A Year in the Making....

I have really fallen down on my blogging duties.  My only excuse?   I have had the bubonic plague for the last week and a half.  It should be noted that I am a horrible patient.  I am miserable and whiny.  I make little noises and cry.  And I get extremely lazy.  The only positive to this whole sickness is to see how D has handled it.  The first 3 days when I ran an insane temp he made multiple runs to CVS to get the appropriate meds.  He provided at least 2 meals a day.  By day 4, I was experiencing problems breathing.  A cough combined with asthma doesn't usually equal good health.  The feeling of not being able to breath then triggered a panic attack which compounded the situation.  D sat up all night to make sure I kept breathing.  The genuine concern he showed was impressive.  In addition he has cleaned, done laundry, and taken on all the responsibilities I usually handle. He has stepped up to the plate in a huge way.  I am slowly recovering.  I would say the Health-o-meter is at about 75%.

The other thing that sucks about being sick?  Its expensive.  Between a trip to the doctor, 3 prescriptions, and about 5 over the counter meds. Not to mention the amount of takeout that was ordered because I couldn't make myself cook.

Friday marked the 1 year anniversary of D & I's engagement.  It is amazing to look at how much has changed in just a year.  We have turned our lives upside down then tried to straighten them both out.  I won't say we have it all down just yet.  We seem to keep hitting some stumbling blocks.  As of now there really isn't any end in sight.  We are in a time of uncertainty as to how things are going to turn out.  But I'm  excited.  There is enough uncertainly to leave me terrified, but then enough clarity to remind me that God has it under control.
" For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."


I'm super proud of my husband.  He is out making things happen with his career.  He has taken advantage of some great opportunities and is in the process of making big things happen.  Sometimes I sit in amazement.  He has such a bright future.  I don't think he can always see it but there are big things coming for him. 


In this relationship, my role is to worry.  I am the one who stays up at night worrying it won't all work out the way we need it to.  Donald is the trusting one.  He trusts it to all will work out.  I need to be more like him.  


I find that I have to daily remind myself that Peter walked on water.  And he only started to sink when his faith failed.  Walking on water was an impossible task, but one he was able to do while he was faithful.  My life is much like that.  It may seem impossible but with Gods help it will happen as long as I believe.

There you have it.  That is what is going on with the "Connecticut Staves".  Well at least that is the version told by Jessa & Cough Syrup.  A fantastic combination.
I will leave you with a picture from my birthday.  Perfect Day.