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Dec 22 2010

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Little Blessings.

Yesterday I received some Christmas Cards from some sweet second graders from Hattiesburg, MS. Sent by James’ Aunt Tina (Thank you Aunt Tina). I had no idea the effect it would have on my heart. The words these little kids used…most of them quoting John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him should not PARISH (I love the spelling choice) but have everlasting life.” Some drew some very artistic cards… one was of me and James and the baby. I was apparently yelling at James to get the baby, because he needed a diaper change. The cards where all so very cute. Each one expressing his or her thanks for James’ service and …mine. I was a little taken back at the thought of these little ones thanking me. My husband, of course, but not me. After all I am at home, safe and sound. I just found it a little hard to take the thanks, appreciate it I did! But, to really feel like I deserve it is not something I feel I can own. These little ones showed me what it is to really appreciate something, someone and everything. They, with their little hands and hearts (mostly hearts) wrote to me and my husband to thank us.

I want to take this time to thank these little ones for the impact they made on my heart. To not take the little sacrifices and the big ones forgranted. And if there is anyone who knows about sacrifice that would be Jesus. So, Lord I want to thank you for Your sacrifice on the cross and for your abundant blessings, even through these little children, my husband, my baby boy, family, friends and even strangers. I have a joy in my heart this Christmas and it is just what I needed since I wont be with the man who brings so much joy to my life. Thank you, Father.

Merry Christmas! May your heart be full of JOY!

Dec 21 2010

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I’m Thankful for…

Today I am thankful for…

Good sleep.

Rasin Bran and Milk.

Little House on The Prairie.

Friends who call me just to chat.

Friends who stop by just to check up on me.

My dog, Brody.

Feeling my sweet baby boy move.

Good parking spots at the commissary.

Gas stoves.

Skype.

E-mails from my husband.

An amazingly handsome man I can call mine. my husband.

countDOWNS.

water.

strength.

God’s Word.

money to buy food.

my life.

There is so much more, but today these things spoke volumes to me. I am ThankFull…Yes, FULL of thanks!

Sep 27 2010

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Two years ago today

I was sitting at my desk, answering phones when Gary Miller told me “I gave James your work number, so he may be calling.” Then he walked away going back to his work. I was kind of left speechless and nervous. Some guy I’ve never met, never seen and didn’t know that much about ( All I knew was he was a Christian, loved the Lord and was in the Army.) was going to call me. I answered every call nervously, very nervously. It was after I got back from lunch that I figured I was in the clear. But a short hour after my lunch break I got the call…

I answered…

” Good afternoon Corporate Express, how can I help you?” he said… “Hello, can I speak to Amber the Receptionist.” (chuckle, mixed with confusion)…”Speaking”…”Hi, this is James, Gary Miller told you I would call today.” …”oh yeah, umm Hi.”….”So how is your day?…” (ring, ring) “Ummm can you hold on I’m getting another call.” …”yeah, sure”….(talking to a customer and transfer them)…back to James… “Thanks for waiting”…”no problem…so your probably busy.” ….”yeah a little” ….”well, I just wanted to ask you if you would like to go out for dinner tonight.”….”Uh ummm Uh TONIGHT?!” …”yeah, tonight.”…”Well, i have plans tonight. I have a youth group overnighter im helping with.” (whew, I’m clear!)…”hmm, well how about tomorrow night?!”….” Oh tomorrow night? umm (clears throat) well, we ummm can uhhh have coffee.” ….”Yes, sounds great! Can I have your phone number.”…”uh my PERSONAL NUMBER?!”….”Yeah, So I can call you after work and get directions to where you live.”…”Oh yeah, where I live…uhh can I give you my e-mail address (voice stuttering) aaaanndd my cell number.” (stupid Amber why did you just give him your e-mail address too!)…”Yeah, sure.” (I give him my number and E-MAIL!) “Well, I should get back to work.”…”Well, have a great day!”…”Thank you, you too.” …”Bye”…”Bye, talk to you later.”

Yeah that was pretty much how it all happened. Now here we are 2 years since we met. One year and 2 month since we said “I Do” and Three and a half months away from having our first Baby Boy. WOW. This time has just zoomed by.

I had butterflies in my stomach that night I met him and I still have butterflies in my stomach every time he calls me, writes me, hugs me, kisses me and is near me. I love you James. I love you More today, More tomorrow and More 50 years from now. My Heart is yours Love. I look back to that first night we met and I enjoyed every moment of it, from you opening every door for me, showing me your dance moves, sitting on the bed of your truck talking till midnight. I ENJOYED EVERY SECOND. God surely showered His goodness upon me that night, the night I met YOU! I Love you. Here’s to forever…

And Look what I just got! I still get butterflies…

I Love You

Today we met.

May 27 2010

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I Love that man.

As he walked down the stairs, down every step he said “I Love you” and from the kitchen I yellled back “I Love yoooouu!” All I could think about after a lovely lunch at home with my husband, was…I Love that man.

I am perfectly content with my life, everything is good, God is gracious! We have a wonderful marriage, we’re expecting our first born, we have great friends, great family. Life.Is.Good.

It was yesterday afternoon that some of that goodness was shaken with this question that entered my heart. I quickly wanted to shove it under the rug that’s so delicately placed over certain parts of my heart.

The question was…”Would you (Amber) still say everything is good and God is gracious if it was all taken away from you. Would you/are you completely happy with just Jesus. Are you content with just Me, Amber?

I must admit I did not have a quick answer. I had to think about it. He knows my heart so If I said, “Yeah, Lord You know I’m content with just You. Pffft, life is good God, doesn’t that mean me and You are good?!” But my heart was in a different place. I really had to examine myself.

I’m still examining my heart.

A lot is going to change come July. And in all honesty, me and Jesus are going to become a lot closer. But, whats disheartening is the fact that I can’t say we’re really close now. I wouldn’t say He’s my best friend right now. He’s more so the friend I go to when my Best friend is out of town or by some far out there reason I can’t get a hold of.

Thing’s need to change and they need to change quick.

The words I Love that Man need to be coming out of my mouth in reference to my God too!

Jesus I do Love You. I desire to be real with you. I hope others who are in the same place as me can examine there hearts and revive that relationship that You long for and desire with us.

Your daughter, a work in progress,

Amber

“Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart.” Psalm 26:2

May 11 2010

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if i was…

If I was a season, I’d be spring.

If I was a piece of furniture, I’d be a comfy couch.

If I was a country, I’d be Israel.

If I was a food, I’d be bread.

If I was a day, I’d be Saturday.

If I was a color, I’d be white.

If I was a letter ,I’d be W.

If I was a book, I’d be Story by S.J.

If I was a political leader, I’d be Samuel.

If I was a drink, I’d be CranApple.

If I was a man, I’d be Superman.

If I could know the future, I’d want to know July 25 2011.

If I was you, what would I be and why?

May 04 2010

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Armadillo

So the day we went out to take pictures of The B family we saw this little buddy. He was digging in the ground and then he ran off when we got to close. It was my first time seeing an armadillo…it is a armadillo, right?! Anywhosville, I just thought it was pretty cool. And it was a beautiful day 🙂

Also, a special shout out to my Husband for helping me on Sunday! I love you babe! Thank you for encouraging me in all I do!

Apr 21 2010

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Love letters

While James and I were dating we wrote a lot of letters to each other. He was in Missouri for a while and then in Oklahoma, while I was in Texas. On our first date, after talking till midnight and enjoying getting to know each other, he asked me if we could correspond through letters. It’s something many of his family members had done while courting. Albeit here we are 270 days into our marriage and come July we will be writing and anticipating letters to be received. I think it’s kind of romantic and very personal to receive letters, especially a love letter. They take time and thought. I appreciate that my husband is a writer and initiates such things. These letters are what will make these next 12 or so months go by much faster. Plus I love stationary!!! 🙂

Apr 12 2010

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I Am.

Life gives you obstacles …some you can plan for and others you cannot. There seems to be more times when you don’t have the option to plan. But there is a fire that arises inside a person when a trial, circumstance or even a joyous event occurs. These past 8 1/2 months of marriage have birthed some great memories. And no matter where the next year takes us or where the winds of change and circumstance blow–we know that there is a familiar place where You are and we can cling to You. Because no matter the obstacle, You–You are there. You are the great I Am.

Thank you for memories like THIS ONE.

Mar 19 2010

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Strong

I took a picture of the tree outside of our house, the sun setting behind it was so beautiful. Before the Ice storm, this tree had many more branches and was much fuller. Although still strong, I was reminded within the quick second it took to take this picture that even when tossed about in the storm and tried in many difficult ways that Jesus’ strength is perfected and still remains. The reason I take so many picture, some great (to me) and some not is because they are reminders of a time in my life–a split second that I was taken away with God’s beauty…whether it be a person, sunset, flower, sky or a tree. They all remind me of His power and how little I am compared to Him. So here’s to a reminder…and may I never forget!