This picture makes me happy…
 I love the angles from the power lines. I love the sky. I love the green grass. It was just a bright and beautiful day.Today is the day we enter single digits. It’s been awhile since I’ve last seen my husband and now the time is quickly upon us. Not only that but it also puts us closer to our baby’s arrival. So much is going to happen within these next few weeks. I am trying my best to prepare myself for what is ahead….A lot of emotions.
I am grateful that the Lord has got us through this season of life and we will continue to trust Him through the many other seasons of life He will take us through. Life has certainly been an adventure.
Just this morning I was thinking about how amazing it is that I met James in September of 2008, we became a couple November 2008 (Thanksgiving Day), Got engaged January 30,2009 and we were married July 25, 2009. And now here we are pregnant with our firstborn, surviving our first deployment and ready to face what is ahead. And it’s all because God saw that it was good to put us together.
My friend Lindsey says that she thinks of the way James and I met and how it is so crazy how quickly it all came together. It honestly was a miracle. There were times I strongly desired to be in a real relationship, but at that present time I had not been searching.
So, there is hope. If you are single and longing for companionship…God is Faithful. It may not happen on your timing or the way you had thought. But, no matter what you have companionship if you know it our not…In Jesus and in the man or woman that He chooses to bring into your life. I am grateful for the companionship of my Savior through the time of my singleness and now through this time of separation from my husband.
And I am grateful that the time of separation is coming to an end!
Don’t think about life in numbers, days, or years…dwell on the memories and rejoice in the reunions and joining together.
I’m living my dream! What a blessing.
And here’s a picture of my love at his desk (i just love the pictures he has up)…
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?…” Â (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.” Â (I give him my number and E-MAIL!) Â “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.
So, Once again James and I were talking on Skype and Disney movies and our children listening to them came up. Well, James started reinventing the songs. Here’s a look into what your kids could have been listening to, or who know maybe they will be listening to them soon someday…
We all know Aladdins song “A whole new world”
Well here’s James’ version…
A Whole new Lyrics!
A new amazing way to sing these songs!
And like a Hooting Owl we’ve come so far frome the original lyrics!!
A whole new Lyrics
A new Fantastic way to Sing!
I guess this is how our kids will be singing Disney songs. Who knows maybe we’ll open up our own theme park?!
I know the title to this post is a little weird…but read on and you will understand…
So, James and I were Skype-ing this morning and just got to talking about really random things. One of our favorite movies to quote is Nacho Libre! James, in expressing his love to me told me…
“If You were a Nun I’d Definately have Feelings for You!”
to which I replied…
“Would You Join me for Some Toast?”
We laughed and then put up some more funny random quotes. I just love my husband and his sense of humor. It’s one of the things I miss most. I’m so grateful for our Time together on Skype. I Love you James! Thank you for bringing Joy to my life each day…even while being so far away. You are an amazing husband. And I am so grateful that God gave me you.
I debated whether to share this on our baby’s blog or my everything blog. So here it is…
The week we found out we were pregnant I had my niece and nephew with us. There was a whirl wind of emotions going around. But there was one thing that will forever stay etched in my memory. This memory was brought to me by my nephew Joshua.
My husband has a pretty nice size collection of legos that he has carried on from his childhood. Which comes in handy when we have little one staying with us. My nephew is quite the builder, he likes making things. So after he found out we were going to have a baby (they were pretty much the first ones to find out) he got to work the next day on one of the most brilliant lego creations. Here it is in all it’s glory! (note: James made the lego bride and groom when he was a little guy.) the Lego baby was created by Joshua!
I walked into the crowded gymnasium quickly scanning the room for those oh so familiar eyes of my husband. I saw him, I was locked into his gaze. I’m pretty sure I just floated to him. When we were face to face I kissed him and said I love you, he replied I love you. Then pointed me to a seat he saved for me. He is so thoughtful. I got my seat next to two friends and as they were talking all I could think about was him, the way he looked, talked to fellow soldiers, his stature and stance. I studied him and boy did I love it.
My husband was on a mission, a mission to do as he always prays he would do and that is “To do his job as unto the Lord.” And I could tell he had a task. He was focused, ready and as soon as he saw the man he needed to talk to he approached him with confidence and assurance. After that the ceremony began and a hush fell over the room as the soldiers boldly and proudly recited the soldiers creed.
I must admit I got a bit teary eyed as I heard all 400 or so soldiers say the soldiers creed. I thought of my husband. My hero.
My husband has a pretty big task right now. He’s having to make sure all 400 or so people get to where they need to be and to make sure that his bosses are aware and well informed of all these plans he is making. He has worked late nights, gone without lunch, had late dinners and gone above and beyond. I am proud of him. I am proud to call him my husband. I am glad that he is the leader of our household and that he gets things done at work and at home. I am extremely blessed to be under his leadership. I know that our family is blessed because of his faithfulness to our God.There really are no words, actions or sweet gestures that I can show my husband that  can amount to what he means to me and has been to me.
But, I pray Lord that you would have your mighty hand of favor and love upon my husband. Because he is my hero. And you are our God.
These past few weeks have felt so surreal, like a really vivid dream. So much is going to happen this next year and I’m not really looking forward to it. Whatever happens both James and I have said and also know that God is going to do a work in both of us. But I cannot, not worry about this next season in life. I tell James, jokingly, but also seriously, because I wish we could…”Why can’t life be easy and we can just live in the nice little humble house we wanted, without having to work and go wherever we wanted and be together all the time.” Of course he smiles at me and says “I Love you.” Well, I know that’s not a realistic dream, but I sure do wish It could come true. I have enjoyed, immensely enjoyed these past almost 10 months being married. I have learned a lot and never thought I could love someone as much as I love James.
Here’s to help me remember all the good times amidst this upcoming season that is going to be hard…Because in our marriage, the good definitely out weights the bad.
Although I hate the way I look in this picture. I love the fact that my husband can make me laugh so hard. I love you James!
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.
Amber Jade 