"that" girl. . .

When i was younger- i read a great book by Debi Pearl about becoming a 'Help Meet'.
In my life, my goal was to learn and start working on ways to be the BEST wife/helpmeet for my husband.
This is a great ambition, but can be difficult when you dont know who he is, and the personality he will have. . .
In Mrs. Pearl's book, she breaks guys into three categories. They are labeled
Mr. Command Man
Mr. Steady
and
Mr. Visionary
With each character she breaks down how they may act, think and ways you as a helpmeet can be a support, strength, fan, and of course helpmeet!
i have not re-read her book in a few years, but not long after meeting Jon, i have realized i have married Mr. Visionary. =)
i want to go and re-read the book, but i have learned one thing... He dreams BIG!
i dont EVER want to be a wet blanket to his goals, dreams, or ambitions... even if i think things should be done differently. i can be supportive, a voice of reason, but HOW i respond will affect him and his future visions and dreams.
After talking with him the other night, he gave me a hug and told me "thank you for being so supportive"
i told him this, (and it is something i want to stay true to it)

"i would much rather be the girl that holds your kite's string, than the one that pops your bubbles"

Makeover

As you can see my blog is in the construction phase of a much needed makeover!
Now that i am married, i would like to think i will be a better blogger- but seeing that i have been married almost a month (that does NOT seem possible!) and i still dont have crucial items unpacked, i am not sure that its off to a good start....

i decided with the new address, and name change we might as well and get a new job too!
(not really- God led this opportunity to me and so i am taking it. i was not looking and as excited as i am to start next week, i am nervous too!)
i am wrapping up my last two events at the SBCV and my last week at Chick-fil-A. i have made managers question, and customers cry, i have had the support of the church planters and the prayers of my family. (which i covet if you feel so inclined to lift up the sporadic blogger to our Father- He knows all the details)

Anyways, i wanted to share the blessings from my wedding. But seeing how my time is stretched thin with many things right now, i dont have the time. So i point you to this blog. K is such a sweetheart and did an A-Mazing job with pictures at my wedding! Not only did she catch the raw candid shots, but edited and compiled them B-E-A-Utifully! i hope you enjoy seeing some of the fun we had, and hopefully there will be more pictures and posts to come--- soon!

my story

my story is history.

our story is HIS story!

i know it has been a while since i have really posted so, i thought i would fill you in on OUR story...

God is good.

The simple statement i often just let roll b/c i have heard it so often, is what rings loudest in Jon and i's relationship.

i have shared before about longing for my knight, wondering where he was, what he was doing and sometimes frustrated at God b/c we were not together yet.

But- God is good.

Both Jon and i had lessons to learn that would shape us into what we needed to be for the other. There are some things i wish i could have learned without going through them, but my character was refined and my dependence on Christ grew in those times.

i sit and write wishing i could be some sort of encouragement to all girls in waiting... there are times when the waiting seems too much, but remember-

God is good.

He wont give you more than you can handle and that includes the days of singlehood.

Now is your time to make a difference and invest in those around you. It maybe family, a younger girl at church, it may be a co-worker.

There were times when i would clutch tightly to a possibility, thinking, "maybe this is it!?" but the times i tried to make things happen, my way, it ended in heartache. God's story for my life may have taken long than "i" thought it should take, but it is and has been and will continue to be far sweeter with Him filling in the details!

Like any couple learning to grow together, Jon and i have had things to work on and through. Do you know when guys say one thing and girls hear it another, friction may arise? ;) Communication is probably THE biggest thing we are working on. Its not enough to just talk to each other, but how we talk, share and encourage each other!

The one thing that has been the most helpful is where Christ has been in our relationship. Keeping Him center is really the only way to be in a relationship worth having!

i know there have been times when i have been "too busy" to spend time deepening my relationship with Christ. (so not true, you make time for the things that are important to you)

On those days- when i jip my time with Abba, things tend to happen that bring out the yuck in me! To the point where i dont like myself. i in turn take it out on my family, or Jon, neither of which are good or edifying to any relationship.

i say all that to say that it almost sounds cliche' to say that Christ is my "First Love" - for He totally is, but I have to keep working at that relationship, just like the one i have with Jon.

i feel it is critical to keep Christ center in all areas of life, and i have seen first hand the fruits of when He remains in the center of a blooming love relationship.

To see His creation come together the way He intended it in Eden, and then living a life that brings Him glory and honor- that is one of the greatest things in life! To know Him, and make Him known! Jon and i just have another platform in which to use to do so!

i always criticize my posts, thinking i ramble too much, though i have been told i dont blog near enough...

With the kick-off to our new life together on Saturday, i would like to think i will blog all about the details soon- but i dont want to make another empty promise to the few followers i have.

All i can say is be on the lookout, they make come!

And keep praying... pray for Jon and i as we become a physical portrait of God and His love for the church. Pray for our relationship that we always remain second in each others lives (keeping God first) Pray that wisdom would abound as we make choices and decisions for each day. Pray that Jon would be the leader that God has called him to be, and i would be the helpmeet God has called me to be, and in filling out those roles be a blessing to the other. Pray we get a hold of a budget and living together, put the needs and desires of the other before our own. Pray for our victories in the hardships the enemy will try to throw our way. Pray for your own story... and really consider giving God the pen. He is a much better author than anyone on NY best sellers list! And the story will be so much sweet because it will be YOURS!

an older me

this morning i had a customer come in who gave me a glimpse of what i could be like in about 50 years...

she and her friend started telling me about their morning, and how they had just come a funeral. . .for the 100watt light bulb! they giggled and laughed as they told of their adventures and things like that they did for fun. they said their kids just shake their heads while their grandkids laugh and want to join!

they were eating their (and i quote) 2nd breakfast! they were headed to a brunch before lunch after some more running around! i laughed as i told them to enjoy themselves knowing full well they had every intention to do so!

Soon to be- - -

the new Mrs. P!!! =D

**reenactment for photo-op, though its pretty close to accurate!**

theres something. . .

Ever have that feeling like something is about to happen?

You're not sure what, when or where- but you are excited just the same?

You dont fully understand why, but you feel kind of giddy and smile a LOT?

That's how i feel. . . *SMILE*

((if you look close- there is a second arch above the one you see right away- camera didnt capture it well))

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So Jon and Annie- (my sister) and i decided to go to dinner last night.

Johnny Rockets is a fun place to go, and we enjoyed the time and food!

Who knew when they served us, they would give us a portrait of ourselves?

**sadly, Annie's was more of a cyclops and therefore not pictures below- it didnt capture her beauty at all!**