The Kiss

I am catching up to the challenge I started. This weeks challenge is Kissing. You know the longer and better you kiss your husband the closer you become. I'm not saying fun pecks on the lips or cheek isn't good. Because they do help. But, when you kiss your sweetheart for a good moment that shows love and affection. 

So this week’s challenge is:

 

Pursue kissing your husband. Purpose to meet him at the door with a whopper of a kiss!

May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda

 

I love you because...

Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

I was thinking of an article I read about true love. I was watching my husband grade some land for our new garage. I kept thinking "What do I love about him? hmm" Let me see I love the way he can get me to laughing in a boring waiting room. How he shows he loves being with me and the kids. These are just a few. In the article it read what if them qualities were no longer there would I still love him. Yes! If he wasn't funny, if he wasn't able to do the things he does would I still love him. Yes! I love him truly. 

I can't imagine things being differently. But I have. When Tony had spend the night in the ER I got to thinking about what really mattered. What matters to me is Tony being in my life. I married one of my best friends. I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Week 2 Challenge – This week we will be a little more creative with our praise. 

I have my creative praise written on our mirror. 

I Love You from this day forward. I will miss you while your away

Stand by you through the good times and bad. Kiss you soft and gentle. 

Hold you tender and tight. Be true to you. I vow to do these things from this 

day forward. Know matter what I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!

I wrote that when I was only 16 but its still true today. Tony carries the original in his wallet. Can't wait to see his reaction.

Be creative and show your husband lots of praise. 

May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda

Praising My Love

I absolutely love reading the Women Living Well blog. Yesterday Courtney started a marriage challenge. I could not wait to jump in. Tony and I have been married for almost 15 years so this should be fun. 

Week 1 Challenge - Take the Initiative!  Look for ways to praise your husband verbally.
Praise him in front of the kids, friends, family, co-workers, on facebook, tweet it – get praise out anyway you can! Try to mention something noteworthy he has done – in his role as provider, father, husband, lover, or friend. If the thought of trying to come up with one terrifies you, then pray right now that God will give you new eyes to see your husband as God does. Then open your mouth and say something kind and uplifting to your husband today and tomorrow and the next day until Valentine’s Day arrives!

Praising my hubby face to face or in front of the kids isn't hard. But in front of others will be a challenge. You see me and Tony don't really talk about each other much in front of others. We have saw too many couples bad mouth each others weight, bad habits, and so on. We know how them words can hurt. We do occasionally talk about a few habits each other has but we both know not to go over the limits. While keeping quiet is a good thing it can be bad at the same time. I am gonna try my best to not only praise him face to face but in public too. I want this challenge to go beyond today for me. 

I am so proud to be called Tony's wife. 

 

It warms my heart seeing him with the kids. He is what a dad should be. He corrects, teaches comforts and loves all in one. He works hard to provide for us. He is a wonderful friend. Tony goes out of his way to help everyone he can. Last but not least he's a great husband. He is straight up truth, loving, caring, goofy, crazy all around wonderful. He looks out for us and makes sure our needs are met. I am so thankful for each and every day I have with him. I don't have to worry about where he's at or what he's doing. We run a small engine business at our home. Hes got this sweet habit in either taking me with him. Or he will come in, tell me something like I'm going to pick up some gas for the mowers and kiss me. So sweet. He makes life enjoyable. Their is never a dull moment when hes around. I couldn't ask for a better husband and father for our kids.

How about you will you join me and take this marriage challenge too? Lets let our husbands know how much we love and appreciate them.

May God Bless you on your journey.  

Amanda