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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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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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I may not be considered among the old and wise yet, but I have experienced quite a bit in my rather brief life up until this point. Oftentimes I feel as though I am somewhat of an “old soul” because of the things I have been through, learned, and experienced. While I still have a long way to go, there is one thing I have discovered to be true: life is a journey that requires patience, grace, and love. And love itself requires the most patience and grace of all of life’s journeys.
In our western culture, we often demand and expect instant gratification. Most products and services cater to our crazy, hectic, and busy lifestyles on the go, and we’ve come to mandate nothing less. Unfortunately, that mentality has spilled over into our marriages, families, and relationships. We want a self-serving, drive-thru, instant gratification kind of life, but that’s the opposite of what relationships require.
Love needs nurturing and patience. It is a marathon not a sprint. Slowly it blossoms and grows establishing deeper, stronger roots all the while. The more we love it and care for it, the stronger and more radiant it becomes. This requires patience, endurance, and determination. All of the blood, sweat, and tears though are well worth it because the rewards of a true and lasting love and marriage far outweigh any of life’s other offerings.
There’s a song that I think captures the ebbs and flows, ups and downs, and patience that love requires. It talks of the journey of determination, grace, endurance, and perseverance in a beautiful, unwavering way. Honestly, I adore this song and its captivating lyrics about a bold yet tender and tenacious love and just know you will too. It’s called I Won’t Give Upby Jason Mraz.
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Who do you go to when you need relationship advice?
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I think this is a super important question to ask for several reasons. One is that your inner circle has a lot of influence, and you want to make sure that it is influencing you in a good way. The other reason is that you need to protect your marriage. Sometimes when we share with family members about issues with our spouse, we tend to forget that they don’t forgive and forget quite as easily as we do, so it’s important to use discretion in the amount that’s shared with them in order to protect those relationships and your marriage.
For me, I do seek the counsel of my family – my mom, dad, and sisters – although I keep things very general and usually frame it in a way that is an “us” issue. I don’t just vent with my family; I choose very specific times that I need solid advice, wisdom, and prayer. My best friend Di is the other person I frequent most often for advice. She is an amazing, trustworthy, Christian friend who has been an incredible sounding board. She values and loves my husband too (our husbands are besties), and she is always pushing me back toward him and our marriage in her advice, which is so important. In every situation though, I am seeking God’s wisdom and guidance through prayer!
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What are some of your favorite outdoor activities to do with your spouse (and kids if you have them)?
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I really do love and enjoy the outdoors. There’s something about being amidst God’s creation that reminds me of His goodness, creativity, and power. One of the great things about Southern California is that the weather is conducive to outdoor activity year-round. Some of the things my husband I enjoy doing are going to the beach, going for a run or walk, sitting on a blanket at the park, taking a bike ride, playing sports, or grilling. When you take time to think about it, it’s amazing just how much there is to do outside. It’s nice to soak in the sunshine and breath in some fresh air every once in a while.
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Hopefully you all have some fun and wonderful celebrations planned with loved ones for this special holiday of hope! If you’re like me, you’re probably putting the finishing touches on your preparations. This year we’re headed to church with a group of friends, and then I’m making a big feast for us all to follow. Honestly, I cannot wait!
Something else that my hubs and I do is exchange Easter baskets. Yes, we’re way too old for these antics, but what can I say? We’re two overgrown kids who happen to love to do silly, fun, and childish things. We think it keeps things fresh and fun. That’s our story, and we’re sticking too it
Anyway, whether you’re writing a card out to your love bunny or creating a basket of treats, I created a little printable for you to include with your goodies. You can print it off and write a sweet, personal note on the back for your spouse, kids, parents, siblings … anyone and everyone! Enjoy, and Happy Easter!
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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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