I love you because you know when I need pizza for dinner, and soda, and chocolate.
I never really fell back asleep last night as I was up praying over a child. That led to a rough day as I was also working on a Mother's Day project for my mom. You did not mind bringing pizza home and even was thoughtful enough to bring me some chocolate. I love you for always trying to make my job easier.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
May 8, 2013
I love you because you do the hard things.
I know that dealing with one of the children at 2:30 in the morning is not really how you wanted to spend the evening. It was a crisis of the heart and spiritual battle that you were fighting. I was praying for you as you dealt with this child or should I say young man. He is so much like you and you are trying to teach him the consequences of his sin. Thank you for being such a good dad to him and trying to make him understand he is sinning against a holy God. Know that as we are still dealing with this child that I am always praying for you. I love you.
I know that dealing with one of the children at 2:30 in the morning is not really how you wanted to spend the evening. It was a crisis of the heart and spiritual battle that you were fighting. I was praying for you as you dealt with this child or should I say young man. He is so much like you and you are trying to teach him the consequences of his sin. Thank you for being such a good dad to him and trying to make him understand he is sinning against a holy God. Know that as we are still dealing with this child that I am always praying for you. I love you.
May 7, 2013
I love you for being so interested in what is going on during my day.
You always ask how my day is. You call during the day just to check up on me. When you know that one of the kids has a doctor's appointment you always call to see how it went. I love you for being so concerned how my day is going. It makes me feel loved.
You always ask how my day is. You call during the day just to check up on me. When you know that one of the kids has a doctor's appointment you always call to see how it went. I love you for being so concerned how my day is going. It makes me feel loved.
May 6, 2013
I love you because you love our boys and only want the best for them.
Thank you for taking the boys out this morning and trying to teach them about God. I know that it is a struggle as one of the boys really rejects anything to do with God. I respect you for being patient with him and working with him despite his lack of interest. Know that he is watching you and he is responsible for his own decision. I am so glad that you and doing what you need to do.
Thank you for taking the boys out this morning and trying to teach them about God. I know that it is a struggle as one of the boys really rejects anything to do with God. I respect you for being patient with him and working with him despite his lack of interest. Know that he is watching you and he is responsible for his own decision. I am so glad that you and doing what you need to do.
May 5, 2013
I love you because you are getting better at making decisions.
We both have a tendency to not want to make decisions, even about the littlest thing. Today, I called to ask if I could go to evening church at my parents. You expressed the desire to have me come home and be there about the time you got off from the Army unit. I so respect when you make a decision like that. I tend to struggle with submission and you tend to struggle with being the leader of the family. It felt really good to actually submit to your decision as it was very clear what you wanted and why. I so want to get better at submitting to your authority. Please forgive me for not being a very submissive wife sometimes. I know that undermines your role as head of the house. I am trying to do better.
We both have a tendency to not want to make decisions, even about the littlest thing. Today, I called to ask if I could go to evening church at my parents. You expressed the desire to have me come home and be there about the time you got off from the Army unit. I so respect when you make a decision like that. I tend to struggle with submission and you tend to struggle with being the leader of the family. It felt really good to actually submit to your decision as it was very clear what you wanted and why. I so want to get better at submitting to your authority. Please forgive me for not being a very submissive wife sometimes. I know that undermines your role as head of the house. I am trying to do better.
May 4, 2013
I love you because you took me on a date night last night.
We do not get to go out that often. We met at the mall last night and you even took off a little early. We had a very enjoyable evening.
We do not get to go out that often. We met at the mall last night and you even took off a little early. We had a very enjoyable evening.
May 3, 2013
love you because you sacrifice going to work every day to provide for us.
I know in my heart that engineering is not where God wants to be ultimately. The waiting for what God does want you to do is hard. You have such leadership qualities. People tend to listen to you and talk to you. I know that God has great things in mind for you and yet you get up every day and head off to a job that is hard. You do not complain but go off and leave us here at home. I know you would love to do something that allows you the ability to stay at home more and spend more time with the kids. Until God tells us to move though you are content right where he has placed us. I love and respect you for that.
I know in my heart that engineering is not where God wants to be ultimately. The waiting for what God does want you to do is hard. You have such leadership qualities. People tend to listen to you and talk to you. I know that God has great things in mind for you and yet you get up every day and head off to a job that is hard. You do not complain but go off and leave us here at home. I know you would love to do something that allows you the ability to stay at home more and spend more time with the kids. Until God tells us to move though you are content right where he has placed us. I love and respect you for that.
May 2, 2013
I love you because you held my hand during prayer last night.
As we closed the evening last night with friends with prayer we actually got to hold hands. With 8 kids there are times when I realize that we have not touched in days. It was nice to have the kids occupied with playing and we were able to pray with friends. I truly enjoy holding hands with you and do not do it enough. It makes me want to purpose to show affection towards one another even more I truly do love you.
As we closed the evening last night with friends with prayer we actually got to hold hands. With 8 kids there are times when I realize that we have not touched in days. It was nice to have the kids occupied with playing and we were able to pray with friends. I truly enjoy holding hands with you and do not do it enough. It makes me want to purpose to show affection towards one another even more I truly do love you.
May 1, 2013
I love you because you understand the way I feel about having people over the house.
You understand the frustration I feel when my house is a mess and people are coming over. You allow me to go into panic mode for a little while. Everything always gets done. We end up having a great time with friends and the evening is always a great success. Thank you so much for understanding how important it is to me to have things in place. Thank you for making me realize that the world is not going to end because I do not get everything finished. You bring my mind back to the real reason for having the house in order. It is a ministry to have people over the house and fellowship with them.
You understand the frustration I feel when my house is a mess and people are coming over. You allow me to go into panic mode for a little while. Everything always gets done. We end up having a great time with friends and the evening is always a great success. Thank you so much for understanding how important it is to me to have things in place. Thank you for making me realize that the world is not going to end because I do not get everything finished. You bring my mind back to the real reason for having the house in order. It is a ministry to have people over the house and fellowship with them.
April 30, 2013
I love you because you love me.
So many times in our society children do not see a true relationship between a mom and dad. You show our kids what a real relationship is. We show our kids that love is not all roses and cards. It is dealing with the hard things and relying on God to get you through. That is what we are trying to show our kids. Real love. The kind that disagrees and is impatient and shows anger, but then always confesses and forgives. Thank you for loving me with a genuine love.
So many times in our society children do not see a true relationship between a mom and dad. You show our kids what a real relationship is. We show our kids that love is not all roses and cards. It is dealing with the hard things and relying on God to get you through. That is what we are trying to show our kids. Real love. The kind that disagrees and is impatient and shows anger, but then always confesses and forgives. Thank you for loving me with a genuine love.
April 29, 2013
I love you because you want to put things in place that will protect our children.
We have been struggling with keeping a reign on all the electronic devices that we own. It is so easy for our children to look at things that are not God honoring. You want to do everything you can to make sure that we can control what they watch. I love you for wanting to protect their hearts and minds.
We have been struggling with keeping a reign on all the electronic devices that we own. It is so easy for our children to look at things that are not God honoring. You want to do everything you can to make sure that we can control what they watch. I love you for wanting to protect their hearts and minds.
April 28, 2013
I love you because you make church a priority for our family.
Growing up in churches all our lives, church can become just a chore. You want the kids to understand how important church really is. You make sure that things are ready to go so the morning runs smoothly. You also help with the lunch that we need to bring. Most weeks you do that on your own while I prepare other things. You also help with the kids during the service. Keeping four little ones quiet for 3 hours is a tough job. We usually tag team. Thank you for making love of fellowshipping together with believers a priority in our family.
Growing up in churches all our lives, church can become just a chore. You want the kids to understand how important church really is. You make sure that things are ready to go so the morning runs smoothly. You also help with the lunch that we need to bring. Most weeks you do that on your own while I prepare other things. You also help with the kids during the service. Keeping four little ones quiet for 3 hours is a tough job. We usually tag team. Thank you for making love of fellowshipping together with believers a priority in our family.
April 27, 2013
I love you because you watched all the boys today while Esther, Tirzah, and myself went to a Ladies Luncheon with my mom.
You understand that Esther and Tirzah need to be trained to be godly young ladies. They can only do that by being around godly ladies. You allowed us to basically spend the whole day together with Baba and you had all 6 boys. Esther just beamed the whole day, especially when we bought her the Bible she had asked for. It meant so much to her and I have seen such a difference in her lately. She truly desires to become more Christ like. She is starting to recognize her sin and put things in place to help her resist the temptation to follow in those sins. That is only because you allow her and I to spend time together like you did today.
You understand that Esther and Tirzah need to be trained to be godly young ladies. They can only do that by being around godly ladies. You allowed us to basically spend the whole day together with Baba and you had all 6 boys. Esther just beamed the whole day, especially when we bought her the Bible she had asked for. It meant so much to her and I have seen such a difference in her lately. She truly desires to become more Christ like. She is starting to recognize her sin and put things in place to help her resist the temptation to follow in those sins. That is only because you allow her and I to spend time together like you did today.
April 26, 2013
I love you because you work so hard to provide for us.
You hate to see us go without anything. You work so hard to make sure that our needs are met. You go above and beyond as we are truly blessed and have so many wonderful conveniences. You are truly a wonderful provider.
You hate to see us go without anything. You work so hard to make sure that our needs are met. You go above and beyond as we are truly blessed and have so many wonderful conveniences. You are truly a wonderful provider.
April 25, 2013
I love you because you brought Alex and me dinner yesterday while we were at his sleep study.
Alex had his 24 hour sleep study yesterday. I had to stay there all day with him. He did very well but it was just exhausting not being able to do anything. I went out and brought lunch for us. You called on your way to pick up the kids offering to pick up dinner for us. It was so nice to see you and spend a couple minutes with you before you went to pick up the kids.
Alex had his 24 hour sleep study yesterday. I had to stay there all day with him. He did very well but it was just exhausting not being able to do anything. I went out and brought lunch for us. You called on your way to pick up the kids offering to pick up dinner for us. It was so nice to see you and spend a couple minutes with you before you went to pick up the kids.
April 24, 2013
I love you because you put up with the emotional fits of this woman.
Growing up with 4 brothers, you never really experienced the hormones and emotions that come with women. You got a small taste with your mom, but living intimately with a woman and having a daughter in the beginnings of all this is a different story. I grew up in a houseful of woman and my dad worked so much that he never truly had to deal with it all. It has been an emotional week as Jen has been in town and I miss her and want to spend more time with her than is possible right now. Thank you for listening to my ramblings and watching me as I cry.
Growing up with 4 brothers, you never really experienced the hormones and emotions that come with women. You got a small taste with your mom, but living intimately with a woman and having a daughter in the beginnings of all this is a different story. I grew up in a houseful of woman and my dad worked so much that he never truly had to deal with it all. It has been an emotional week as Jen has been in town and I miss her and want to spend more time with her than is possible right now. Thank you for listening to my ramblings and watching me as I cry.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
April 23, 2013
I love you because you understand that I am going to miss my sister and her family when she goes to Spain.
You listened while I vented at the fact that I am not able to see my sister as much as I wanted to during the conference. It was a rough morning with lots of tears on my part. You always have such a listening ear and understand that I do not want you to fix anything. I just want you to listen. I was fine after I talked to you and was able to go down and have a great visit. Yes, I did not get to see Jen but for a little while but the kids got to play most of the afternoon and I was able to have a good discussion with Michael and my dad.
You listened while I vented at the fact that I am not able to see my sister as much as I wanted to during the conference. It was a rough morning with lots of tears on my part. You always have such a listening ear and understand that I do not want you to fix anything. I just want you to listen. I was fine after I talked to you and was able to go down and have a great visit. Yes, I did not get to see Jen but for a little while but the kids got to play most of the afternoon and I was able to have a good discussion with Michael and my dad.
April 22, 2013
I love you because you encourage me to do what I need to do when I really do not feel like doing it.
I had a headache all day. I really did not feel well at all. I even took a nap today which I rarely do. I knew I had to go grocery shopping as last Friday there was some bad weather that prevented me from doing it. I really, really did not want to go. You encouraged me and even allowed me to go by myself. You did not get upset when I called you and told you I had lost all the cash. You found the money and then drove it all the way into Fuquay to the store. Then you waited until I was able to load all the groceries in the van and put them away when you got home. I loved that. I had less to do when I got home from Walmart. Thank you so much for allowing me a rare night to myslef.
I had a headache all day. I really did not feel well at all. I even took a nap today which I rarely do. I knew I had to go grocery shopping as last Friday there was some bad weather that prevented me from doing it. I really, really did not want to go. You encouraged me and even allowed me to go by myself. You did not get upset when I called you and told you I had lost all the cash. You found the money and then drove it all the way into Fuquay to the store. Then you waited until I was able to load all the groceries in the van and put them away when you got home. I loved that. I had less to do when I got home from Walmart. Thank you so much for allowing me a rare night to myslef.
April 21, 2013
I love you because you let me go to church to hear Michael and Jen speak at the Missions Conference.
My parents Mission Conference started today. Jen and Michael were to speak today. I really wanted to attend but you had discussed going down there after we attended our own church. You allowed me to go to their church and you even stayed home with some of the sick ones so I had less kids to handle in church. Thank you so much for allowing me to go and hear them speak. I so needed to be there to hear what Michael and the guest speaker had to say.
My parents Mission Conference started today. Jen and Michael were to speak today. I really wanted to attend but you had discussed going down there after we attended our own church. You allowed me to go to their church and you even stayed home with some of the sick ones so I had less kids to handle in church. Thank you so much for allowing me to go and hear them speak. I so needed to be there to hear what Michael and the guest speaker had to say.
April 20, 2013
I love you because you took the boys to football while I stayed home with the little ones.
Esther was still not feeling well so going to football as a family was not gong to happen. I was able to go to breakfast with Sam, Caleb, and Esther and Tirzah. It was great just having those 4 and spending some extra time with them. We had fun going to Target and looking around while prescriptions were being filler. I also gave me a little break and I was able to snuggle with Caleb and Sam while Tirzah took a nap. Thank you for taking the boys and spending some extra time with them.
Esther was still not feeling well so going to football as a family was not gong to happen. I was able to go to breakfast with Sam, Caleb, and Esther and Tirzah. It was great just having those 4 and spending some extra time with them. We had fun going to Target and looking around while prescriptions were being filler. I also gave me a little break and I was able to snuggle with Caleb and Sam while Tirzah took a nap. Thank you for taking the boys and spending some extra time with them.
April 19, 2013
I love you because you met me for the doctor's appointment I had for Nathan and William and I did not have to take all the kids in.
William has been complaining of neck pain for months now and Nathan wants to join weight watchers with me so they had appointments today. Our schedules finally worked out that you did not have a meeting. You met me at the doctor's office and watched the kids while I took the boys in. Thank you so much for being willing to do that for me. I love that you are always trying to go out of your way to help me out and make my life easier.
William has been complaining of neck pain for months now and Nathan wants to join weight watchers with me so they had appointments today. Our schedules finally worked out that you did not have a meeting. You met me at the doctor's office and watched the kids while I took the boys in. Thank you so much for being willing to do that for me. I love that you are always trying to go out of your way to help me out and make my life easier.
April 18, 2013
I love how you are patient with me when I am impatient.
I had another appointment today for the kids. It was Alex's turn with the neurologist. I had to take all the kids again but this time they were not as well behaved as yesterday. They were not bad, just bored. Yesterday I was able to let some of them stay in the van and watch movies. I could not do that today. Our appointment was at 9:20 and it was 10:10 before we were even seen. The kids were just stuck in a small waiting room with nothing to do. I was upset for having to wait that long and it made my day go downhill. I was just tired and my mouth still hurt from the filling yesterday. Esther was not feeling well either. She is a big help to me and she just wanted to lie in bed all day. The other kids did not want to help at all and that made me even more frustrated. I had to meet you at Tae Kwon Do and you were running late due to traffic. I remember being short with you. I got to go home with Esther and Tirzah and Caleb and rest so when you returned home I was in a much better mood. Thank you for being patient with me.
I had another appointment today for the kids. It was Alex's turn with the neurologist. I had to take all the kids again but this time they were not as well behaved as yesterday. They were not bad, just bored. Yesterday I was able to let some of them stay in the van and watch movies. I could not do that today. Our appointment was at 9:20 and it was 10:10 before we were even seen. The kids were just stuck in a small waiting room with nothing to do. I was upset for having to wait that long and it made my day go downhill. I was just tired and my mouth still hurt from the filling yesterday. Esther was not feeling well either. She is a big help to me and she just wanted to lie in bed all day. The other kids did not want to help at all and that made me even more frustrated. I had to meet you at Tae Kwon Do and you were running late due to traffic. I remember being short with you. I got to go home with Esther and Tirzah and Caleb and rest so when you returned home I was in a much better mood. Thank you for being patient with me.
April 17, 2013
I love you because you are always checking on me when you know that I have things going on that are going to be stressful.
I had a dentist appointment this morning. I had failed to put it on the calendar. You had already planned a meeting that you could not get out of. I knew that I could not cancel. I made sure all the kids were going to be occupied and was going to try and go. You texted to see how it. I was able to tell you that the kids had been so well behaved. There was not one problem. I love that you were thinking of me and were concerned about how it was going.
I had a dentist appointment this morning. I had failed to put it on the calendar. You had already planned a meeting that you could not get out of. I knew that I could not cancel. I made sure all the kids were going to be occupied and was going to try and go. You texted to see how it. I was able to tell you that the kids had been so well behaved. There was not one problem. I love that you were thinking of me and were concerned about how it was going.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013
I love you because you brought home dinner for just you and I.
I had a busy day due to the fact that I had to switch all the clothes from winter to spring. It was tough. When I was carrying Williams's clothes to his room I slipped on a ride on toy. I hurt my knee, back, and hip and ribs. I am really sore. Carl brought home steak subs for me and cheese fries. It was so thoughtful of you. I love you for always thinking of me.
I had a busy day due to the fact that I had to switch all the clothes from winter to spring. It was tough. When I was carrying Williams's clothes to his room I slipped on a ride on toy. I hurt my knee, back, and hip and ribs. I am really sore. Carl brought home steak subs for me and cheese fries. It was so thoughtful of you. I love you for always thinking of me.
April 10, 2013
I love you because you made Daniel's day by taking him out for breakfast.
It seems like sometimes the little ones do not get to do as much as the bug guys. You go out of your way to make the little ones feel special. You are always giving them hugs and making sure that they have some undivided attention each day, even if it is for a moment or two. You are such a good father to our children.
It seems like sometimes the little ones do not get to do as much as the bug guys. You go out of your way to make the little ones feel special. You are always giving them hugs and making sure that they have some undivided attention each day, even if it is for a moment or two. You are such a good father to our children.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
I love you because you removed the sticky jelly bean mess from our bedroom floor.
The kids had jelly beans the other day to celebrate Easter. The little ones found out where I had hidden them and ateQ quite a few. Some child decided to spit them out all over my bedroom carpet. Carl and I have been stepping on sticky jelly beans for a week now. I keep meaning to look up how to remove the residue but just never got around to it. Carl was ironing his pants this morning for work. We have a steam iron so he just decided to see if it would get the jelly beans up. It worked beautifully. I now have jelly bean free carpet. Thank you my sweet man for getting down on your hands and knees to do this for me. I love you.
The kids had jelly beans the other day to celebrate Easter. The little ones found out where I had hidden them and ateQ quite a few. Some child decided to spit them out all over my bedroom carpet. Carl and I have been stepping on sticky jelly beans for a week now. I keep meaning to look up how to remove the residue but just never got around to it. Carl was ironing his pants this morning for work. We have a steam iron so he just decided to see if it would get the jelly beans up. It worked beautifully. I now have jelly bean free carpet. Thank you my sweet man for getting down on your hands and knees to do this for me. I love you.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
April 7, 2013
I love you because you do not mind that I go down and visit with my mom and dad on the weekends you have army duty. I know that we have talked about me taking the kids to our church. I would like to do that but right now we still have three little ones who have a hard time sitting still in the service. Thank you for your willingness to give me a little bit of a break and visit my moms church. Eventually we will get to the pint where we attend our own church those weekends. I love you.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
April 6, 2013
I love Carl because he is handy around the house and can fix the hole that is in my bathtub. Also, he did not get that upset about the water leaking into the bedroom carpet.
I let the two little boys and Tirzah play in the tub yesterday. There was no water in it but they were having so much fun just running their hot wheel cars up and down the sides of the tub. Unbeknownst to me there was an accident and a little hole was made in the side of the tub near the bottom. I did not see it when I filled my bathtub up that evening. We started noticing water on the carpet and could not tell where it was coming from. We thought it might actually be the plumbing itself and were getting upset at the thought of all the money involved. The water was still leaking out. We did not want to let the water out if it was plumbing. I had Esther turn the fan off in my room so I could hear what was going on. I bent down on the side of the tub and heard the water leaking out. I then found the hole. We were then able to let the rest of the water out while I plugged the hole with my finger. Carl had to spend the evening trying to get the carpet dry and putting a hole in the wall to see what water damage was done inside the walls. We put fans near the wet area and are hoping we caught everything in time. I am praying that the carpet and the floor and ceiling are able to be saved. My dear sweet husband had to spend the night on the floor with his sore knee. Tonight he has to go home and see what else he can do. I think he is going to take the shop vac up and then also try to patch the tub. I am so thankful for a husband who can do things like that.
I let the two little boys and Tirzah play in the tub yesterday. There was no water in it but they were having so much fun just running their hot wheel cars up and down the sides of the tub. Unbeknownst to me there was an accident and a little hole was made in the side of the tub near the bottom. I did not see it when I filled my bathtub up that evening. We started noticing water on the carpet and could not tell where it was coming from. We thought it might actually be the plumbing itself and were getting upset at the thought of all the money involved. The water was still leaking out. We did not want to let the water out if it was plumbing. I had Esther turn the fan off in my room so I could hear what was going on. I bent down on the side of the tub and heard the water leaking out. I then found the hole. We were then able to let the rest of the water out while I plugged the hole with my finger. Carl had to spend the evening trying to get the carpet dry and putting a hole in the wall to see what water damage was done inside the walls. We put fans near the wet area and are hoping we caught everything in time. I am praying that the carpet and the floor and ceiling are able to be saved. My dear sweet husband had to spend the night on the floor with his sore knee. Tonight he has to go home and see what else he can do. I think he is going to take the shop vac up and then also try to patch the tub. I am so thankful for a husband who can do things like that.
Friday, April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013
Head on over to my everyday blog to read about why this blogging thing has not been updated daily.
http://bereanquiveracademy.blogspot.com/2013/04/no-motivation-and-moving-forward-from.html
I love you Carl because you took the kids to Tae Kwon Do last night while I took Esther to our Keepers meeting. It is so important for me to instill in her how to be a godly young woman. The Keepers meeting allow me to help her in this and I truly appreciate the sacrifice you made in watching Tirzah and Caleb last night. Thank you so much. Thank you also for encouraging me to go even when I was so close to not attending. You realize the importance of this task I have in leading her to what Christ wants her to be. You are a good Daddy to her.
http://bereanquiveracademy.blogspot.com/2013/04/no-motivation-and-moving-forward-from.html
I love you Carl because you took the kids to Tae Kwon Do last night while I took Esther to our Keepers meeting. It is so important for me to instill in her how to be a godly young woman. The Keepers meeting allow me to help her in this and I truly appreciate the sacrifice you made in watching Tirzah and Caleb last night. Thank you so much. Thank you also for encouraging me to go even when I was so close to not attending. You realize the importance of this task I have in leading her to what Christ wants her to be. You are a good Daddy to her.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
April 1, 2013
I love Carl because he bought me a ring that fits.
For quite a few years now the weight that I have gained has prevented me from wearing my beautiful wedding ring. I had another ring that Carl bought me when he was deployed. It somehow turned up missing. For the past 2 years I just have not worn anything. I have been expressing the desire to have a ring again as I keep getting weird looks when I go out anywhere. Here I am with 8 kids and no wedding ring. This weekend we attended a car show in my parents town. The local pawn shop had everything half off since the car show was in their parking lot. We went in and looked around. I wanted something I could wear out of the store. The chances of finding a ring that fit were very slim. We looked for a while and I tried on a lot of rings. I finally found one that fit and I love it. It is a beautiful ruby and diamond ring and IT FITS. I am so happy to be wearing a ring again.
For quite a few years now the weight that I have gained has prevented me from wearing my beautiful wedding ring. I had another ring that Carl bought me when he was deployed. It somehow turned up missing. For the past 2 years I just have not worn anything. I have been expressing the desire to have a ring again as I keep getting weird looks when I go out anywhere. Here I am with 8 kids and no wedding ring. This weekend we attended a car show in my parents town. The local pawn shop had everything half off since the car show was in their parking lot. We went in and looked around. I wanted something I could wear out of the store. The chances of finding a ring that fit were very slim. We looked for a while and I tried on a lot of rings. I finally found one that fit and I love it. It is a beautiful ruby and diamond ring and IT FITS. I am so happy to be wearing a ring again.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
March 27, 2013
I love you because you don't mind when I overcook the chicken and it is very dry. You just add some italian dressing to it and tell me what a good job I did getting the laundry done and getting the house back in order from the vacation.
March 26, 2013
I love you because you encourage a servants heart in Esther.
I had to go grocery shopping and I took Nathan with me. While I was gone you and the boys tried to get the rest of the unpacking done. You all worked on laundry and putting things back in place. While I was gone Esther started cleaning our room. It was the messiest room in the house because everything had gotten dumped in there. She cleaned the entire room and put everything away. She even vacuumed the floor. It looked great. You just kept telling her what a great job she was doing. She just beamed as you praised her for her diligence and hard work. She was walking on air the whole day. She has been working so hard at her jobs lately and I think it is because we have both been looking out for the good things that she is doing instead of only catching her when she does something wrong.
MArch 25, 2013
I love you because you did not want me to drive at night with the possibility of deer on the road. You picked a great hotel in Savannah for us to stay at instead of trying to drive through the night. We had a relaxing nights rest and a great breakfast. We got back on the road refreshed and ready to drive the rest of the way.
March 24, 2013
I love you because you cleaned up and took care of Daniel and Alex last night. You also stayed up late and did some laundry. It helped me put so much. You are so willing to sacrifice of yourself so I can get some extra rest. I love you so much for the strong man you are. You make me feel so special.
March 23, 2013
I love you because you took us to T-Rex for dinner. Also becausee you cleaned up all the throw up from Tirzah and Caleb.
March 22, 2013
I love you because you try to be patient with the sometimes out of control reasoning of our eldest son. When he loses control you try to keep calm and take are of the situation.
March 21, 2013
I love you because even though it means that you are packing up the camper by yourself, you keep your promise and allow Esther, Nathan, Tirzah and me to go the park early and have a few hours doing girly things. Esther so enjoyed meeting the princesses and riding the rides she wanted to. She especially enjoyed our special lunch at Belle's castle.
March 20, 2013
I love you because you let me cry when it starts to rain and my plans with Esther are ruined. You tell me it is going to be okay and promise us that we will get time at Magic Kingdom just her and I.
March 19, 2013
I love you because you are patient with me and allow us to turn a rotten morning into a great, enjoyable afternoon. You also are trying to help me curb the whining and complaining in our children and myself.
March 18, 2013
I love you because you try to meet the needs and wants of all our children and desire to have fun time with each and every one.
March 17, 2013
I love you because you are so willing to wake up at 2 and start our drive to Florida. You were very patient with the excitement of Nathan and made him feel good. I know you were tired but you allowed me some extra sleep in the car and did not ask me to drive far. You also have great people skills and always get people to smile.
March 16, 2013
I love you because God gifted you with an excellent singing voice that you are trying to use to reach others for the cause of Christ. I am so proud of you for conquering your fear and auditioning to sing the National Anthem for the Durham Bulls.
March 15, 2013
I love you because you helped me get all packed up for the trip and kept encouraging me on a job well done.
March 14, 2013
I love you because you took the kids to Tae Kwon Do tonight so I could go to the grocery store to buy things for our trip. I just had Caleb and Tirzah with me. They were so well behaved and I got all my shopping done.
March 13, 2013
I love you because you are always calling just to make sure that my day is going okay.
March 12, 2013
I love you because you don't mind sandwiches for dinner and the house in a chaotic state as I prepare for the vacation.
March 11, 2013
I love you because you try to keep me calm when I am in panic mode. Our trip is coming up and I started packing today. I am so busy and you just call throughout the day to encourage me.
March 10, 2013
I love you because you do so much to help me prepare for church on Sunday mornings. I could not do it without you. Thank you for taking care of lunch.
March 9, 2013
I love you because you are so willing to help me out with the kids and just have fun with them. Sam and Caleb look up to you so much and I loved watching them play football with you today.
March 8, 2013
I love you because you want the boys to learn how to do new things that help them learn how to become godly young men.
March 7, 2013
I love you because you try so hard to balance spending time at work and at home with your family.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
March 6, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you called and almost made me cry when you told me you were arranging for a babysitter for this evening so we can go out and talk.
Carl - I love you because of the strength you show in the face of tremendous trials.
We have not been able to talk much lately. You have been staying up late and I have been trying to get to bed earlier. It seems like every night this week that you have come into the bedroom to find me asleep or children need tending to. Tirzah was sick one night and last night she just wanted to snuggle with me. You called me this morning and you brought tears to my eyes. I had mentioned this morning as you were leaving that we really need to find time to talk about some things. It was just a passing comment but you apparently took it to heart. When you called you said you had already typed an e-mail looking for a babysitter for tonight so we can go out and talk. I love that about you. You try to accommodate my needs whenever I express them. You make me feel so special. I love you so much and my heart breaks at the thought of 9 months without seeing you. I am going to miss you more than words can express.
Carl - I love you because of the strength you show in the face of tremendous trials.
We have not been able to talk much lately. You have been staying up late and I have been trying to get to bed earlier. It seems like every night this week that you have come into the bedroom to find me asleep or children need tending to. Tirzah was sick one night and last night she just wanted to snuggle with me. You called me this morning and you brought tears to my eyes. I had mentioned this morning as you were leaving that we really need to find time to talk about some things. It was just a passing comment but you apparently took it to heart. When you called you said you had already typed an e-mail looking for a babysitter for tonight so we can go out and talk. I love that about you. You try to accommodate my needs whenever I express them. You make me feel so special. I love you so much and my heart breaks at the thought of 9 months without seeing you. I am going to miss you more than words can express.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you are spending so much time making sure that I am going to be okay financially when you get deployed.
You are busy looking into things to make sure that I am okay when you leave. You are checking out finances and things to do with the house. You are also checking into having people come over and help me out. You know that I am going to need a break every once in a while and you are making sure that will happen. I love that you are putting so much thought into how the kids and I are going to fare in your absence. It makes me feel so special that when you got the news that you thought of me and the kids first. Thank you dear for all you do and are doing to make this hard time a little easier for your family.
You are busy looking into things to make sure that I am okay when you leave. You are checking out finances and things to do with the house. You are also checking into having people come over and help me out. You know that I am going to need a break every once in a while and you are making sure that will happen. I love that you are putting so much thought into how the kids and I are going to fare in your absence. It makes me feel so special that when you got the news that you thought of me and the kids first. Thank you dear for all you do and are doing to make this hard time a little easier for your family.
Monday, March 4, 2013
March 4, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you took the older boys out to breakfast this morning to make sure that they are okay with your deployment.
You allowed the boys to talk to you and ask you questions. You asked there input of things that they would like to do before you leave. They were so excited that they got to pick what to do on our trip to Florida. They are excited now and I think the trip keeps their mind off of you leaving, at least for a little while. I also love the fact that you talked to them about continuing the morning meeting with other men of the church while you are gone. I think it is important for them to do this and it means a lot to them that you are already putting things in place to make this transition easier for all of us.
You allowed the boys to talk to you and ask you questions. You asked there input of things that they would like to do before you leave. They were so excited that they got to pick what to do on our trip to Florida. They are excited now and I think the trip keeps their mind off of you leaving, at least for a little while. I also love the fact that you talked to them about continuing the morning meeting with other men of the church while you are gone. I think it is important for them to do this and it means a lot to them that you are already putting things in place to make this transition easier for all of us.
March 3, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you don't mind my tears.
I have done a lot of crying the past few days. It is not because I lack faith in knowing that God knows what is perfect for our family. I have been bombarded with messages and encouragement to remind me of this. I guess I am grieving for the time that you are going to be away. My mom always says that it takes three days to process new or bad news. I have been struggling with the time that you are going to be away. I know that another deployment was always possible. We have dodged the bullet many times. It has been 9 1/2 years since your last one. I guess it just shocked me. Nine months is a long time. I keep getting scared when I think about being a single parent for 9 months. I love you so much and depend upon you to help me parent our children. It is tough now and I cannot imagine doing it all by myself with no help from you. I am allowing Satan to make me fearful. I keep going back and forth from faith that this is God's perfect will for us to sheer panic. I love you for the fact that you let me cry knowing that ultimately I will be alright. This is what is best for us right now. God never says oops. But just know that there will still be my tears. I love you and am going to miss you more than I can express here.
I have done a lot of crying the past few days. It is not because I lack faith in knowing that God knows what is perfect for our family. I have been bombarded with messages and encouragement to remind me of this. I guess I am grieving for the time that you are going to be away. My mom always says that it takes three days to process new or bad news. I have been struggling with the time that you are going to be away. I know that another deployment was always possible. We have dodged the bullet many times. It has been 9 1/2 years since your last one. I guess it just shocked me. Nine months is a long time. I keep getting scared when I think about being a single parent for 9 months. I love you so much and depend upon you to help me parent our children. It is tough now and I cannot imagine doing it all by myself with no help from you. I am allowing Satan to make me fearful. I keep going back and forth from faith that this is God's perfect will for us to sheer panic. I love you for the fact that you let me cry knowing that ultimately I will be alright. This is what is best for us right now. God never says oops. But just know that there will still be my tears. I love you and am going to miss you more than I can express here.
Friday, March 1, 2013
March 1, 2013
Kimberly - I love you Carl because when I start to worry and panic over something that is out of my control you are always the voice of reason and bring me back to the truth that God is in control.
We got a letter from our car insurance company today that said they were canceling some of our coverage. The reason they said was due to too many claims. We had our accident this summer. We also had my accident several years ago. There was a windshield that had to be replaced and a claim for another her minor incident with the van. The accidents were not our fault and neither was the windshield. I panicked. I was so upset. I called you and basically vented. You did get a little upset with me but you called back and apologized. We did not get it all worked out and most likely will have to find new insurance but you were the calm voice in my head that told me that God is ultimately in control. It is funny because that was the theme of our bible study last night. It was all about getting your focus off of your problems and onto God. I know The Lord knew that I would need that message today and your calm voice.
We got a letter from our car insurance company today that said they were canceling some of our coverage. The reason they said was due to too many claims. We had our accident this summer. We also had my accident several years ago. There was a windshield that had to be replaced and a claim for another her minor incident with the van. The accidents were not our fault and neither was the windshield. I panicked. I was so upset. I called you and basically vented. You did get a little upset with me but you called back and apologized. We did not get it all worked out and most likely will have to find new insurance but you were the calm voice in my head that told me that God is ultimately in control. It is funny because that was the theme of our bible study last night. It was all about getting your focus off of your problems and onto God. I know The Lord knew that I would need that message today and your calm voice.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
February 28, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you met me at the doctors appointment and brought me Starbucks.
I had to take Esther for a check up at the doctors. Her eye looks so much better than it did even last night. I still wanted to take her is just to make sure that everything is on the mend. Her appointment was at 1:50 and you met us there. I pulled into the parking spot and saw you start to get out of the car. You had stopped by Starbucks on the way and bought me a passion tea and some lemon pound cake, my favorite. You know that I have had a rough week between dealing with Esther's infection and the kids not acting properly. I also have started having headaches in the afternoon that put a crimp in my evenings. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. It was a little thing but it makes me feel special.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
February 27, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you came home early from work so I would not have to take all 8 children to the ER.
Esther has been fighting this infection since Friday night. I am so tired of it all. What started out as a little pimple has turned into a huge deal with 2 antibiotics, probiotics, heating pads, and phone calls back and forth to the doctor. I feel like I have been on the phone for the past three days. When I was told to take her to the ER I literally broke down and cried. I was already worn out from dealing with kids who were antsy from not being able to play outside and trying to deal with school work. I was so thankful that you had the foresight to tell me to just wait an hour until you got home. You knew that I could not handle taking all the kids to the ER. I would have been a basket case. Thank you so much for knowing when I am overwhelmed and stepping in and rescuing me.
Esther has been fighting this infection since Friday night. I am so tired of it all. What started out as a little pimple has turned into a huge deal with 2 antibiotics, probiotics, heating pads, and phone calls back and forth to the doctor. I feel like I have been on the phone for the past three days. When I was told to take her to the ER I literally broke down and cried. I was already worn out from dealing with kids who were antsy from not being able to play outside and trying to deal with school work. I was so thankful that you had the foresight to tell me to just wait an hour until you got home. You knew that I could not handle taking all the kids to the ER. I would have been a basket case. Thank you so much for knowing when I am overwhelmed and stepping in and rescuing me.
Monday, February 25, 2013
February 25, 2013
Kimberly - I love Carl because we were able to meet for lunch after Esther's doctors appointment.
You were very apologetic about not being able to meet for the actual appointment. The older ones stayed in the car with Tirzah so I just had Daniel, Sam, and Caleb with me in addition to Esther. The appointment ended up being a lot more involved with the draining of the boil and the possibility of MRSA. Very scary. It was nice to meet you afterwards to get a little break before the trip to Target to pick up the medication for Esther. Thank you so much for the little reprieve in my day.
You were very apologetic about not being able to meet for the actual appointment. The older ones stayed in the car with Tirzah so I just had Daniel, Sam, and Caleb with me in addition to Esther. The appointment ended up being a lot more involved with the draining of the boil and the possibility of MRSA. Very scary. It was nice to meet you afterwards to get a little break before the trip to Target to pick up the medication for Esther. Thank you so much for the little reprieve in my day.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you let me take Esther out to the fabric store even though you did not feel well. It meant a lot to her just to go out and look at sewing patterns and fabric.
I know you do not understand the fascination our daughter has with fashion. She is a girl and loves dresses. She is so excited about her Disney dresses she can wear when we go to Florida. She loves it when I make her dresses. She gets such satisfaction from telling people that her mom made her dress. I love to see her eyes light up when the dress I am making comes together. Growing up with four brothers I guess it is hard to get used to the girly things she is into. Just tonight you were picking on me because I said I needed to go out and get a black pair of crocs to wear to Florida. I said that I have brown ones but I can't wear them with my black skirts. You just laughed. I love you for understanding how much this means to her. She is also learning great skills in picking out patterns and fabric and learning how clothes are made. She will use these skills later in her life. Thanks for being an understanding daddy.
I know you do not understand the fascination our daughter has with fashion. She is a girl and loves dresses. She is so excited about her Disney dresses she can wear when we go to Florida. She loves it when I make her dresses. She gets such satisfaction from telling people that her mom made her dress. I love to see her eyes light up when the dress I am making comes together. Growing up with four brothers I guess it is hard to get used to the girly things she is into. Just tonight you were picking on me because I said I needed to go out and get a black pair of crocs to wear to Florida. I said that I have brown ones but I can't wear them with my black skirts. You just laughed. I love you for understanding how much this means to her. She is also learning great skills in picking out patterns and fabric and learning how clothes are made. She will use these skills later in her life. Thanks for being an understanding daddy.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
February 23, 2013
Kimberly - I love Carl because he works so hard to make improvements to our house.
We discovered a few years ago that the vinyl flooring in our house was installed poorly. It start to shrink away from the only glue that was put down. It was only glued around the edges and that glue failed. It was getting dangerous as the floor just kept pulling away. We knew we had to fix it so you spent months researching flooring options and came up with a very economical option. You decided to try it out in the kids bathroom before we tackled the kitchen. Today was the day that you put in the bathroom floor. You have worked hard all day just prepping. You did not even start to put the tile in until after dinner. I love that you are so diligent in making the improvements to the house. I love that you are a hard worker. It looks beautiful.
We discovered a few years ago that the vinyl flooring in our house was installed poorly. It start to shrink away from the only glue that was put down. It was only glued around the edges and that glue failed. It was getting dangerous as the floor just kept pulling away. We knew we had to fix it so you spent months researching flooring options and came up with a very economical option. You decided to try it out in the kids bathroom before we tackled the kitchen. Today was the day that you put in the bathroom floor. You have worked hard all day just prepping. You did not even start to put the tile in until after dinner. I love that you are so diligent in making the improvements to the house. I love that you are a hard worker. It looks beautiful.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
February 21, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you bring me home soda from work after I have had a hard day. You also love me enough to let me know when your plans change at work.
Yesterday was a day where we were off our schedule. I met with my mom to go to the home school store to pick up some books. We got home and started finishing school. When I looked up at the clock it was 5:40 and I had not even thought about dinner. I called you and you were on your way home. Panic mode set in. I thawed some sausage quickly and began to fix potatoes and sausage with vegetable. A simple salad and bread finished the meal. Simple but filling. You called from your car and asked if I needed anything. The only thing I told you was a soda. I know, not very healthy. It is my special treat every now and then. You stopped by McDonald's and came home. Those extra couple minutes allowed me time to have dinner ready as soon as you walked in the door.
Last night you told me that you were going to be out of the office today. You had a site visit in Chapel Hill. Your plans changed and you thought of me. You sent me a text saying that your plans had changed. It makes me feel special when I know that you are thinking of me throughout your work day. Thanks sweetie for making me feel special. Know that I am praying for you as you are at work.
Yesterday was a day where we were off our schedule. I met with my mom to go to the home school store to pick up some books. We got home and started finishing school. When I looked up at the clock it was 5:40 and I had not even thought about dinner. I called you and you were on your way home. Panic mode set in. I thawed some sausage quickly and began to fix potatoes and sausage with vegetable. A simple salad and bread finished the meal. Simple but filling. You called from your car and asked if I needed anything. The only thing I told you was a soda. I know, not very healthy. It is my special treat every now and then. You stopped by McDonald's and came home. Those extra couple minutes allowed me time to have dinner ready as soon as you walked in the door.
Last night you told me that you were going to be out of the office today. You had a site visit in Chapel Hill. Your plans changed and you thought of me. You sent me a text saying that your plans had changed. It makes me feel special when I know that you are thinking of me throughout your work day. Thanks sweetie for making me feel special. Know that I am praying for you as you are at work.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
February 20, 2013
Carl - I love you because you understand the importance of building relationships with our children and allow me to take them out in the evening. Thanks for watching the kids.
Kimberly - I love you because you are teaching our daughter how a young man should treat her.
Kimberly - I love you because you are teaching our daughter how a young man should treat her.
You and Esther went on a date last night. I believe you went to Golden Corral and then to Cold Stone Creamery. I am jealous. You did not bring anything home for me.;) Just kidding. I love how she looked forward to it and wanted you to hurry home. She so wanted me to curl her hair but her thin little girl hair just would not cooperate. She was disappointed. She waited at the window looking for you to come home. She was so excited. You took pictures and she looked so big in them. She is getting older. I am so thankful for a husband who treats his little girls with respect and love. You are definitely teaching her what kind of man to look for when she gets married. I love you for that. Please keep taking her on dates and me too.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
February 19, 2013
Carl - I love you because you take care of my laundry and ironing. It really makes it easier for me to get out the door in the morning.
Kimberly - I love you because you are making memories with the boys by playing games with them at night.
We have been trying to break the habit that our children have of being attached to electronics. Our children are constantly asking to play with the Nintendo, iPad, iPods, computers, televisions, and phones. At the kids exchange I found some really cool games for the little ones that we have been playing. I bought Carl Axis and Allies for his birthday. That is a game that he loved to play as a teenager. At Target on our date night we found Star Wars Monopoly and the boys love it. They have played every night. I am so glad to come downstairs and see games being played instead of the television on. It encourages me that it is possible to break this habit that we have instilled in our children. Carl, you are truly making memories with the kids and it makes me love you that much more.
Kimberly - I love you because you are making memories with the boys by playing games with them at night.
Monday, February 18, 2013
February 18, 2013
Carl - I love you because you make awesome apple pie.
Kimberly - I love you because you are patient with me in waiting for your birthday apple pie.
Your birthday was the 7th. With Alex's birthday and Valentines Day and your parents coming down your birthday kind of got lost in the bustle of life. Not to mention the kids and I have been sick, especially Tirzah and Sam. They have had the croup and very bad too. I have not gotten much sleep between coughing and humidifiers and breathing treatments. You kind of got lost in me taking care of the little ones and school and the house and the celebrations. You did request an apple pie so I made you one yesterday. Actually I made you two. I just want you to know that I do love you and all too soon it will be just me and you again. The days of diapers and schooling and coughs and birthday cakes will pass in the blink of the eye. Please gently remind me when I lose sight of the fact that I loved you first and I love you the most.
Kimberly - I love you because you are patient with me in waiting for your birthday apple pie.
Your birthday was the 7th. With Alex's birthday and Valentines Day and your parents coming down your birthday kind of got lost in the bustle of life. Not to mention the kids and I have been sick, especially Tirzah and Sam. They have had the croup and very bad too. I have not gotten much sleep between coughing and humidifiers and breathing treatments. You kind of got lost in me taking care of the little ones and school and the house and the celebrations. You did request an apple pie so I made you one yesterday. Actually I made you two. I just want you to know that I do love you and all too soon it will be just me and you again. The days of diapers and schooling and coughs and birthday cakes will pass in the blink of the eye. Please gently remind me when I lose sight of the fact that I loved you first and I love you the most.
February 17, 2013
I love you because of the desire you have to build good relationships with each and every one of children.
You made it a priority this weekend to take all of the children out for breakfast. Your mom and I took Tirzah and Esther out on Saturday morning. We had a great time at Golden Corral. You and your dad took the older three boys out to Golden Corral on Sunday and had a bible study. I think your dad was impressed. Tomorrow you are taking the three little ones to Chick Fil A. They are so excited. You told them tonight and they had trouble going to sleep because they are so excited.
I am thankful for a man who desires to have his children's hearts. Keep up the good work my beloved.
You made it a priority this weekend to take all of the children out for breakfast. Your mom and I took Tirzah and Esther out on Saturday morning. We had a great time at Golden Corral. You and your dad took the older three boys out to Golden Corral on Sunday and had a bible study. I think your dad was impressed. Tomorrow you are taking the three little ones to Chick Fil A. They are so excited. You told them tonight and they had trouble going to sleep because they are so excited.
I am thankful for a man who desires to have his children's hearts. Keep up the good work my beloved.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
February 16, 2013
Carl - I love you because of the love you show to the unloveable (me).
Kimberly - DITTO!!!!!!
Kimberly - DITTO!!!!!!
February 15, 2013
I love Carl because he came home early to spend time with his parents who are visiting from Maryland and we had a date night.
February 14, 2013
I love Carl because he understands that when he calls and I complain about the cake taking longer to bake, dinner not being started and the house being a mess that I am not really mad at him. I am just venting. The cake got made and was delicious, dinner was late but excellent, and my house will get clean tomorrow. He loves me despite my grumblings.
Happy Valentines Day!!!!!
Happy Valentines Day!!!!!
February 13, 2013
I love Carl because he brings Bo Berry biscuits for the kids in the morning but still encourage me to stay on my juice fast.
February 11, 2013
I love Carl because he loves to spend time with the boys at night building those relationships with them.
February 10, 2013
I love Carl because he brought home dinner tonight because I had a migraine and a cold. Also for letting me go upstairs and rest.
February 9, 2013
I love Carl because when I am at the grocery store he takes care of the kids and tries to get them to clean the house and do the laundry so I have a clean house to come home to.
February 8, 2013
I love Carl because he makes the time to get up early on Friday mornings to meet with other men in the church to encourage each other to grow in The Lord.
February 7, 2013
I love Carl because he is so willing to watch the kids while Esther and I go meet with other girls and women at our Keepers meeting, especially since it is his birthday today.
Happy Birthday my sweet man.
Happy Birthday my sweet man.
February 6, 2013
I love Carl because he finally took me to Flemmings Steak House. Boy, was it delicious. Hands down it was the best steak I have ever had.
February 5, 2013
I love Carl because he made my life easier today my bringing home lasagna left over from a lunch meeting he had.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
January 31, 2013
I love Carl because you make me feel special when you compliment me.
I love Kimberly because of your unselfish love and care for our family.
I love Kimberly because of your unselfish love and care for our family.
January 30, 2013
I love Carl because he put the date on his "I love you because..." frame. The joke is he always forgets the date so when I go back to blog I can never tell what day he wrote it.
I love Kimberly because of your patience when I had to work late last night.
I love Kimberly because of your patience when I had to work late last night.
January 29, 2013
I love Carl because he has asked men in the church to hold him accountable in leading our family.
January 26, 2013
I love Carl because he is making us communicating better a priority and we are working on making our relationship stronger than ever.
January 25, 2013
I love Carl because he came home early so I would not have to worry about him driving on the roads after they got really bad. Thanks Sweetie.
January 23, 2013
I love Carl because he is sensitive to when I am upset and gives me the time and space I need to get myself together.
January 20, 2013
I love Carl because he enjoys watching football almost as much as I do. Go RAVENS!!!!!!!
January 19, 2013
I love Carl because he gets so excited to try new things, even if I think going over someone's house to slaughter ducks is a weird thing to do.
January 18, 2013
In a rotten mood today and I am upset with my man for a stupid reason. I really don't feel like being encouraging and loving tonight but I will because it is what God calls me to.
I love Carl because even when Satan is attacking me you still love me.
I love Carl because even when Satan is attacking me you still love me.
January 17, 2013
I love my man because he keeps encouraging me to keep exercising and tells me not to give up even though I am in pain.
January 14, 2013
I love Carl because he was patient with Alex this morning and took him out to have one on one time together. I could tell the difference today in his attitude. Praise God for small moves forward.
January 13, 2013
I love Carl because he beat us home and was there to greet us warmly and was not upset over sandwiches for dinner.
January 12, 2013
I love Carl because of the fact that he serves in the Army Reserves. I am so proud of him.
January 11, 2013
I love Carl because he makes me take one of the kids with me grocery shopping.
I so enjoyed my evening with Alex. I especially enjoyed his laugh and smile which I do not see that often.
I so enjoyed my evening with Alex. I especially enjoyed his laugh and smile which I do not see that often.
January 10, 2013
I love Carl because he knows when my "I'm fine" is a lie.
You always seem to know when you call that when I say things are okay when they are not. You just treat me with gentleness and try to draw out what is wrong with me.
You always seem to know when you call that when I say things are okay when they are not. You just treat me with gentleness and try to draw out what is wrong with me.
Monday, February 4, 2013
January 8, 2013
I love you because you made Sam feel special last night.
He got to pick out his skylander last night as a reward for being potty trained. He was so excited. He even announced to the person working at Best Buy that he got it for going poo poo on the potty. I was quite embarrassing.
He got to pick out his skylander last night as a reward for being potty trained. He was so excited. He even announced to the person working at Best Buy that he got it for going poo poo on the potty. I was quite embarrassing.
January 6, 2013
Carl, I love you because you love me despite that I am a sinner!
It was a rough evening!
It was a rough evening!
January 5, 2013
I love you because you put Tirzah in her bed last night after I was up late trying to get her to go to sleep. She wanted to play at 12:30.
January 4, 2013
Carl, I love you because he makes the best hamburgers EVER and makes them for me after he has worked hard all day. Thank you sweetie!!!!
It was a rough day. I had hamburger thawing and was going to make something but I got a migraine. I called you and asked you to make your hamburgers. You came home after a long da at work and made them for me. You got out the electric griddle and cooked them. They were so yummy. Thank you for making my hard day a little easier.
It was a rough day. I had hamburger thawing and was going to make something but I got a migraine. I called you and asked you to make your hamburgers. You came home after a long da at work and made them for me. You got out the electric griddle and cooked them. They were so yummy. Thank you for making my hard day a little easier.
January 3, 2013
Carl, I love you because you took the time to snuggle with Sam this morning and kiss Tirzah.
Kimberly, I love you because you don't bug me when I don't write a new note for a while.
When you leave for work the kids are normally asleep. This morning though Sam woke up and you got to snuggle with him. It was so cute. When you were done snuggling with him, Tirzah woke up and before you left you kissed her so sweetly. It makes me love you so much more when you show love an care to our children.
Kimberly, I love you because you don't bug me when I don't write a new note for a while.
When you leave for work the kids are normally asleep. This morning though Sam woke up and you got to snuggle with him. It was so cute. When you were done snuggling with him, Tirzah woke up and before you left you kissed her so sweetly. It makes me love you so much more when you show love an care to our children.
Friday, January 25, 2013
January 1, 2013
Carl, I love you because you like my cooking.
You are always complimenting me on the way I cook. Even if you don't day anything you compliment me anyway by your empty plate and the seconds and thirds you have. You always appreciate when I make things from scratch. You also encourage the kids to thank me for fixing meals.
You are always complimenting me on the way I cook. Even if you don't day anything you compliment me anyway by your empty plate and the seconds and thirds you have. You always appreciate when I make things from scratch. You also encourage the kids to thank me for fixing meals.
January 2, 2013
Carl, I love you because you let us take William and Nathan to see the Hobbit.
We made a deal with William and Nathan that if the boys finished the book before the movie came out this we would take them to go and see it. We did not want to go opening weekend so we were planning on waiting a week or two. It ended up being longer as we all came down with the flu. I had a lingering cough so I was reluctant to go out. Carl finally decided that New Year's Day was a good time to go. He took Nathan first. I was at home with the rest of the kids, when he was done, William and I went. It was an amazing movie but the best part was spending time one on one with William. Thank you for making the fulfillment of that promise a priority. The boys loved it.
We made a deal with William and Nathan that if the boys finished the book before the movie came out this we would take them to go and see it. We did not want to go opening weekend so we were planning on waiting a week or two. It ended up being longer as we all came down with the flu. I had a lingering cough so I was reluctant to go out. Carl finally decided that New Year's Day was a good time to go. He took Nathan first. I was at home with the rest of the kids, when he was done, William and I went. It was an amazing movie but the best part was spending time one on one with William. Thank you for making the fulfillment of that promise a priority. The boys loved it.
Friday, January 18, 2013
December 31, 2012
Carl, I love you because you bought me my dream vacuum.
They say that women do not like vacuums and kitchen things and cleaning things for presents. I guess that makes me weird because I told you I wanted two things for Christmas, new glasses and a vacuum. Our vacuum broke a couple months ago and we have been making due with a small diet devil one I got on sale for $20. The carpets were looking horrible. You went out while you were off for New Years and bought me my dream vacuum, a dyson. Let me just say that it is an awesome vacuum. My carpets look great now. I actually enjoy vacuuming now and so do the kids. You like the 5 year warranty.
Kimberly, I love you because you take care of everyone else even when you aren't feeling well yourself. Get well sweetie.
They say that women do not like vacuums and kitchen things and cleaning things for presents. I guess that makes me weird because I told you I wanted two things for Christmas, new glasses and a vacuum. Our vacuum broke a couple months ago and we have been making due with a small diet devil one I got on sale for $20. The carpets were looking horrible. You went out while you were off for New Years and bought me my dream vacuum, a dyson. Let me just say that it is an awesome vacuum. My carpets look great now. I actually enjoy vacuuming now and so do the kids. You like the 5 year warranty.
Kimberly, I love you because you take care of everyone else even when you aren't feeling well yourself. Get well sweetie.
December 30, 2012
Carl, I love you because you made Caleb special yesterday.
We always try to take a child with us whenever we go out. It just allows us time to make that child feel special. We normally take an older child. Yesterday though you took Caleb. I was still feeling the effects of the flu and you did not want to leave me with all the kids. His eyes were shining when he left with you. He was so excited. You all were gone for a long time but when you came back he was giddy with excitement. You made his day.
We always try to take a child with us whenever we go out. It just allows us time to make that child feel special. We normally take an older child. Yesterday though you took Caleb. I was still feeling the effects of the flu and you did not want to leave me with all the kids. His eyes were shining when he left with you. He was so excited. You all were gone for a long time but when you came back he was giddy with excitement. You made his day.
December 29, 2012
Carl, I love you because you out up with the way I give directions.
This is an inside joke going back to the very first time you came to my house. It was our very first date and we were going shooting. I know, sounds weird now. I wrote directions to my house in Edgewater, MD and you have been teasing me ever since. I know I could of said just go to the third light and turn left, but I did not. I wrote go through the first light and then go through the second light and so on. You in your engineering mind thought I could have made the direction much simpler. Last night I was telling you how to cook something and you started laughing at me. I was not being simple enough. I love you anyway, even though tease me about it still.
This is an inside joke going back to the very first time you came to my house. It was our very first date and we were going shooting. I know, sounds weird now. I wrote directions to my house in Edgewater, MD and you have been teasing me ever since. I know I could of said just go to the third light and turn left, but I did not. I wrote go through the first light and then go through the second light and so on. You in your engineering mind thought I could have made the direction much simpler. Last night I was telling you how to cook something and you started laughing at me. I was not being simple enough. I love you anyway, even though tease me about it still.
December 28, 2012
Feeling much better now.
Carl, I love you because you took care of the kids while I was sick.
Not much explanation needed.
Carl, I love you because you took care of the kids while I was sick.
Not much explanation needed.
December 24, 2012
Carl, I love you because you helped me in the kitchen yesterday.
You laughed at this one. You had come home a little earlier than normal yesterday. I still was not feeling well so I was a little bit snippy with you. Well, a lot snippy. You ended up putting your foot down and helping me in the kitchen despite my grumblings. I wrote this as a way of confession and apologizing as I really did end up enjoying the time in the kitchen, eventually.
Kimberly, I love you because of all the hard work you have out in to make this Christmas season special.
My goal this year was to make the focus of Christmas to be on Christ and not the gifts. I did a lot of research and worked hard at having projects that accomplished this goal. This year was so much better despite the whole family being sick for the actual holiday.
You laughed at this one. You had come home a little earlier than normal yesterday. I still was not feeling well so I was a little bit snippy with you. Well, a lot snippy. You ended up putting your foot down and helping me in the kitchen despite my grumblings. I wrote this as a way of confession and apologizing as I really did end up enjoying the time in the kitchen, eventually.
Kimberly, I love you because of all the hard work you have out in to make this Christmas season special.
My goal this year was to make the focus of Christmas to be on Christ and not the gifts. I did a lot of research and worked hard at having projects that accomplished this goal. This year was so much better despite the whole family being sick for the actual holiday.
December 23, 2012
Carl, I love you because you took care of the kids while I rested from being sick.
So began a two week ordeal with most of the family having the flu. My sister came down to visit and she warned us all that she was sick with the flu. We all decided to visit anyway and we all ended up getting sick. I am talking SICK. Fever, chills, body aches, cough and the whole things. Tirzah had the highest temperature with 104.9. I was so sick that night that I could not have taken her to ER anyway. It was not fun but you had it the least of anyone and I am thankful because you had to take care of the rest of us.
So began a two week ordeal with most of the family having the flu. My sister came down to visit and she warned us all that she was sick with the flu. We all decided to visit anyway and we all ended up getting sick. I am talking SICK. Fever, chills, body aches, cough and the whole things. Tirzah had the highest temperature with 104.9. I was so sick that night that I could not have taken her to ER anyway. It was not fun but you had it the least of anyone and I am thankful because you had to take care of the rest of us.
December 22, 2012
We are still alive!
Carl, I love you because you let me sleep in this morning.
Tirzah has been having such a hard time sleeping at night. She kept me up the night before. Normally if I am not up before the kids it is chaos. You allowed me the rare luxury of sleeping in. Thank you.
Carl, I love you because you let me sleep in this morning.
Tirzah has been having such a hard time sleeping at night. She kept me up the night before. Normally if I am not up before the kids it is chaos. You allowed me the rare luxury of sleeping in. Thank you.
December 21, 2012
Carl, I love you because you took off early to help me yesterday.
I had so much work to do and I always get nervous when people come over the house. I think it is genetic, me and the cleaning of the house. I always feel like the guests are going to see every little stain on the carpet and crayon mark on the wall. In reality, they are probably thinking that their house looks worse. I have never asked any guest if they have noticed these things. We normally end up having such a good time talking anyway that I don't notice those things either. I get so nervous before anyone comes over and you know me so well. You surprised me yesterday by coming home early and walking in the kitchen and just asking me what I needed help with. Thank you so much. You have a way of calming me down in those situation. It also allowed me time to run to the store for some last minute things and the time to calm down and pray before our guest arrived. Thank you!
Kimberly, I love you because of all your prep and cooking for yesterday. The office enjoyed it and the evening was a blessing. I enjoyed our date night tonight.
I had so much work to do and I always get nervous when people come over the house. I think it is genetic, me and the cleaning of the house. I always feel like the guests are going to see every little stain on the carpet and crayon mark on the wall. In reality, they are probably thinking that their house looks worse. I have never asked any guest if they have noticed these things. We normally end up having such a good time talking anyway that I don't notice those things either. I get so nervous before anyone comes over and you know me so well. You surprised me yesterday by coming home early and walking in the kitchen and just asking me what I needed help with. Thank you so much. You have a way of calming me down in those situation. It also allowed me time to run to the store for some last minute things and the time to calm down and pray before our guest arrived. Thank you!
Kimberly, I love you because of all your prep and cooking for yesterday. The office enjoyed it and the evening was a blessing. I enjoyed our date night tonight.
December 20, 2012
Happy Anniversary!
I love you because of 15 years together.
What a way to celebrate. I spent the day making sauerbraten and german potato salad for your work Christmas party. It was hard work but I want to be a witness for the people at your work. You are one of the few employees who has a wife who is a stay at home mom. I want to be a good reflection of Christ to those who work with you.
I told you that I was not going to do all that work and not get to eat any myself. I made the same dinner for us when I fixed the food for your work. We invited a family over the house for dinner, the Irish's. We had a wonderful evening of fellowship and fun. We all watched a DVD I made to celebrate the day. I included pictures from our married life together. I had such a good time. I thought I was going to be upset by not going out to dinner by ourselves to celebrate but I just prayed that God would give me the right attitude and it ended up being the perfect way to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Do you remember the anniversary you had planned a whole big dinner at home by the fire? I came home from dropping the kids off at your mom's and was so upset. I had wanted to go out to eat and get out of the house. You just wanted to stay at home and celebrate since you are gone all day. What an evening that was with lots of tears on my part and some yelling on both our parts. Boy, we have grown so much in The Lord you and I. I thank God that you have been patient with me. I love you.
I love you because of 15 years together.
What a way to celebrate. I spent the day making sauerbraten and german potato salad for your work Christmas party. It was hard work but I want to be a witness for the people at your work. You are one of the few employees who has a wife who is a stay at home mom. I want to be a good reflection of Christ to those who work with you.
I told you that I was not going to do all that work and not get to eat any myself. I made the same dinner for us when I fixed the food for your work. We invited a family over the house for dinner, the Irish's. We had a wonderful evening of fellowship and fun. We all watched a DVD I made to celebrate the day. I included pictures from our married life together. I had such a good time. I thought I was going to be upset by not going out to dinner by ourselves to celebrate but I just prayed that God would give me the right attitude and it ended up being the perfect way to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Do you remember the anniversary you had planned a whole big dinner at home by the fire? I came home from dropping the kids off at your mom's and was so upset. I had wanted to go out to eat and get out of the house. You just wanted to stay at home and celebrate since you are gone all day. What an evening that was with lots of tears on my part and some yelling on both our parts. Boy, we have grown so much in The Lord you and I. I thank God that you have been patient with me. I love you.
365 days of l love you
Okay, this thing has kind of blown up in my face and that is a good thing. I saw this idea on Pinterest a while ago. I felt The Lord really leading me to do this for the new year. It was the simplest thing in the world to do and cost me about $10. It has been money well invested. I simply took two cheap frames from Walmart and cut scrapbook paper to fit them. I then put them up in our bedroom next to our bathroom. The point is to think of one reason a day why I love Carl. I then take a dry erase marker and write it in the frame every day. He does the same thing for me. I have committed to writing a reason every day for one year starting from our 15th anniversary on December 20. I have only missed 4 days so far and that was because I had the flu and so did the majority of the kids. I was barely able to get out of bed let alone write in the frame. I started taking pictures of the frames and posting them of Facebook. I really put it on there more for Carl to see at work. It has kind of exploded with so many people liking the posts and commenting. The plan was to make some sort of scrapbook for our anniversary next December. With so many people liking this idea and wanting to have some sort of way to keep a better record of the reasons I decided to start this blog. So here is my intent. I resolve to write here everyday the reason why I love my husband. Some days may be short and sweet and others may be longer as I write what is on my heart. I hope the people who read this blog are encouraged to do the same for their loved ones. I will include the sweet reasons of my husband when he writes them. He works so hard to allow me the awesome privilege to stay home and homeschool our kids. He does not have as much time at home as I do. He does write some days but some days he just does not get around to it. That is okay because I started the idea mainly for me to start recalling the reasons why I love him so much. So, I have a lot of catching up to do. I plan to start back from the start and work my way up to the present day. Hopefully I can catch up quick and then keep going.
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