Posts Tagged ‘Conversation’
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
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Do you and your spouse, family, and/or friends have any fun summer plans on the horizon?
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Steve and I are heading to Virginia this month for my sister’s college graduation, and we are super excited about it! It was a long-term goal for my sister to complete her degree, and she did it with flying colors. We are so proud of her, and it’s going to be absolutely incredible to have the whole family together to celebrate her accomplishment!
Other than that, we have a bit more of a subdued travel schedule this summer than normal, but I am sure we will do plenty of fun, local things to make memories. We rarely sit still for very long, so I doubt this summer will be an exception to that rule. Summer is always a fun time, so I’m looking forward to what we can get into J
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Congratulations to our April Talking Tuesday giveaway winner … Lauren L.! We love hearing from you all, so please keep joining our weekly discussion to get entered to WIN this month’s giveaway!
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Tags: blog, Chick-fil-A, community, Conversation, dialogue, family, Giveaway, Marriage, Relationships, summer, summer plans, Talking Tuesday, travelling
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
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Is your spouse at all like your Mom or Dad? Why or why not?
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My husband, Steve, is very different from my dad. While I love my dad to pieces, Steve is a lot of the things I always wanted my dad to be. He’s very playful and funny, and he’s always up for a new adventure big or small. He’s extremely patient, never grumbles, and is always ready to lend a helping hand happily. Steve is super outgoing and loves being around people, which is great since I do too. Also, Steve is very athletic and loves sports. These are all pretty opposite from my dad. On the flip side though, my dad is super handy and can fix anything, and let’s just say, Steve isn’t so “fix-it” inclined or interested.
What they do share is a love for the Lord and a love for their families. Both my dad and Steve are hard workers. They are both full of integrity, and I trust them completely. Honestly, I’ve never met two men who are more incredible, and I have such an unbelievable amount of respect for both of them as they are truly blessings in my life!
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Tags: blog, characteristics, Chick-fil-A, Conversation, differences, family, Giveaway, husband, Marriage, parents, spouse, Talking Tuesday, wife
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
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How was your Easter? What was your favorite part?
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We had an absolutely amazing and blessed Easter this year! We invited 4 of our friends to come to church with us, and then we hosted a big feast at our house after. I made ham, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, homemade rolls, egg noodles in ham broth, and strawberry lemonade. For dessert I made banoffee pies (a graham crack crust filled with bananas and toffee and topped with cool whip and chocolate shavings) and “bird’s nest” cookies. I pulled out the china and crystal and really tried to make it a special occasion.
Despite all of the hard work, it was one of the best Easter’s I’ve had as an adult! It was such an honor to invite people into our home that live far from their families like us. I feel like hospitality is a bit of a dying concept, especially among younger people, so I thoroughly enjoyed helping it make a comeback at least in our home J What a blessed Easter it was through and through!
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Congratulations to our March Talking Tuesday Giveaway Winner … Kristin Odell!!! Thanks to all of you who share your wonderful thoughts, stories, and wisdom! Please continue to join us; there’s a new winner each month!
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Tags: blog, Chick-fil-A, church, community, Conversation, Easter, Feast, fellowship, friends, Giveaway, hospitality, Talking Tuesday
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
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With Daylight Savings Time in full effect, how are you using your extra daylight?
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I must say, while initially not happy about losing an hour of sleep, I do enjoy the extra daylight. There’s something energizing and exciting about feeling like there are more hours in the day to get things done. I know there aren’t, but it feels that way to me with the extra bit of sunshine. One way I have been making the most of that additional time is by trying to get outside a bit more, whether it be to take a walk, go for a run, or just soak in a little bit of that golden warmth. All around, I feel more driven to be more active and productive.
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Tags: active, blog, Chick-fil-A, community, Conversation, Daylight Savings, extra hour, Giveaway, productivity, Spring forward, Talking Tuesday
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
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How do you personally deal with disappointment in your life? Specifically when people disappoint you?
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To be honest, it’s tough for me when people disappoint me. I feel hurt, betrayed, and angry. My natural tendency is to just walk away wounded and guarded. A big part of me just wants to avoid ever being hurt or disappointed again which can only lead to isolation and loneliness. I’ve come to realize that we all disappoint people from time to time. I’m just as guilty as the next even though that would never be my intention. So, if I’m hoping to never be disappointed, I will be disappointed to discover that’s not realistic.
It would be really nice to never feel the sadness and rejection that disappointment brings, but that’s just part of life. For me, I’ve learned to dust myself off, pray for the grace to forgive, and be more cognizant of how I can learn from the experience in a constructive and healthy way. This is a work in progress I might add. Sometimes it’s easier said than done.
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Tags: betrayed, blog, Chick-fil-A, Conversation, Disappointment, Giveaway, hurt, isolation, rejection, Relationships, Talking Tuesday
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
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For those of you who are married, were you afraid at all to get married? Why or why not?
For those of you who aren’t married, are you at all afraid to get married? Why or why not?
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Yes and no. I had absolutely no doubts about marrying my husband Steve. He was perfect for me in every way, and I was beyond thrilled to start our life together. While I truly was so excited about marrying Steve, there was an element of “fear” in getting married just because of the huge responsibility that it is. I knew I wanted to be the most amazing wife I could be for Steve, and yet, I didn’t exactly know what that looked like or meant. You can’t really know that until you are actually married. That was scary in some ways, but ultimately, I realized that it was going to be the most amazing adventure of a lifetime. We both prepared for the unknown as best we could through premarital counseling, heart-to-hearts, contemplation, prayer, and other various avenues, and we knew from there it was a joyous leap of faith that we would have to tackle together with God’s help.
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Congratulations to our February Talking Tuesday Giveaway winner … Stacey! We love hearing from all of you, so make sure you keep joining our weekly conversations for your chance to win March’s Giveaway! And spread the word because the more the merrier!
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Tags: blog, Chick-fil-A, community, Conversation, fear, getting married, Giveaway, Marriage, Relationships, Talking Tuesday
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
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What are some of your favorite date night plans?
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I love all sorts of date nights with my sweet hubs, and we’re always looking for something new and fun to do. At the same time, there’s nothing quite like a night in together. While I love all of our dates, two are jumping out at me as I’m writing this. The first is going to an amusement park together. Where we live we have Universal Park, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Six Flags Magic Mountain all close by, so we’ve got options. I love the fun, youthful atmosphere of an amusement park. Screaming and holding on tightly to your sweetie as you loop around on a roller coaster. Having your man try to win you some cheesy and completely unnecessary prize at a rigged and nearly impossible game. Sharing some cotton candy and an extra-large soda. What’s not to love?
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, I absolutely love a night in shnuggled up with my husband under a cozy blanket with the fireplace flickering its warm glow about the room and a glass of wine. Oh and a good movie playing too. It’s romantic, relaxing, and perfectly idyllic.
Alright, alright … enough of me. I want to hear some of your fun, cute, creative ideas!
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Tags: amusement park, blog, Chick-fil-A, Conversation, cotton candy, date night, discussion, Disneyland, fun, Giveaway, Knotts Berry Farm, Marriage, night in, Relationships, relaxation, romance, Six Flags Magic Mountain, snuggle, spouse, Talking Tuesday, Universal Park
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
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What is the biggest hindrance to you and your spouse spending quality time together?
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Like many of you I’m sure, the biggest hindrance to me and Steve spending quality time together is the busyness of our lives. Between work, friends, family, church, volunteering, maintaining our home, and other commitments, it can be tough to carve out time just to be together. Usually by the time we’re done running all around and doing everything we need to, we’re both wiped out emotionally, physically, and mentally anyway. We really have to be intentional about creating the time, space, and energy to care for one another and nurture our marriage.
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Tags: blog, busyness, Chick-fil-A, community, Conversation, Giveaway, hindrance to quality time, Marriage, quality time, Relationships, spouse, Talking Tuesday
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. What are some of your plans? Anyone have some cute ideas of how we can show our spouse or significant other our love?
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To be honest, Valentine’s Day has been on my radar, but I haven’t given it a ton of thought because of how busy things have been. That’s not a very good excuse, but I’ve really got to sit down and put some thought into what I’m going to do for my hubs. Usually we go out to dinner and/or make a special dinner at home, exchange some small gifts and cards, and just enjoy one another’s company. I typically make some kind of yummy dessert because I love baking. You all might want to try this recipe if you’re looking for something to bake this year.
The bottom line, I need to get on the ball this year. Feel free to share your suggestions, as I clearly need any help I can get … haha J
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Congratulations to our January Talking Tuesday Giveaway winner … Ida! We love hearing from all of you, so make sure you keep joining our weekly conversations for your chance to win February’s Giveaway! And spread the word because the more the merrier!
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Tags: blog, Chick-fil-A, community, Conversation, Giveaway, love, Marriage, Recipe, Relationships, significant other, spouse, Talking Tuesday, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day ideas
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
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What are some of your favorite ways to show appreciation to your spouse or significant other?
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I have 3 “go to” ways of showing my hubs, Steve, that I appreciate him. One is post-it notes. They’re small, easy, cheap, and they stick anywhere. So, I usually write a little note of encouragement on there, and stick it somewhere fun (like on his shoe, in his wallet, on his steering wheel, etc.) for him to find. Secondly, I write him full blown cards letting him know how much I love and appreciate him. Sometimes I am a bit general, and other times I specifically list off things he’s done recently that I am thankful for. Thirdly, I tell him. If he does something I am grateful for, I thank him on the spot and in the moment. Most guys love hearing how great they are, so I try to make sure to tell my man as much as possible J Plus, it usually encourages him to want to do things around the house and for me because he knows it will get noticed and acknowledged. That’s a win – win.
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Tags: appreciation, blog, cards, Chick-fil-A, Conversation, Giveaway, love, Marriage, post-it love notes, Relationships, Talking Tuesday, verbal affirmation
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