Important Conversations

As a kid, I was told, "God knows what is going to happen - He planned it all! He just knows. God knows what you're thinking."

So, naturally, as a kid, I thought to myself, "Ok, then why pray? If He already knows..."

I still fail to pray as regularly as I should. I fall short of giving God all of my time. I am constantly reminding myself that my time is ultimately His time. And a relationship does not flourish with the absence of words. Therefore, I need to speak with God more often than I do and it is a daily challenge, when it really shouldn't be a challenge - it should come naturally to me. I'm working on that!

Daniel is great about keeping me accountable to praying before we eat, or praying when there is something weighing on my mind. I am forever grateful to have Daniel there to keep my head on straight and for keeping my eyes fixed upon God! Daniel provides me with things far greater than any materialistic things can provide to me!! In the moments that he brings me coffee or picks me flowers from our yard, I am grateful for the romance he provides in my life. But I appreciate the spiritual gifts he gives me far more!! A relationship without would be a voluntary death...

I am forever grateful for this man of God that provides for me more than any riches or things ever could! I do not deserve this great gift. This husband of mine! <3

And, of course, I just have to include my all time favorite picture of prayer!! It just so happens to be Daniel and I... ;)

It's about time...

Daniel and I started dating late July last year...Nope, I don't remember the exact date. Never-the-less, it was a Thursday. The following Saturday, I went over to his parent's house to hang out with him and friends. It was only the second time I had met his parents. In the initial "introductions", we were standing in his parent's foyer, talking about their dog, Skippy.

He's so cute and cuddly!!

This is where I tell you about the word "ornery"...

The word was introduced to me at a very young age, because, let's be honest, it is how my parents describe me quite often! ;)

I had used the word in previous conversations with various individuals, most of whom were not familiar with the word! How that happens, I don't even know...

Back to Skippy and standing in the Potter's foyer...Mrs. Potter mentioned that they taught Skippy how to ring the bell when he wanted to go outside. Adorable right?!?!

So I continued the conversation with an inquiry regarding Daniel and what I knew of him yet. I asked, "So was Daniel ever ornery and ring the bell to make you think it was Skippy?!" Daniel's expression was blank, so I looked at him and asked "Do you know what that word means?" He was speechless and I believe he was laughing on the inside. The kind of laugh that includes the thoughts, "PSH! 'Do I know what that word means?' HAH!" "Does she even know who I am?" "Who does she think she is?"

He couldn't believe I asked him that! As a man of his intellect, he was not insulted, thank goodness, because we probably wouldn't be here right now (hah!), but he was surprised! His vocabulary is larger than most and that is something he is aware of, so for me to wonder if he knew of that word, "ornery", was a personal joke for him!

And that is why we will use the word and then follow it with "Oh, I'm sorry! Do you know what that word means??"

I have a few pet peeves!

A few? Ok, maybe a lot!! And Daniel finds so much enjoyment out of annoying every. single. one. of them. It is one of the many joys of living with your best friend! :) Seriously! It keeps me laughing every day! It is truly a joy!!

So.

I cannot stand slobber. I know, I can hear all the mother's now - "Oh honey! Just wait until you have kids!!" Yes, I know. Kids are gross and slobbery and messy. Well, so is my husband, so there's no need to have a kid right now when I already have one! ;) Just kidding...but really, Daniel slobbers on me all the time. Just to be ornery. Here, he was kissing my cheek for the picture. I thought it was sweet...then he licked me. Not so sweet after all, Daniel! >_<

Walking around the house, I see little things that irk my OCD ticks...these are a few of my least favorite things! (Sound Of Music reference for my Mommy ;) S/O) Yes, that is both closet doors not fully shut, a drawer not fully shut, and the dishwashing soap container left open...there are other things, these are just the ones I have pictures of ;P

This was yet another ornery incident from him...he put bbq sauce on his lips and then attacked my face when I thought he was leaning in for a kiss! Gross...

Now, it may appear that I'm picking on my husband for annoying me, but let me assure you, these are all things that I do not mind "fixing" (haha) and they are things that I smile at every time I see them! He annoys my ticks but it makes me laugh every time. Who knows, many years from now, I'll probably roll my eyes when I have to fix these little things around the house, but for now, I laugh, smile, and remember how blessed I am that I love and live with my best friend!! It makes my heart smile and it is such a great feeling!