My Love for GQ

So who wants to hear about my super awesome boyfriend?

I could go on forever about how blessed I am that God brought Grant into my life after struggling through, and eventually ending, my first attempt at marriage.

But I don't think you understand just how perfect he is for me. Hang with me, this is a long list.

He makes me dinner.
He takes me to the park.
He puts up with all my animals, and he actually takes care of them.
He cleans my house.
He paints with me.
He watches my TV shows and girly movies.
He kisses my forehead when I don't feel good.
He tickles me and wrestles with me until I laugh so hard my stomach hurts.
He takes me on dates.
He lets me sleep on his lap.
He tells me I'm beautiful every single moment of every single day.
He lets me drive his truck. He tolerates my ridiculous mood swings.
He prays with me.
He prays FOR me.
He wants me to be with him all the time.
He includes me in his family stuff.
He helps me with laundry.
He kills bugs in my house for me.
He plants sunflower seeds for me.
He remembers what I like.
He never takes me for granted.
He gives me the space I need when I need it.
He shares everything with me.
He writes me notes.
He sings with me, and better yet to me.
He dances with me in the kitchen.
He takes pictures with me.
He holds my hand constantly.
He protects me.
He looks out for me.
He values my opinion.
He loves my family.
He surprises me.
He listens to me.
He hears my heart.
He makes me feel loved.
He jokes with me.
He makes fun of me.
He brings me closer to God.
He makes me want to be a better person.
He has opened my eyes to what real love in a relationship is.
He has fixed my broken heart.
He filled my life with so much joy.
He saved me.
He's my best friend.

I could go on forever about how well matched we are for each other. It's a once-in-a-lifetime love. We have a connection that most people never get to experience. It's better than anything I've ever seen on TV or read about in a romance novel. I used to look at other people's relationships and marriages and think "Wow, I wonder what it feels like to be that happy with someone". But now, I feel like we are that couple. We are a couple that is so incredibly in love, that you can't help but smile when you see us. It's that good.

I believe God brings specific people together. He has a person in mind that was made especially for you. To complete you. To be a partner that is so well suited for you, that you can [almost] flawlessly meld your lives together forever. Someone that was destined to love you like "Christ loved the church". To be so passionate for you, and to show you the love of God through their love for you. We aren't meant to go through life alone.

I found my forever. God placed Grant in my life at the perfect time. I messed up God's original plan for my life, but he so graciously gave me a second chance, and slowly drew me back onto the path I was originally supposed to be walking down. He gave me Grant to lead me in the right direction. He used Grant to bring me through the worst storm of my life. And he gifted Grant to me to be a blessing for the rest of my life.

God's gracious. He wants to make you happy. He wants you to choose life. And all of the things that God does in your life is for a reason. Believe it. Trust God. Because it'll be worth it in the end.

PROVERBS 16:3- "COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD, AND YOUR PLANS WILL SUCCEED."




We painted these for my bedroom. And I love them. It was craft day. We had a blast.



Lastly. I love my kitten Riggins. He is precious.





Sorry for the sappy, mushy, way-too-much-information about my boy. But I can't get enough of Grant Quimby.

I'm so blessed. Life couldn't be better.

Relationships 101

I have learned so much in the past few months about what a good solid relationship consists of. I'm no expert, by any means, but I have learned a lot more of what makes a relationship works.

Relationships are about give and take. It's not about one person doing everything. It's understanding that there are seasons that one person will be doing a majority of the work. It's understanding that relationships are about sacrifice. You seriously have to put the other person before yourself. It's not about you and how you feel. You do things for each other. It's an even partnership...or it should be.

I've learned that when you do it right, a relationship isn't work. It's fun. It's right, and it is something that feels very natural all the time. It's never something you force. It's normal to do what you do and to love the other person and take care of them. It's easy (in some ways) because the bottom line is you love that person. Period. Your love for them motivates you to work to better your relationship.

God brought me someone that has showed me what God's best was for me. And together we are learning what it means to form a Godly foundation for a relationship that can lead to a blessed marriage.

A right relationship is beautiful. It not only makes you happy, but it can bring joy to people around you. It's contagious. That's the way it's supposed to be. I believe that when people see you together, they should see the chemistry. The connection.

I'm so incredibly happy right now. I am blessed by my family and my relationship. I'm hopeful for what the future holds. And frankly, I can't wait to wake up in the mornings and spend yet another day with my handsome boyfriend. :)

Family photo=
Hanging out around the fire pit. I am in love with this picture. Nando was being stubborn and didn't want to look at the camera.




So some updates: Grant and I planted some sunflowers that are supposed to grow to be between 11 and 16 feet tall, so I'm pretty excited for those to grow up :)
We got a new kitten that keeps us entertained for hours. He is precious.
In 1 month we are going to the Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line concert in Peoria and then to the zoo after that. I am basically dying of anticipation. That's gonna be a great weekend.

Grant and I are still holding out for a whole week of good weather so we can go camping. It doesn't seem to stay nice long enough to go. But it will get there. :)

Hope everyone has a great week!!!

♫ When you say you love me
The world goes still, so still inside
When you say you love me
For a moment, there's no one else alive ♫ -When you say you love me -Josh Groban.

Grant sings this song to me all the time and it never ceases to bring a smile to my face. I love him :)