This picture makes me happy…
I love the angles from the power lines. I love the sky. I love the green grass. It was just a bright and beautiful day.Today is the day we enter single digits. It’s been awhile since I’ve last seen my husband and now the time is quickly upon us. Not only that but it also puts us closer to our baby’s arrival. So much is going to happen within these next few weeks. I am trying my best to prepare myself for what is ahead….A lot of emotions.
I am grateful that the Lord has got us through this season of life and we will continue to trust Him through the many other seasons of life He will take us through. Life has certainly been an adventure.
Just this morning I was thinking about how amazing it is that I met James in September of 2008, we became a couple November 2008 (Thanksgiving Day), Got engaged January 30,2009 and we were married July 25, 2009. And now here we are pregnant with our firstborn, surviving our first deployment and ready to face what is ahead. And it’s all because God saw that it was good to put us together.
My friend Lindsey says that she thinks of the way James and I met and how it is so crazy how quickly it all came together. It honestly was a miracle. There were times I strongly desired to be in a real relationship, but at that present time I had not been searching.
So, there is hope. If you are single and longing for companionship…God is Faithful. It may not happen on your timing or the way you had thought. But, no matter what you have companionship if you know it our not…In Jesus and in the man or woman that He chooses to bring into your life. I am grateful for the companionship of my Savior through the time of my singleness and now through this time of separation from my husband.
And I am grateful that the time of separation is coming to an end!
Don’t think about life in numbers, days, or years…dwell on the memories and rejoice in the reunions and joining together.
Yesterday I received some Christmas Cards from some sweet second graders from Hattiesburg, MS. Sent by James’ Aunt Tina (Thank you Aunt Tina). I had no idea the effect it would have on my heart. The words these little kids used…most of them quoting John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him should not PARISH (I love the spelling choice) but have everlasting life.” Some drew some very artistic cards… one was of me and James and the baby. I was apparently yelling at James to get the baby, because he needed a diaper change. The cards where all so very cute. Each one expressing his or her thanks for James’ service and …mine. I was a little taken back at the thought of these little ones thanking me. My husband, of course, but not me. After all I am at home, safe and sound. I just found it a little hard to take the thanks, appreciate it I did! But, to really feel like I deserve it is not something I feel I can own. These little ones showed me what it is to really appreciate something, someone and everything. They, with their little hands and hearts (mostly hearts) wrote to me and my husband to thank us.
I want to take this time to thank these little ones for the impact they made on my heart. To not take the little sacrifices and the big ones forgranted. And if there is anyone who knows about sacrifice that would be Jesus. So, Lord I want to thank you for Your sacrifice on the cross and for your abundant blessings, even through these little children, my husband, my baby boy, family, friends and even strangers. I have a joy in my heart this Christmas and it is just what I needed since I wont be with the man who brings so much joy to my life. Thank you, Father.
Merry Christmas! May your heart be full of JOY!
Today I am thankful for…
Good sleep.
Rasin Bran and Milk.
Little House on The Prairie.
Friends who call me just to chat.
Friends who stop by just to check up on me.
My dog, Brody.
Feeling my sweet baby boy move.
Good parking spots at the commissary.
Gas stoves.
Skype.
E-mails from my husband.
An amazingly handsome man I can call mine. my husband.
countDOWNS.
water.
strength.
God’s Word.
money to buy food.
my life.
There is so much more, but today these things spoke volumes to me. I am ThankFull…Yes, FULL of thanks!
Wednesday August 25, 2010 was a wonderful day. I woke up to find that my husband had sent me 25 Red Roses…why you ask?! Well it was the day we were going to find out what we were having. And he just likes to be sweet like that. He sets the bar pretty high fellas!
I anticipated our 7:30pm appointment to find out what was wigglin’ and shakin’ in my tummy. And as it finally arrived I was so overjoyed to be where I was at that very moment with —happy, expectant and loved. As soon as i saw that little miracle appear on the screen a smile appeared on my face. We saw this little bundle of joy move around, get shy and turn it’s back on us and even do a left hand salute. It was all very exciting, a moment that will never be forgotten. It was at that moment that she said “Well, it looks like we have a BOY.” That smile I had on my face got even wider and was filled with so much more excitement. At that point I couldn’t wait to tell James. I just wanted to shout it out. My cheeks hurt so much from all the smiling I was doing. I examined our little Boy with such detail and was thrilled at every move he made. It amazes me how God creates such wonderful, beautiful and oh so lovely masterpieces. James and I are so blessed to be the proud parents of a sweet baby Boy!
And as the years pass and this post will be here for people to read. I hope our little boy will stumble upon it and know that he is so loved and is a joy to our life. I pray he knows that he has been covered in prayer and that his Mom and Dad have fought to protect him, to love him and to provide for him a spiritual, physical and emotional home. We can’t wait to meet you and love you as Christ has loved us.
Thank you Lord for your many blessings. We are forever honored to be called Your children. This child is as much Yours as it is ours and it is in You that we will raise him.
Here are some pictures of our baby Boy…
My Mom pointed out to me that in the first picture it looks like a hand is holding the back and bottom of our baby boy. How cool is that! God is so awesome!
And here is a preview of what our little boy will look like in the years to come…
I Love you James!
So, Once again James and I were talking on Skype and Disney movies and our children listening to them came up. Well, James started reinventing the songs. Here’s a look into what your kids could have been listening to, or who know maybe they will be listening to them soon someday…
We all know Aladdins song “A whole new world”
Well here’s James’ version…
A Whole new Lyrics!
A new amazing way to sing these songs!
And like a Hooting Owl we’ve come so far frome the original lyrics!!
A whole new Lyrics
A new Fantastic way to Sing!
I guess this is how our kids will be singing Disney songs. Who knows maybe we’ll open up our own theme park?!
I know the title to this post is a little weird…but read on and you will understand…
So, James and I were Skype-ing this morning and just got to talking about really random things. One of our favorite movies to quote is Nacho Libre! James, in expressing his love to me told me…
“If You were a Nun I’d Definately have Feelings for You!”
to which I replied…
“Would You Join me for Some Toast?”
We laughed and then put up some more funny random quotes. I just love my husband and his sense of humor. It’s one of the things I miss most. I’m so grateful for our Time together on Skype. I Love you James! Thank you for bringing Joy to my life each day…even while being so far away. You are an amazing husband. And I am so grateful that God gave me you.
“I’m not leaving you, I’m going to defend you!” Those are the promising words my sweet husband said to me before leaving on a mission. And honestly there is no better man to do just that, he always defends me. James is my protector, best friend, the one who makes me laugh, the one who knows how to love me, we just get eachother.
We have both waited for eachother for 20 + years of our life! This next year will just be an added testament of that love.
Here are some pictures of the days events of the day my husband went to defend me.
Skype picture of my love!
I Love you James! I am praying for you and can’t wait for your return!
I debated whether to share this on our baby’s blog or my everything blog. So here it is…
The week we found out we were pregnant I had my niece and nephew with us. There was a whirl wind of emotions going around. But there was one thing that will forever stay etched in my memory. This memory was brought to me by my nephew Joshua.
My husband has a pretty nice size collection of legos that he has carried on from his childhood. Which comes in handy when we have little one staying with us. My nephew is quite the builder, he likes making things. So after he found out we were going to have a baby (they were pretty much the first ones to find out) he got to work the next day on one of the most brilliant lego creations. Here it is in all it’s glory! (note: James made the lego bride and groom when he was a little guy.) the Lego baby was created by Joshua!
I walked into the crowded gymnasium quickly scanning the room for those oh so familiar eyes of my husband. I saw him, I was locked into his gaze. I’m pretty sure I just floated to him. When we were face to face I kissed him and said I love you, he replied I love you. Then pointed me to a seat he saved for me. He is so thoughtful. I got my seat next to two friends and as they were talking all I could think about was him, the way he looked, talked to fellow soldiers, his stature and stance. I studied him and boy did I love it.
My husband was on a mission, a mission to do as he always prays he would do and that is “To do his job as unto the Lord.” And I could tell he had a task. He was focused, ready and as soon as he saw the man he needed to talk to he approached him with confidence and assurance. After that the ceremony began and a hush fell over the room as the soldiers boldly and proudly recited the soldiers creed.
I must admit I got a bit teary eyed as I heard all 400 or so soldiers say the soldiers creed. I thought of my husband. My hero.
My husband has a pretty big task right now. He’s having to make sure all 400 or so people get to where they need to be and to make sure that his bosses are aware and well informed of all these plans he is making. He has worked late nights, gone without lunch, had late dinners and gone above and beyond. I am proud of him. I am proud to call him my husband. I am glad that he is the leader of our household and that he gets things done at work and at home. I am extremely blessed to be under his leadership. I know that our family is blessed because of his faithfulness to our God.There really are no words, actions or sweet gestures that I can show my husband that can amount to what he means to me and has been to me.
But, I pray Lord that you would have your mighty hand of favor and love upon my husband. Because he is my hero. And you are our God.
Amber Jade 