I have been thinking a lot about family and the one Justin and I are beginning here together as a couple. I have been feeling so blessed to have a family that loves me and supports me in all that I do regardless of their own opinions and viewpoints. I am grateful that I have 3 amazing siblings that are such good examples to me and that I can honestly say that I love and cherish their friendships. I am so grateful that we are able to get along so well and that we are able to talk to each other without holding anything back, not walking on eggshells. I am so grateful that we always had family dinners at home growing up and still have family jokes and stories that survived those days. I am grateful for my parents for always making sure we had a family dinner and for them always asking us how our day was and prying a little further when we gave them the usual one word answer of, "fine." I am grateful for the bond we are able to share as a family together and that if I ever needed anything I know who exactly would have my back and be my safety net. 
BECAUSE of my family I have been taught how to love and how to give my heart to someone new. Because of my family I was able to move on to a new relationship and meet a man who is truly worthy of my heart and devotion. A man who I cherish so much and am so GRATEFUL to call my husband. I am so grateful that we are embarking on this journey of life together. I am so grateful that he rubs my legs when they cramp up, that he cooks dinner when I don't feel like it, that he always opens my car door, that he makes sure we do our daily devotionals as a couple, that we say grace before we eat; I am grateful that he helps me clean the house, that he loves my dog as much as I do, that he insists on hugs and kisses before we leave the house in the morning, that he tells me daily that he loves me and that I am beautiful and I am grateful that when he looks at me I feel like I am the only woman in the world. I am grateful that I am able to welcome a newborn into this world without a doubt in my mind that Justin is the man I want standing beside me and helping me be a good partner and mother to Colton. I am grateful that God has placed him in my life, he has helped me to be a better, kinder person and I can't wait to see where life takes us next.I love you Justin and your the best friend I could ask for and the best partner in a marriage a woman could ever want.
Congrats on moving and 30 weeks! You look so cute! This was a sweet post :) You will a great mom!
ReplyDeleteI love you too. I still love getting around the table with everyone and telling jokes and reminiscing a bit. I also like that now that we are older the statute of limitations has run out on past transgressions and we can tell the truth about what really happened without repercussion. We are so excited for you and Justin and Colton and can't wait to see you guys again.
ReplyDeletethis was a sweet post.
ReplyDeletei just got caught up on the last few and had to say that i was waking up with really bad leg cramps, too. all the time. i asked my doc about it and he said stay away from milk. that makes it worse, but take calcium. i was already taking a generic brand of calcium but he said it needs to be 'os cal'. i got some at wal-mart and haven't had cramps since, although he said it could take up to two weeks to see a difference. take one pill three times a day (b'fast lunch dinner or bedtime). he said the reason for the cramps is that your baby is taking your calcium. hope that helps!!
Thanks carrie! Good to know considering I have cereal every morning and then a big glass when I eat cookies....which seems to be more frequent these days :) I will have to go get some
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