There are things in our everyday lives that we consistently overlook. Have you ever realized that? It's like, you have to take a step back from them in order to even notice that they are there. The first time I realized this was when I went home to the Adirondacks to visit my family after living in North Carolina for six months. I had never recognized the beauty of the Adirondacks (at least not fully) until I had been away from them for some time. If the opportunity arose, I would move back in a heartbeat; unfortunately the job market in upstate New York is not fabulous for myself of my husband.
Anyway, yesterday my hubby asked me to run an errand for him; simple enough. He had a new tube put in our lawn mower tire and I needed to pick it up. When I got there I really started to look at the shape my own tires were in and was eerily surprised when the auto-mechanic told me that they wouldn't even pass inspection! I had been riding around on unsafe tires for God knows how long. (Thank God for keeping me safe!) So, an hour and $500 later, I am safely riding around on 4 new tires.
I don't really know what the moral of the story is or if there is one, but I did realize that there are some pretty important things that I need to pay attention to now since I'm no longer living under Daddy's roof and the tires on my car are one of them.
On a brighter note, I purchased a Kindle Touch today! Anyone have one? Suggestions? I'm so excited to get it next week!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Prayerful Wife
I am blessed with some amazingly Godly friends. We try to get together every 2 weeks or so to hang out, enjoy each other, eat, and talk about our love of Jesus and our love for our husbands.
We've been reading the book, The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie. It has been such a revelation to me (and to them) that we aren't the only ones!! It is a relief to know that my marriage isn't the only marriage, I'm not the first wife to feel a certain way, my husband isn't the only one. I know - I must have been living in a very sheltered world if I thought we were the only ones right?? What I mean by that is we aren't the first couple to disagree, he isn't the first husband not to understand, and I'm not the first wife to doubt or question. BUT the way we handle ours marriage is different.
Praying for my husband strengthens our bond and our love for one another. It helps me to think before I speak and to make sure that the way I feel is validated by God's word or of I'm being of the world. It is so easy to fall into the flesh when you live with someone 24/7.
God blessed is when He gave us marriage. And although it may not always be easy, it is one of the best things in my life. If you are married, ever want to get married/date, or want to be the best woman possible, I strongly urge you to read this book.
She provides anecdotal stories, relatable scripture, and valuable prayers. I believe it will stay on my nightstand for years to come.
We've been reading the book, The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie. It has been such a revelation to me (and to them) that we aren't the only ones!! It is a relief to know that my marriage isn't the only marriage, I'm not the first wife to feel a certain way, my husband isn't the only one. I know - I must have been living in a very sheltered world if I thought we were the only ones right?? What I mean by that is we aren't the first couple to disagree, he isn't the first husband not to understand, and I'm not the first wife to doubt or question. BUT the way we handle ours marriage is different.
Praying for my husband strengthens our bond and our love for one another. It helps me to think before I speak and to make sure that the way I feel is validated by God's word or of I'm being of the world. It is so easy to fall into the flesh when you live with someone 24/7.
God blessed is when He gave us marriage. And although it may not always be easy, it is one of the best things in my life. If you are married, ever want to get married/date, or want to be the best woman possible, I strongly urge you to read this book.
She provides anecdotal stories, relatable scripture, and valuable prayers. I believe it will stay on my nightstand for years to come.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Back to Reality
Man, vacation was sweet, coming home was bitter sweet, but back to work = boo!
Just kidding. I love my job and reality is a good place to be. Lord knows I can't handle too many more meals of cracked conch and piña coladas before my waistband gets tight.
Here are some highlights from our trip which was AMAZING.
Just kidding. I love my job and reality is a good place to be. Lord knows I can't handle too many more meals of cracked conch and piña coladas before my waistband gets tight.
Here are some highlights from our trip which was AMAZING.
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