Lucky-in-Love

Get a load of this fella...

Hiya handsome!!

I am one lucky girl to be married to this man! How did I snag such a fella? God certainly did a wonderful work when our paths collided! I just want to take the time on this manic Monday to give my hubby some accolades. He's been extremely supportive and generous in giving his time to help me around the house. He has such a heart to serve and he certainly goes above and beyond any expectations I have. As soon as he gets home from work he always welcomes me with outstretched arms to embrace and kiss me and talks to our baby.

Always cracking me up!

He's a hard worker, I mean a REALLY hard worker. He puts 110% into any task and will get down right disgusting, but he never NEVER complains! He is the best person I know, and he makes me want to be a better wife, soon to be mother, daughter, friend, sister, teacher and Christian. He knows how to encourage me when I need it, and he's genuine when he does so. He makes me laugh and knows how to make any day better. He takes care of me when I'm sick. And best of all, he knows how to lead us and our soon to be family of three. I love and adore him and I couldn't be more thankful that God chose to make this man my husband. You're an amazing husband, friend, brother, son, Christian, and soon to be father. I love you, Adam!

Just Because

Adam brought these lovelies home one evening after work. He sure did sweep me off my feet! I love it when he surprises me like this, it shows that he's still actively pursuing my heart. I love you, Adam! You're the best husband and I'm so glad the Lord brought us together, I couldn't imagine my life without you! Thank you for everything you do and for being exactly who you are, I'm so in love with you!

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Love: Relationships

Lately I have been discussing love. Now grant it is five days after Valentine's Day, but LOVE really does matter all year long. I realized that I had never written how Adam and I met. We met in the Fall of 2007 when Adam and his family came to visit Luke for his birthday at Bluefield College. Adam and his family were hanging out in one of the cottages and Luke asked me, Jennifer, and Hazel to come meet his family. Neither one of us remember much about that first meeting, other than the fact that we were playing games and had a good time.

It wasn't until graduation in May of 2008 that we saw each other again. There was a graduation party at the Clarke house and we first caught up there, but didn't really hang. It wasn't until after graduation that we went to Bellacino's together with some other people for lunch. After lunch Adam went back to Mathews and went back to the college because I was the summer RA for the girl's dorm that year.

Because Luke and I were such good friends we kept in touch via Facebook and AOL instant messenger. Throughout that summer (and the previous one) Luke kept asking me to come down to visit him and his family in Mathews. Well as the Lord would have it I was asked to go to YEC that summer in Richmond to help represent the school and speak last minute. After YEC ended Luke invited me, Jacob, and Marcus back to his house to hang out for the weekend.So of course we went! Our short weekend in Mathews was amazing! We rode the jet ski, met the grandparents, strolled around the farm, swam, sang hymns/played hymns on the piano, played lots of games and hung out on the dock.

After we left I went back to Bluefield with  Jacob and Marcus. However, a week later, Marcus was called back for an interview with Harmony Grove Baptist Church so I ended up tagging along for the ride and got to hang out with the Davis family for a few days. At the end of that trip Adam decided to come back with Marcus & I to Bluefield. He ended up posing as a college student for a little over a week and when he left to go back to Mathews he kept in touch with me and the rest is history!

I have left a lot of details out, but that is the long and short of it. Adam is an incredible man and I could not imagine my life without him! He truly is my better half and I love that he's the first person I see when I wake up in the mornings and the last I look at at night. He treats me the way every woman should be treated. I often look back and can't believe that God truly gave me the desires of my heart. He is so good and I do not deserve any of this, heck none of us do! So whether you're married, in a relationship, or single just remember to remain patient and know that His plan is better than any of us could plan or imagine and remember, all you need is love!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

A year ago, as of yesterday, I married the most wonderful man I know :-) Last year this time, we were honeymooning in Hot Springs, NC in a quaint log cabin. Here we are a year later and this past weekend was interesting to say the least. We were on our way to Garth & Kristen Runion's wedding when a deer crossed onto the highway and ran into us. So the front right light on our car is gone and the hood is bent underneath itself. Needless to say this wasn't exactly what we had planned in our anniversary weekend. Despite my sour attitude, with the encouragement of our brother Luke, we continued to go on to the wedding.

At the wedding, I was able to catch up with some friends of mine from college and it changed my sour mood immediately! (Oh how I miss those wonderful friends of mine!) The wedding and reception were absolutely beautiful! Kristen was stunning and Garth was beaming! After the wedding, we drove north to Charlottesville and stayed the night there. The next day we slept in late and meandered around the city until we saw all we could on a last minute dime and then finally went home. We did not exchange gifts; although we did swap some sweet anniversary cards and Adam did find the disposable cameras from our wedding and we have taken some to get developed :-) It may not sound like the grandest anniversary weekend and it certainly wasn't if you consider the deer incident, however, despite that one minor detail, it was PERFECT and I loved nothing more than spending time with the man I love and cherish! God is always so good!