I wish I had a focus today but it's one of those days... good luck keeping up :)
1. cheating... I've found people define cheating differently, but I'm not a fan of it on any level... emotional, physical, whatever. I've noticed cheating is one of the easier sins to call people out on and sew the scarlet letter on their shirt. I don't agree with it, but I struggle to try and look at our flaws the same way God would rather than how our legal system might. Regardless of the sin or the flaw or the mistake the biggest question becomes, where do we go from here?
The contradiction with cheating is we are always so quick to ostracize the cheater, but at the same time cheating has become so much more popular. It has become more glorified in movies and on television and I hear of more and more college students losing relationships because of cheating. It sucks...
2. fire... I learned over and over again growing up all about fire safety. Smokey the Bear was constantly reminding me, "Only YOU can prevent forest fires!" Well I didn't think I would really need the information, I almost needed it this weekend. After a halloween gathering around a fire on Friday night I made sure it went out before I went to sleep. Saturday morning I dumped out the ashes in the back of my yard and recovered the firepit before going to work. About an hour later my roommate called to let me know everything was under control but we had a fire. Thankfully my neighbor noticed the fire and Lindsey was home to help him put it out. Evidently I stirred up the ashes when I dumped them creating enough of a spark to reignite the flames. They said it took them 40 minutes to put it out, but I'm so grateful they caught it before it went over the fence or really caught onto any trees or buildings. Lesson learned... I still need Smokey.
3. I wasn't the little girl dreaming about my wedding as a kid. I was way too worried about school and sports and friends. Of course after being in nine weddings I think about it a little more. The biggest thing I've learned from my married friends and family is that is more important to focus on the marriage more than the wedding. I read a blog today from one of my fave's Bianca Jaurez. Married just over a month she is still navigating the marriage, but I hope one day I can write letters to my husband with the same sentiment...
1. cheating... I've found people define cheating differently, but I'm not a fan of it on any level... emotional, physical, whatever. I've noticed cheating is one of the easier sins to call people out on and sew the scarlet letter on their shirt. I don't agree with it, but I struggle to try and look at our flaws the same way God would rather than how our legal system might. Regardless of the sin or the flaw or the mistake the biggest question becomes, where do we go from here?
The contradiction with cheating is we are always so quick to ostracize the cheater, but at the same time cheating has become so much more popular. It has become more glorified in movies and on television and I hear of more and more college students losing relationships because of cheating. It sucks...
2. fire... I learned over and over again growing up all about fire safety. Smokey the Bear was constantly reminding me, "Only YOU can prevent forest fires!" Well I didn't think I would really need the information, I almost needed it this weekend. After a halloween gathering around a fire on Friday night I made sure it went out before I went to sleep. Saturday morning I dumped out the ashes in the back of my yard and recovered the firepit before going to work. About an hour later my roommate called to let me know everything was under control but we had a fire. Thankfully my neighbor noticed the fire and Lindsey was home to help him put it out. Evidently I stirred up the ashes when I dumped them creating enough of a spark to reignite the flames. They said it took them 40 minutes to put it out, but I'm so grateful they caught it before it went over the fence or really caught onto any trees or buildings. Lesson learned... I still need Smokey.
3. I wasn't the little girl dreaming about my wedding as a kid. I was way too worried about school and sports and friends. Of course after being in nine weddings I think about it a little more. The biggest thing I've learned from my married friends and family is that is more important to focus on the marriage more than the wedding. I read a blog today from one of my fave's Bianca Jaurez. Married just over a month she is still navigating the marriage, but I hope one day I can write letters to my husband with the same sentiment...
Dear Matt,
It’s Sunday and the dishwasher is empty, the bed is made, and breakfast is consumed. For the first time in almost two months we finally had a lazy Sunday. No deadlines, no rushed breakfasts, no missed gym workout, but most importantly, no reason to move at the speed of light.
On our first weekend since the wedding we’ve been able to rest. And I wanted to thank you. And remember. And honor you for who you are. Not a perfect spouse, but a spouse who tries hard to do his best—and I’m not sure I tell you that enough.
So, thank you. Thank you…
… for making the best pancakes I’ve ever eaten
… for allowing me to dance to Michael Jackson in the car
… for doing laundry every day, every load, and every color
… for buying me a printer after my panic/meltdown last week
… for always coming back to me after an argument to “talk about it”
… for pushing me to talk about my feelings when I want to shut down
… for bringing me flowers and putting them into vases around the house
… for encouraging me to step outside of my comfort zone and embrace who I am
I love you more today than yesterday. But not as much as tomorrow.
Love,
Your Sidekick for Life
On that note... I have another big week ahead so prayers appreciated. Hard to believe tomorrow begins November... but that means I can see my family in 24 days!
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