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 :)