I know some people out there believe Valentines day is a Hallmark money making holiday but I don't buy into that. Any opportunity to express love sounds like a good idea to me and I don't feel like it should just be one day of the year. I'm a lover, not a hater. So feel free to send me roses all year long. Hint, hint, hint ;)
So, let's get started
. DAY 1
I can't start out with anyone but Jesus. The ultimate lover of my soul. The definition of love. His sacrifice paid the price for my sins and I'm overwhelmed that God loved me SO much that He sent HIS son to die for ME. O, How He loves us. I'm so grateful for the definition of love He set for us to follow.
1st Corinthians 13 (using The message translation)
Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Thank you Jesus for loving me when I'm despicable, loving me at my worst, O, How you love me.
DAY 2
My Husband: I can't say it enough. He is an amazing man. Our marriage hasn't been easy. Don't take that statement the wrong way. The D word has never been put on the table. But we've had our fair share of trials to overcome. He has stayed loving, faithful, and supportive through it all. We are currently adjusting to a whole new lifestyle. He has a job he loves, and hours WE ALL HATE. In today's economy we are very thankful for his job regardless of the struggles the late hours bring. During his absence it's very evident how much we love and depend on him, and also how much he enjoys being with his family. The old saying is true "You don't know how good you have it, till it's gone". I have no doubts we'll all adjust to this new lifestyle and be stronger because of it. I love his work ethic, and his devotion to providing for us financially and emotionally. He is honest and caring and I am madly in love with this man I call my husband.
DAY 3
Ethan: I love my son. I love his personality, I even love his little attitude (sometimes lol). He is shaping into such a caring young man, and he makes his mommy so proud. I love watching him learn and grasp knowledge. I love his funny little quirks, and the method behind his madness. I especially love his sarcastic little comments. Watching him interact with his brothers melts my heart (most days). He loves them so much, and truly cares about them. He is learning to read and loves his books and I often find him buried deep into books about things that interest him (mostly spiders and icky insects). He knows every single song that comes on the radio. It could be a Chinese song and he'd know the words. He gets that from my mother. It's so stinking hilarious. I love being his mommy.
DAY 4
Our 2 year old. I have to be careful with this one because I don't want to break any rules on confidentiality agreements. He wins over every ones heart. He is so loving and gentle and very sensitive. He wears his heart on his sleeves, and reminds me of what I must of been like as a child. I love that he wants to be by my side all hours of the day helping me do anything and everything. I love the look of utter amazement when he sees Allen walk in the door he runs into his arms screaming and yelling pure joy. It's wonderful. I love how meticulous he is. His toys have to stay organized, shoes must stay in his closet, it's great! Less work on me! He is adamant that he will not be potty trained anytime soon, and while that drives me nuts I can respect his dedication to the diaper. He is a cuddle bug and if you ever need some loving, he's the little man for the job. I fall in love when he grabs a microphone and starts "cheesing the lord" which is 2 year old language for singing praise and worship music. What a sweet valentines present he is.
DAY 5
Again, I have to be careful with this one too. But how I adore our sweet little baby boy. Watching him grow from 8lbs to a whopping 15lbs is just one of the joys of our daily living. I fall in love every time he learns something new. From sitting up on his own, to learning to crawl, to clapping when you sing patty cakes. I love that anytime he hears music he wiggles his little body to the beat of the music. As much as I may complain I love that he adore riding my hip and isn't happy unless he is right in the middle of everything. I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY LOVE the fact that he doesn't throw up everything thing he digests anymore too. Thank you Jesus for healing his digestive system, because now he eats everything and anything he can get his hands on.
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So in wrapping up these first 5 days of "love blogs" I have already realized how much love we have in our home, and how blessed we are because of it. Hopefully by writing these blogs it will help me focus on loving others, and cherishing those I do love. It's not just about a box of chocolates...although a box of chocolates ain't to shabby!
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