10 YEARS

Yes, we've made it.
Michael and I have been married for ten years today.

Some things that I have taken notice of:

1. I wasn't sure of the direction of my life back then, but God knew exactly who was the perfect man for me.

2. I was so much cuter ten years ago. sigh.

3. Michael seems to be one of those men who gets even more attractive with age.

4. God has given me 3 beautiful children from that man-o-mine, all of whom I enjoy the majority of the time.

5. We have had so many bumps along our road thus far, but have powered through by God's grace and mercy, and respect and love for one another.

6. I am amazed that I have blessed with someone who has stuck with me for this long, watched me birth three children, seen multiple sides to my personality, watched me lose but mostly gain weight, witnessed me fail miserably and STILL wants to be married to me. Thank you, God, that you gave me someone so stubborn in all of the best ways.

Here's to ten more years, babe!

DECEMBER ALREADY?

Yes, waaaaay too long since I've blogged. Not that I really have anyone who checks out my blog on a regular basis, but if I did, I'm sure I've lost their support.
The last few months have been a whirlwind. We are (finally) back in Reno and at this point enjoying something we have missed terribly for 6 years....SNOW!!
It's absolutely beautiful. Driving is somewhat scary, but we are loving it. So far 2009 has been the most difficult year for so many of the wonderful people I know. Sickness, loss, separation, theft, debt, broken hearts, and very possibly any other negative thing of this world that try so hard to tempt us to give up completely. I am on a mission of thankfulness at this point, because it is just too easy to focus on the negatives and I want more of a challenge. I am thankful for our move, I am thankful for my marriage and my children, I am thankful for the unyielding love and support of grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles, siblings and friends. I am thankful for the home that God has provided for us. I am full of excitement and hope for everything that God has in store for the upcoming months with friends adoptions, sister's wedding, advancing in school, renewal of body, mind and spirit. Praying that this holiday season I can get my focus off of myself and on someone who needs it.