No More Frogs!

It took 33 years but I finally did it! I found "THE ONE!"

Those of you who know me well know that it hasn't always been an easy road. This journey has had plenty of ups, downs, and even some u-turns. I've been on more first dates than I can even count and have some pretty funny stories to tell. I've met some really cool guys and some I'd rather forget about. I'm not going to lie, dating can be exhausting!

Years ago after a not so great first date I remember a co-worker encourage me with this, she said, "Don't worry, he was just another frog. Sometimes you need to kiss many frogs before you find your prince."

As silly as that sounded it was something that has stuck with me through the years. I've used that thought to assure myself that every frog I went out with brought me one date closer to meeting my prince. There were definitely moments of frustration as I went on my search and times when I was convinced that he simply did not exist and I would be single forever. The awesome thing about those days that seemed lonely, hopeless, and frustrating is that they drew me closer to the Lord. It was during those times that I was able to place my focus on Him and reestablish my priorities. It was then that I finally realized that even if I didn't get what I wanted and things didn't go my way that He is still good and I am still blessed. 

Many years of persistent prayer, not only from me but also from many close friends and family, and God finally answered. He did so by sending me a Godly man who loves his family, works hard, and treats me like a queen. He sent me a man that is perfect for me and all of the years leading up to now helped me become the perfect women for him. I couldn't have created a better man for myself if I tried. 

Lesson learned: God's ways are higher than ours and His timing is always spot on. Even when things don't make sense trust that God know exactly what He is doing. Stay faithful in prayer and know that if it is God's will then it will happen when it is supposed to.

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." ~ Romans 12:12

Here's to no more frog kissing!

7/3/15

Proud to Be an American

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. It's a close call between that and Thanksgiving (I love to eat!) I never quite knew why but as I think about it being a yearly favorite a few things come to mind.

• Independence Day is a day to celebrate the county that we live in.
• There is no gift buying or exchanging.
• It's in the summer and that usually means a day at the beach.
• Hanging out with friends and family, enjoying each others company, and grilling out.
• FIREWORKS!!!! :D

More than all of those things I am proud to live in a country where I have the freedom to get a college education, go to work, have freedom of speech etc., and above all else, go to church to openly and freely worship my Lord Jesus Christ without fear of persecution. Today I pray for the people who stand strong in their faith even when earthly laws tell them they can't, even to the point of exile or death.

I recognize that this country has its fair share of issues.  Even when I don't agree I will pray for the leaders of this country and show respect. I pray that we can all stand united as one and not separated by political, religious, status, and race. If we would just look to the Father and learn to accept and love each other as He loves us I truly believe it would change so much.

God Bless the U.S.A.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!