Hello World! I have come to the conclusion that consistent updates are not my thing, but occasional posts I can do. So here it goes...
I have interrupted my chores, cleaning the dishes to be exact, with the sudden urge to update my blog. I have no real idea what I intend to write about, so we shall see what happens. I was once taught to just start writing and something will come to you, well....
In this moment I am overwhelmed with feelings and I would have to admit that I am deliriously happy. I am content with my life and my life's potential. I get excited when I think about all the possibilities that are life and how my expectations of life may not become my reality, and I don't care. I have a husband who adores me and when I think about him can't help but smile, and family who loves me unconditionally and without reserve, I have had the privilege of knowing some of the most amazing people and making lifelong friends that pay no attention to the distance of space and time, and I possess a spirit of adventure that will take me almost anywhere. As for material possessions...I don't have much, but appreciate the little that I do, and at times wish I could simplify my life even more. I am in no hurry to have children, which slightly surprises me considering I was always playing "mom' with my ridiculously large collections of dolls when I was young. However, I do look forward to raising a family someday alongside my best friend. Everyday I find something to be thankful for, and most days that is my husband :) It continually amazes me how much he loves me and cares for me; I know that he is a man that would move mountains for me or give me the world if he could. He is my best friend who each day tells me how much he loves, makes me feel beautiful, supports my dreams and ambitions, looks at me as if I am the only woman in the world, and is a demonstration of God's love to me. How did I get so lucky? Marriage has allowed me to enter into a whole new world of love, responsibility, compassion, and patience. I always enjoyed being single, and look back on those days with such appreciation. I am amazed at the compilation of events, friends, adventures, and memories that have shaped my 26 years of life. Below is only a small fraction of the many blessings in my life....
I have interrupted my chores, cleaning the dishes to be exact, with the sudden urge to update my blog. I have no real idea what I intend to write about, so we shall see what happens. I was once taught to just start writing and something will come to you, well....
In this moment I am overwhelmed with feelings and I would have to admit that I am deliriously happy. I am content with my life and my life's potential. I get excited when I think about all the possibilities that are life and how my expectations of life may not become my reality, and I don't care. I have a husband who adores me and when I think about him can't help but smile, and family who loves me unconditionally and without reserve, I have had the privilege of knowing some of the most amazing people and making lifelong friends that pay no attention to the distance of space and time, and I possess a spirit of adventure that will take me almost anywhere. As for material possessions...I don't have much, but appreciate the little that I do, and at times wish I could simplify my life even more. I am in no hurry to have children, which slightly surprises me considering I was always playing "mom' with my ridiculously large collections of dolls when I was young. However, I do look forward to raising a family someday alongside my best friend. Everyday I find something to be thankful for, and most days that is my husband :) It continually amazes me how much he loves me and cares for me; I know that he is a man that would move mountains for me or give me the world if he could. He is my best friend who each day tells me how much he loves, makes me feel beautiful, supports my dreams and ambitions, looks at me as if I am the only woman in the world, and is a demonstration of God's love to me. How did I get so lucky? Marriage has allowed me to enter into a whole new world of love, responsibility, compassion, and patience. I always enjoyed being single, and look back on those days with such appreciation. I am amazed at the compilation of events, friends, adventures, and memories that have shaped my 26 years of life. Below is only a small fraction of the many blessings in my life....
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| Me with Victoria Aldred (Kenyon) at my Uni Graduation party. We were sending off balloons as a wish that we would always be in each others life forever, little did we know in 4 years time we would be sisters. |
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| Lindsey Kondo (Rubel). My beautiful friend that will always hold a special place in my heart. She has been the truest friend anyone could ask for, unwavering and always generous with her time among other things. Such a blessing. |
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| Noelle McKinley, bestie turned sister-in-law. Such a blessing to call her family and honored to call her friend. |
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| Melody and Holli are my girls. Us 'rangas' or 'gingers' have had some serious adventures together. Both are forever friends and to be cherished by anyone who has the privilege to know them. |
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| These women are all laughs and Liz (on the far right) is my Aussie sister. I am so thankful for her and am so happy Rhema Bible Training Centre brought us together. Although, I am not sure she knows my real name since she only ever calls me by Americano (the only name her family knows me by as well ). |
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| These ladies I will cherish for a lifetime. My girls, they know my heart. I have shared with them so many defining moments in my life and although we are all spread across the world now, there have never been better friends a person could ask for. God ordained friends. |
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| Young Love. This man has my heart.... |
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| forever ....and ever. |
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| My beautiful parents who I owe everything too...an example of unconditional love. I am forever grateful for all they have taught me and shaping me into the woman I am today. They have only ever loved and encouraged me in all that I do. |
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| Our families...and the day I gained the best in-laws. So grateful for being blessed not once by my own family, but twice by marrying and having been so welcomed into such a wonderful clan. |
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