13th Anniversary

June 24th was Brian and I's 13th Anniversary. We have both been so insanely busy that that day in the afternoon I looked at my phone and and saw the date June 24th and thought . . .what is it about that date? Then it hit me! Our anniversary! I looked at him and said "Happy Anniversary" and started laughing. We both got a kick out of it. Our lives are full . . . extremely full.

Lately, I have been in and out of the hospital 2 times and am now on medicine that can cause drowsiness and this in the midst of a lot of company. I am huge and have a hard time getting undergarments on. Babe had surgery and is now doing better but for awhile was struggling himself with simple daily routines! One morning he was in the process of fainting and I sat on the floor with his head over my lap, the best I could do to keep him safe. We joke about our situations. We're there for each other though-ALWAYS. We take care of each other in the midst of it all.

I know my kids will read this at some point. It is so important to marry the right person. A person who loves Jesus and wants to do right. Life throws a lot at you but with faith in your Heavenly Father and a healthy sense of humour you'll make it. Love is a decision and selflessness.

You may think that my description of recently doesn't sound very storybook like but I believe "my love" is as close to story book as it gets in an imperfect world and between two sinners married to each other. Our love is not just "real as the feelings I feel" but as real as our commitment to one another.  Love isn't all the glamour but simple things like putting on your loved ones socks when they can't, etc.

I married my love for sure. I love laughing with him and spending my life with him. He takes amazing care of me. I love that we can encourage one another in the Lord.

I love you Baby. I know our lives are insane right now but wouldn't want to go through it with anyone else but you! You're the BEST.

Beautifully Blessed

Beautifully Blessed

. . .but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 3:20

Lord, the search is started, it's getting late

Yet many say Be yourself and wait.

Wait! at a time such as this!

I'd much rather be in wedded bliss!

Lord, the search continues. Yes, it's late

But you're preparing us so I'll just wait.

Well, wait and pray for that right one,

Praying you'll tell me when he's come.

Lord, if I may, I have one request . . .

I hesitate to ask but to share with you my heart is rest .

I'm undeserving I know, and your will

I do not want to miss . . .

Please Lord may you send just one

of your few good men for this miss?

Lord, one of those few good men has come!

He's godly, of great character, and

you've shown me he's the one!

He's wonderful, Lord, and I deserved someone less

Thank you, Lord, for sending him

and making me beautifully blessed.

Abigail Johnson

4/19/99- First 3 verses

10/12/99- last verse

I wanted to post this poem when I posted about Brian and I's 10 year anniversary but I couldn't find it. I have a copy so I can now post it. I wrote this poem in my last year in college. I think it is a good reminder after 10 years of marriage how really marriage is a gift from God. I couldn't be happier with the man God put in my life. He desires to live a life honoring to the Lord.

I LOVE YOU BABE!!!

10 Years with the Love of My Life-June 24th

On our 10 year anniversary Babe and I were on vacation but we thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary day with the kids. Babe made he and I a HUGE steak that was super and then to celebrate with the kids we ate smores and that was fun and YUMMY.

We did do an early anniversary get away at the end of May. When my mom and dad came to visit they took care of the kids and we got away for a whole night and had a GREAT time! I wanted to do that once a month!! Yup, that's just a dream!:-)

(Some of the following I wrote before)

Last Friday night my Mom and Dad watched the kids while Babe and I went away for overnight! This was the first time we have ever done that and we had a BLAST!! We went and leisurely shopped and looked around then had a SUPER good meal at the FishHopper right down by the bay. In fact, the part of the resteraunt where we sat went out into the water and was enclosed by huge windows . . . so peaceful and beautiful. Babe had swordfish to eat and I had fettituni alfredo with super yummy prawns!!! My parents found the kids so funny in how they talk. Dad said they talked like adults and that Annalina had told him that "Sometimes it is important for married people to go away for a short time." I had talked to her about this. We have been married for 10 years! Absolutely amazing that much time has gone by! I am so thankful that I am madly in love and that every year is better then the last and I know that is because BOTH of us desire a marriage that is right before God. I am thankful to be married to someone that has a strong relationship with God because I know that directly effects our marriage and my life.

Wow, 10 years, so many adventures we've had and how our love has grown is such a blessing. Anyone that has spent time around my hubby knows what a great man, husband, and father he is. I can't say how thankful I am for him.

I love this song and it reminds me of Babe. I put this song on his itunes! ;-)

Can't Help Falling in Love

Andrea Bocelli

Wise men say only fools rush in

but I can't help falling in love with you . . .

Like a river flows surely to the sea

Darling so it goes, some things are meant to be

So take my hand, take my whole life too

For I can't help falling in love with you.

Some things are meant to be

Take my hand take my whole life too

For I can't help falling in love with you.

For I can't help falling in love with you.

I LOVE YOU BABY!

YOU ABSOLUTELY ARE THE BEST!