do you have stacks of books to read that you tell yourself you’re going to soon? If so, what’s on your list?

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Gaylord Opryland Hotel Get-Away

Monday, September 12th, 2011

My wedding anniversary is coming up this week. On Friday, September 16th my hubby and I will celebrate our 22nd anniversary. I can’t believe it’s been that long. It seems like only yesterday (1989). I’m so thankful for our relationship, it gets better every year!

Recently, we took a little trip…just the two of us. Really, he had a work conference to attend and I just tagged along. It’s not something we get to do normally. So when he asked if I wanted to join him, I jumped at the chance. I mean, how often do you get an opportunity to spend a few days at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Hotel? I’ll tell ya, never!

It is one of the most exciting places to visit. I love Nashville and this hotel is now on my I WANT TO GO BACK list. Even though hubby had to work while there, I managed to wander around doing things I enjoy. Like sitting by waterfalls to blog and shopping. Yes, they have shopping IN THE HOTEL!! 🙂

Plus, how can you ever get sick of looking at such awesomeness?

Each day we were there, this is where you would find me. By the time I had to leave for home, I had become pretty accustomed to that lounge chair. We were close pals.

One night, this was a special treat hubby found on his way back to our room. He really knows how to win my affection, ya’ll! Chocolate truffles make my heart go all-a-flutter. Which reminds me, you can walk forever around this hotel and still not see everything. It’s gorgeous!

I really don’t know how to put into words how amazing this place is. It’s a one-stop kind of hotel. Once you arrive, you can just stay put. Everything you can dream of is right there for you to enjoy. You never have to leave…for anything.

So, if you’re ever in Nashville and looking for a great place to stay….this is the place. You’ll love everything from the beautiful rooms to the amazing restaurants and the sparkling pools to the buzzworthy shopping. While I didn’t use it, the spa looked pretty awesome too. All of this is neatly wrapped up in a beautiful resort full of waterfalls and gardens. You won’t be disappointed. Trust me.

I have to give Gaylord Opryland Hotel a two thumbs up! I can’t wait to visit again. Maybe it will be soon. 😉

Pssst, hello….anniversary coming up! [hint hint]

Thank you for a great get-away filled with wonderful memories.

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I Remember

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Like every other American, I remember exactly where I was. I was getting dressed for my church’s first women’s Bible Study (and I was the teacher). My husband was in Louisville, Ky. attending seminary classes. Our little brood of babes were safely tucked into their elementary school classrooms.

I stepped out of the shower and heard Jon & Sherry on KLove say something was terribly wrong in NYC. Quickly, I turned on my television and stood in shock as the images flashed across the screen. Like most I’ve spoken with about it….I thought it couldn’t be real. Nothing like this could be happening, in real life. Maybe in a movie, but not in my world.

Looking back, 10 years later. I see my world with such different eyes. My children don’t remember a USA that wasn’t so vocal about terrorism. Life for everyone changed that horrible day.

Over the weekend, I’ve watched hours of 9-11 footage. I sat in awe as I watched 102 Minutes on the History channel. It was raw and real but full of incredible acts of humanity. I’ve always known I lived in the greatest country….on days like today–I’m beyond proud to be an AMERICAN!!

Dear God–
You are the King of Peace. Reign down on our world your goodness and mercy. Thank you for the strength of the people in America. Remind us, everyday…that you are our only hope!

Amen

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