I teach a Bible study on Wednesday nights called Motherwise: Wisdom for Mothers. Chapters 4 and 5 are about our relationships with our husbands. We had guest speakers come in and share with us how they keep the romance alive in their marriage as well as how they keep their marriage going and keeping God at the center of it.
When we were finished they shared with us 22 things you can do to show your husband you love them....and these can also be done by hubby for their wives. I thought I would share them with ya'll
1. Call to see if you can pick up anything on the way home from work.
2. Send a dozen roses: 11 red roses and 1 white rose. The note says "In every bunch there's one who stands out--and you are that one.
3. Float a love note in a bottle in the bathtub.
4. Call him at work and say: "Hello handsome! Are you free tonight?"
5. Get tulips and attach this note: "I've got two-lips waiting for you!"
6. Hire a masseuse to give your partner a professional massage at home.
7. On cold mornings warm up her/his car.
8. Bring flowers home for no reason (well, the reason is love)>
9. Send a beautiful romantic greeting card.
10. Go to a second honeymoon.
11. Give sunflowers- plus Stevie Wonder's song "You are the sunshine ofmy life."
12. Bring home one flower a day for one solid month.
13. Collect romantic and inspirational quotes. Write them in a journal and give it to your partner as a gift.
14. Trace "I love you " on a stick of butter or margarine.
15. Have a pillow fight.
16. Always have tapes of romantic music in your car.
17. When window shopping, secretly note what your partner likes then return later to pick up that something special.
18. Put a piece of jewelry in her jewelry box and wait for her to notice it.
19. Cover the room with helium balloons
20. Write notes on Post-It notes and stick them around the house.
21. Toss a coin in a fountain and make a wish together.
22. For parents only: spend a whole afternoon taking photgraphs of your family.
I am sure there are lots and lots of other ways to share and show our loves for your partners. If you have some others that are what you use please don't hesitate to leave me a comment on what they are and I will add them to the list.
May God bless your day in an extraordinary way today!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Guess who had a birthday in our house today!
DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's right today was Richard's birthday. Happy Birthday to the man of my dreams and the best daddy I have ever known.
Richard is always there with a smile and a patient heart for Caleb, Robert and Sarah. He is always willing to lay on the floor so they can play 'climb mount daddy'. He is always there to read a story or have someone sit on his lap. He is always there to provide comfort and love when someone is hurt. He is also there to gently give punishment and guidance when bad choices are made. He is always there to make 'pancakes' when a little boy sits in his face while daddy is sleeping on a Saturday saying "I want pancakes!!!!" He is always there to ask one of the kids to help him make a bookcase or get the mail or set the table or work on the lawn. I only occasionally see him lose his cool but even then he is there to sit quietly and talk about the differences between bad choices and good choices and to love up on them even when bad choices are being made.
Richard you are the best daddy and our children couldn't have a better daddy if they mail ordered him from God themselves.
I am also very blessed to have you as my husband. You always think of me and the type of day I have had. You are always there to take over when you come home from work to give me a break. You do all the baths and putting to bed. You always are willing to rub my aching back with bengay even when you really don't want to. You lead our home like no one I know. Your love of Christ shines through everything you do and I lean on that daily. Our life didn't start off like the normal couples life does but God knew what He was doing in keeping us for no other then each other. I can't express to you enough or do enough for you to show you just how much my life would be void and empty without you.
So on this day they day your mother brought you into this world.. the day God declared for your arrival I thank you for who you are, what you do and I thank you God for everything about you. Besides the special birthday supper of prime rib, mashed cauliflower, asparagas, salad and instead of birthday cake a birthday chocolate cream pie I pray for you a day filled with blessings beyond your dreams, love beyond your hearts ability to contain it and laughter to split your side.
I love you more today then I did yesterday but most definately more then tomorrow!!!
That's right today was Richard's birthday. Happy Birthday to the man of my dreams and the best daddy I have ever known.
Richard is always there with a smile and a patient heart for Caleb, Robert and Sarah. He is always willing to lay on the floor so they can play 'climb mount daddy'. He is always there to read a story or have someone sit on his lap. He is always there to provide comfort and love when someone is hurt. He is also there to gently give punishment and guidance when bad choices are made. He is always there to make 'pancakes' when a little boy sits in his face while daddy is sleeping on a Saturday saying "I want pancakes!!!!" He is always there to ask one of the kids to help him make a bookcase or get the mail or set the table or work on the lawn. I only occasionally see him lose his cool but even then he is there to sit quietly and talk about the differences between bad choices and good choices and to love up on them even when bad choices are being made.
Richard you are the best daddy and our children couldn't have a better daddy if they mail ordered him from God themselves.
I am also very blessed to have you as my husband. You always think of me and the type of day I have had. You are always there to take over when you come home from work to give me a break. You do all the baths and putting to bed. You always are willing to rub my aching back with bengay even when you really don't want to. You lead our home like no one I know. Your love of Christ shines through everything you do and I lean on that daily. Our life didn't start off like the normal couples life does but God knew what He was doing in keeping us for no other then each other. I can't express to you enough or do enough for you to show you just how much my life would be void and empty without you.
So on this day they day your mother brought you into this world.. the day God declared for your arrival I thank you for who you are, what you do and I thank you God for everything about you. Besides the special birthday supper of prime rib, mashed cauliflower, asparagas, salad and instead of birthday cake a birthday chocolate cream pie I pray for you a day filled with blessings beyond your dreams, love beyond your hearts ability to contain it and laughter to split your side.
I love you more today then I did yesterday but most definately more then tomorrow!!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Renewing Wedding Vows
Our church has been doing a life lesson on Red Hot Monogamy. Pastor Dan has been talking for over a month now on God's view of what marriage is and should be about. How we are supposed to live that life of marriage according to the Bible.
Well we are almost done with this life lesson and the church planned a Renewing of Wedding Vows Sunday. It was beautiful!!!! They talked about in the Jewish faith (which our's is based on cuz my King was Jewish) and the meaning of the hupa (sp) canopy. Why it is designed the way it is and what it all stands for. They also taught about the Celtic tradition of wrapping your (husband/wives) hands with a white piece of cloth and how that shows the binds that bind us together as husband and wife. They had 4 stations around the church and renewed the vows of 2 couples at a time at each station. You were surrounded by your family (kids too) and they had the kids place their hands on ours showing our committment to them as well. It was just beautiful. Of course I cried some, romatic fool that I am. We also had a couple picture taken. Once they email them to us I will try to post it here as well. They even had a station for those dating or engaged to have their own committment ceremony and for those who were single to commit themselves to God again or maybe even for the first time. They really thought of everyone and engaging everyone in the whole service. They did a GREAT job as far as I am concerned.
Well we are almost done with this life lesson and the church planned a Renewing of Wedding Vows Sunday. It was beautiful!!!! They talked about in the Jewish faith (which our's is based on cuz my King was Jewish) and the meaning of the hupa (sp) canopy. Why it is designed the way it is and what it all stands for. They also taught about the Celtic tradition of wrapping your (husband/wives) hands with a white piece of cloth and how that shows the binds that bind us together as husband and wife. They had 4 stations around the church and renewed the vows of 2 couples at a time at each station. You were surrounded by your family (kids too) and they had the kids place their hands on ours showing our committment to them as well. It was just beautiful. Of course I cried some, romatic fool that I am. We also had a couple picture taken. Once they email them to us I will try to post it here as well. They even had a station for those dating or engaged to have their own committment ceremony and for those who were single to commit themselves to God again or maybe even for the first time. They really thought of everyone and engaging everyone in the whole service. They did a GREAT job as far as I am concerned.
Finally Right???
I know, I know I haven't updated this site in a long time... please forgive me. Life in this house has been absolutely nuts since my surgery.
First I have lost 30lbs since September and already my old clothes are too big for me. Thank God I never got rid of most of my old clothes as I grew out of them so I do have some transition clothes to wear. Everyone in the house has been sick on and off for a couple months. I can't wait for this weather to even out and either be hot or cold but not hot one day cold the next, hot one day cold the next...... At the moment everyone is well. I have about 7 cameras that need to be developed with various pictures that go back to July if you can believe that. I need a new digital camera for sure...As soon as I start getting them developed I will post some pics...not sure of the order so it will be a mystery posting.....LOL
Christmas was great. We had Christmas at our house this year. First Christmas in the new house. We still have the normal 19-2o people here but with the bigger house everyone was able to spread out....My mom even made a last minute decision to come down. It was nice having her here, not sure she liked the stairs though because of her bad knees. But she did have her own room she could run and hide in and close the door.... next time she will have a lock to :)
Well today I have to get the kids Valentines ready for school tomorrow...Will definately post another post on the happenings of today and I promise pictures when I can get them developed.
First I have lost 30lbs since September and already my old clothes are too big for me. Thank God I never got rid of most of my old clothes as I grew out of them so I do have some transition clothes to wear. Everyone in the house has been sick on and off for a couple months. I can't wait for this weather to even out and either be hot or cold but not hot one day cold the next, hot one day cold the next...... At the moment everyone is well. I have about 7 cameras that need to be developed with various pictures that go back to July if you can believe that. I need a new digital camera for sure...As soon as I start getting them developed I will post some pics...not sure of the order so it will be a mystery posting.....LOL
Christmas was great. We had Christmas at our house this year. First Christmas in the new house. We still have the normal 19-2o people here but with the bigger house everyone was able to spread out....My mom even made a last minute decision to come down. It was nice having her here, not sure she liked the stairs though because of her bad knees. But she did have her own room she could run and hide in and close the door.... next time she will have a lock to :)
Well today I have to get the kids Valentines ready for school tomorrow...Will definately post another post on the happenings of today and I promise pictures when I can get them developed.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PRINCESS
A day late but not a dollar short. LOL When I finally got home yesterday I just didn't have the energy to site down and write something to our Princess.
It was a year ago yesterday that Sarah Elizabeth Harmond was born to this earth. That year has been a joy. You have been such a sweet and easy going baby. You did have your moments but like all Princesses full of joy and life. I can't believe how much you have grown. You have 4 teeth and I think just maybe more coming in the near future. You are up and standing and want to walk so badly. Your smile when you see me coming must melts my heart. Boy do I NOT have worries about you and your dealings with your brothers. You can be girly girly one moment and tackling your brothers with a vengance. You bring sunshine and love in this house like no one can. I can't wait for the day we as mother and daughter can go have our nails done, our feet done and celebrate in a girly way the day you were born.
I am sorry this birthday was not the big broo haha it was supposed to be but I am just thankful to God above for your smile, your laugh, your cries, your hugs and your kisses. I will be your mommy forever. My prayer for you today and always is that God shines brightly in your eyes and your life. That your love of God will be bold and for all to see. That you are blessed with many riches (both spiritually and physically) under God's dreams for you.
I just love you very much my little Sarah. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!!!!!
A day late but not a dollar short. LOL When I finally got home yesterday I just didn't have the energy to site down and write something to our Princess.
It was a year ago yesterday that Sarah Elizabeth Harmond was born to this earth. That year has been a joy. You have been such a sweet and easy going baby. You did have your moments but like all Princesses full of joy and life. I can't believe how much you have grown. You have 4 teeth and I think just maybe more coming in the near future. You are up and standing and want to walk so badly. Your smile when you see me coming must melts my heart. Boy do I NOT have worries about you and your dealings with your brothers. You can be girly girly one moment and tackling your brothers with a vengance. You bring sunshine and love in this house like no one can. I can't wait for the day we as mother and daughter can go have our nails done, our feet done and celebrate in a girly way the day you were born.
I am sorry this birthday was not the big broo haha it was supposed to be but I am just thankful to God above for your smile, your laugh, your cries, your hugs and your kisses. I will be your mommy forever. My prayer for you today and always is that God shines brightly in your eyes and your life. That your love of God will be bold and for all to see. That you are blessed with many riches (both spiritually and physically) under God's dreams for you.
I just love you very much my little Sarah. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!!!!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Happy Anniversary Baby!
Seven years ago today ( well the date anyway) I married the man of my dreams. Richard, I love you more than my own life. I thank God everyday for placing you in my life. He certainly has a sense of humor.
You have been my rock, my lover, my friend, and my brother in Christ. You are the father of our children whom you have such love and patience for. You are a man of principle and have a sense of humor that to this day sometimes I don't get... :) Even when things seem to be falling apart around me you are the rock and solid and most importantly soft place to fall.
How you put up with me and all my faults and moods I'll never know. I just know that my life would be nothing without you by my side.
I repeat again here part of my vows "where every you go I will go, where ever you live so shall I live, your people will be my people and your God will be my God too."
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have been my rock, my lover, my friend, and my brother in Christ. You are the father of our children whom you have such love and patience for. You are a man of principle and have a sense of humor that to this day sometimes I don't get... :) Even when things seem to be falling apart around me you are the rock and solid and most importantly soft place to fall.
How you put up with me and all my faults and moods I'll never know. I just know that my life would be nothing without you by my side.
I repeat again here part of my vows "where every you go I will go, where ever you live so shall I live, your people will be my people and your God will be my God too."
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A true 2
WOW talk about 2 year old personalities. Robert has them all right now.
"NO NO NO" "NO I don't want that" "I want thaaaaaaaaat". Tantrums wow kicking walls, throwing things when he is angry. Hitting everything and everybody when he is upset or angry.
Caleb didn't go this far into the 2 year old personality. But, then again his whole life experiences has been different coming from a Chinese orphanage.
We are trying to teach him that when he gets angry he needs to stop and take a deep breath (0r 2). Of course consequences like: no ice cream after supper because you didn't eat yours and then dumped your plate on the table/floor; no lollipops because you made a bad choice is not listening to your teachers today and had to go to time out ___ times; no movies today because ___________. As hard as some of these are for mommy perseverance in these consequences will hopefully teach him right manners, good morals values, how to treat others and in some instances how to treat himself.
Todays goal for him: make good choices in school today, be nice to his friends (what they call classmates), and listen to Mrs. Janie and Mrs. Keri. If I get a good report when I pick him up he gets to have to prize desired LOLLIPOP.
"NO NO NO" "NO I don't want that" "I want thaaaaaaaaat". Tantrums wow kicking walls, throwing things when he is angry. Hitting everything and everybody when he is upset or angry.
Caleb didn't go this far into the 2 year old personality. But, then again his whole life experiences has been different coming from a Chinese orphanage.
We are trying to teach him that when he gets angry he needs to stop and take a deep breath (0r 2). Of course consequences like: no ice cream after supper because you didn't eat yours and then dumped your plate on the table/floor; no lollipops because you made a bad choice is not listening to your teachers today and had to go to time out ___ times; no movies today because ___________. As hard as some of these are for mommy perseverance in these consequences will hopefully teach him right manners, good morals values, how to treat others and in some instances how to treat himself.
Todays goal for him: make good choices in school today, be nice to his friends (what they call classmates), and listen to Mrs. Janie and Mrs. Keri. If I get a good report when I pick him up he gets to have to prize desired LOLLIPOP.
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