Wii Miis

I mean, really. I didn't know there was a Wii Mii out there that I could fall head-over-heels for...

Sand, sea and surf...Enjoy the beach~

Sitting in the sun rays with my feet in the sand, waves that invite me to stare at them or just listen to 'em...the sea gull's call and the voices you can hear, but not make out what they're saying. Something there...so many somethings there bring me serenity. It's where I think the best. I contemplate my life, I write books in my head (The title of this year's book, "This Mom's Growing Pains"), I people-watch, I sit back and concentrate on the feeling when the sun wraps around my body. I could live on the shore. Forever. It's just nice that I was there for the week. A holiday at sea.

My Dad...perfect for me, from God.

The gift God gave our children. This Dad.

8th aniversario

This anniversary was a different one. It was a pretty day, very pretty just like our wedding 8 years ago. But I wasn't carefree like the day we married. I haven't been the wife I thought I'd be....at all. I felt foolish "celebrating" on a day where I felt way less than adequate.

My sister-in-law came over and I went on a mission to get some steaks and a couple of other things for an anniversary dinner I was planning. I took a detour to Rite Aid where I found a card that said what I was thinking( and you know how rare that is). This is what it reads:

I remember when we first fell in love. I felt so happy, and we began our life together, sharing our thoughts and dreams and making discoveries about each other. We formed a closeness that just got better over time. Maybe it hasn't always been easy, but as we celebrate today, I want you to know our marriage makes me very happy, and I love you more now than ever. Happy Anniversary. I wrote, " You know, this is a different anniversary "feel" than others. I feel unworthy of your love, but I am at peace because I know you love me so much -even in my lowest moments. I value you and am delighted that you're my husband."

I think God gave me a happiness when I rested in the truth that He is making our marriage beautiful through these years and though our anniversary won't be blissful and carefree from time to time, it is still something to celebrate.

I went to the Barrington Coffee House and purchased a vanilla latte for Josh (it's his favorite). When I stopped by his work to give it to him, he met me in the driveway. There were tears because the sheepish feelings still lingered. To my surprise, Josh was heading home because his boss gave him the afternoon off and a free babysitter~

We had a beautiful day with each other in Haddonfield.

I love him.

a lot.

~the vanilla latte was the worst he's ever had;)

the Living One who sees me, El Roi

Jesus, Lover of my soul,
Jesus, I will never let you go
You’ve taken me from the miry clay
You've set my feet upon the Rock, and now i know

I love you, I need you,
Though my world may fall, I’ll never let you go
My Saviour, my closest friend,
I will worship you until the very end.

When I meet with the Lord, I get to know him more. And it makes me want to meet with him again and again.