Let’s talk relationships! Pick a relationship. Either your current one, or a significant past one (You needn’t be specific…) . I’ll be specific… and pick MATT

Saturday 9: Tell Us About It

1. How did you meet? We met by accident. I went to Camp Rock Creek for a 4th of July picnic. Mom was helping with the picnic and insisted I go along. Matt lived in the same small town that my aunt lived in at the time. It was about an hour away from where I lived. He came with my cousin to the picnic and we met.

2. Was it lust at first sight? Lust? Nah. I was 15. I thought he was really cute though.

3. Were they currently available? He was available. Turns out he had just broken up with a girlfriend the day before.

4. How important is physical attraction? It can’t hurt

5. How important is intellectual attraction? It helps too…

6. How long until you kissed? About an hour or maybe two. It was staged though to keep my cousin from making him leave.

7. Is this/was this the love of your life? Yep. Til death do us part.

8. Were they faithful? yes.

9. Were you faithful? yes.

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~Questions, Silly Questions~

1. Who is the last person you talked to? Matt.

2. What is your weather like right now? Very Warm!

3. Where will you be this weekend? Home, furniture shopping, church…

4. What’s for dinner tonight? Not sure, maybe gyros.

I have to say, this week my faith lift has been going to vbs. Helping in the craft room, enjoying the friends at church. It really is a family and a family of faith. Last night was the second night. I was in the craft room again. There were about double the kids and it was a little more chaotic. Instead of spending a lot of time crafting and taking pictures, I spent a lot of time doing what I was probably intended to do in the first place, assist with crafts and help the kids. There was a lot of laughing and silliness too which is always good.

The previous night I sat in the bible lesson at the end of the night. Kasey was talking to the kids about making choices about what music they listen to. She gave examples of different instrumental music, asking them what feelings they created. She asked them if given the choice between music that have questionable lyrics and songs that have good messages which would they choose? The girls side immediately said, “Jesus.” The boy side said, “Rock music.” and then said, “okay. Jesus.” Matt and I had to laugh at their honesty and reluctance to give up their “music.” You know, that really applies to adults too, more specifically to me. I pretty much listen to klove, which is contemporary Christian music, but what about what’s on television? etc.? I think paying close attention to the things going in is worth some consideration. What we listen to becomes part of us somehow. The message that night resonated with me, to be more aware of what goes into my heart. It’s important.

I almost didn’t go to vbs last night. I spent the afternoon tromping around oil sites. I have mentioned I’m doing CAD’s and they thought it would be beneficial to see what I am CADing. It was hot and I ended up being out longer than I had expected. I also hadn’t eaten anything. I got the kids lunch, fed Iz and headed to Edmond. I assumed the meeting would be quick and I’d grab a chicfila or something on the way home. I ended up racing home at five to get dinner finished and everything going to be out the door at 6:15. The pool was reserved for the church from 8:30-10:30. I brought Iz home and put her to bed. Matt stayed home with her and we went to the pool. I almost didn’t swim, the water was cool and the air seemed cooler than normal. But, I saw my friends swimming so I jumped in too. I ended up going down the big slide many times with Miki and Ronna, and Bailey insisted I go down different ways… “go head first this time.” “Now go upside down backwards, head first.” Okay Bailey! It was fun and I even got my hair wet :).

I thought this picture of me and Miki was kinda funny, that is her son Preston wrestling with my Bailey in the background…

Here’s one of me checking out the oil site (trying to look a)interested and b)like I know what I’m looking at?)… (sidenote: don’t wear wedge/heel sandals when you plan to explore oil sites, not good)

Have a great Friday! To share something (anything) that has lifted your faith, visit Sheryl at Taking the Challenge!

1. If a five dollar bill magically appeared on your door step at the beginning of the day, every day, what would you do with it? I would consider it lunch money for the kids… they have their little hands out daily (during the school year).

2. Tell us about your favorite teacher from elementary/middle/high school. Mrs. Weidenmeier was probably my favorite teacher. She taught English/Drama in junior high. From journaling daily to watching the royal wedding while having tea and crumpets. She was a great teacher.

3. If you could make one person disappear for good, who would it be? Hmm… I don’t know, maybe someone who is really evil and hurts people.

4. Do you believe in fairies? nah. well, not unless that means very feminine men?

5. What era is your favorite for music? 70’s - 80’s for pop/rock… current music in contemporary Christian.

6. Have you ever, or would you ever, have cosmetic surgery? I haven’t yet. I can’t say I wouldn’t ever…

7. If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? Probably back to my maiden name. It was much easier to spell. People didn’t ask me to spell it repeatedly. Matt would have to make it his name too, which may not go over very well :).

You know the drill… visit Heather & Reese to play along!

Friday Fill In #78

Questions courtesy of Jennifer this week; thanks, Jennifer!

1. Birthdays are more fun when you’re young.

2. Spring is my favorite season because everything seems new and fresh.

3. I feel my best when I get enough sleep.

4. schnitzel is my favorite food!

5. First impressions are often wrong.

6. The best piece of advice I ever received was always take your gum out before going to sleep.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to another night of vbs, tomorrow my plans include shopping and Sunday, I want to go to church and take a nap!

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