Those 3 Words

Last week, I heard the words that every little girl longs to hear... "I love you". I was holding out and wanting him to say the words first... being a typical girl. However, they were just as sweet in response to me letting go of those words first. When he said them back, there were no tears as I thought. My instant reaction was to a wave of peace that flooded my spirit. At that moment I realized how much I love him. I've loved him for a while, but the emotions that followed were a confirmation of my desire to honor and love him forever.

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An Ice Cream Sundae My Way

In October, I was spending an endless day in the ICU waiting room and one of my best friends, Stacie, stopped by to keep me company. It was a relief to have a great friend who I didn't have to say much to but yet communicate fully with. We talked about our family, careers, stresses, and got a little goofy. Toward the end of our conversation we were talking about relationships. I shared my dating woes and utter confusion and anger about a relationship I thought I was in. She shared a great tidbit comparing her past relationship (which we thought was "the one" initially) to an imitation ice cream sundae. There were scoops of ice cream and a few sprinkles, but that would not constitute a real sundae to her. I had been on several dates and had several friendships going with guys that were potential boyfriend material, but I wasn't quite liking the way those sundaes were looking. With that and some prayer, I cleared some slates. There was so much going on with taking care of my mom that I just needed not to be concerned with dating and relationships with men. I kept the only guy who had proven himself to be a gentleman and my male best friend, and told the rest goodbye. I went a month without the obsessive checking of all the dating websites I was on. Then, I decided to clear out some email. I noticed an email from Match.com. I thought, like most of the times before, it was some creepy old guy or at least creepy guy wanting to talk to me. I opened the email ready to click delete as soon as the profile snippet appeared. However, as the picture filtered its way on the screen I saw the most beautiful sight, and thought, Surely this guy has to be nuts or some stalker. He was too hot for this to really work. Guys that nice looking don't stop to look at me. I know I'm brooding with confidence. So, anywho I took a chance, upgraded my membership, and began communicating with ...

It's now 7 months later and we leave for our first vacation together in 2 days! I cannot tell you what it is like when God blesses you with someone who is madly in love with Him, caring, kind, giving, romantic, funny, educated, and excellent communicator, intelligent, and a card carrying member of The Eye Candy Club. Wow...what an ice cream sundae.

The Ending to a Great Vacation!

This is video two of my Spring Break diary.

A calm serene beginning and a goofy end.

Myrtle Beach Day 1

This video was created as a video/photo diary for my beloved Sam of my much needed family vacation to Myrtle Beach. My mom began a tradition years ago of a "Girls Only" Vacation. It was meant to be a vacation solely for the two of us for mother daughter bonding. As you can see from the videos, there are more people than just my mom and I involved in vacationing. Due to the crazy, scary year of almost losing my mom it needed to be a family vacation. The White Chocolate appearing in the video is a family member by the blood of the Lamb. She's my best friend who stands by me, pulls me up, and pushes me down when it's necessary.

Enjoy!