10 Things I Love About My Life
(in no particular order)
1. My husband. I waited long enough for him, but wow--marriage is everything I had hoped it would be. "Ignore the nay-sayers" was the best marriage advice I received. We're not perfect, we both have lots to learn, but we are committed to learning each other and learning about life together.
2. My job. Yeah, the teachers are a pain in my butt sometimes, and I really miss the kids, but I am honored to be able to try to make changes within my school (on a good day) and support teachers who work their asses off.
3. My home. I didn't think we would be able to afford to buy a house in this area, but the down-turn in the market allowed us to enter the crazy housing market and find a place that we call home. May others feel welcome here and may we aspire to extend hospitality and honor guests in the way that I saw modeled by my Arab friends and neighbors.
4. Sunday afternoon naps. We are religious about our Sunday afternoon naps. Funny how that changes somewhere along the line, because I remember telling my mom and dad that they were "wasting time sleeping" on Sunday afternoons when I was heading out to play and have fun.
5. My family. My family is real--we have our warts and problems and issues, but I am so often amazed by the gift that my upbringing has been to me. I think of all the times we sat around the table and talked about and processed our days. So much of who I am was shaped during thousands of supportive conversations and guided problem-solving and wisdom that my parents gifted to us on so many occasions. I also love the new family I gained as a result of marrying Pete--great people!
6. My nephews. They are part of my family, but they get their own line! Jonathan and Jeremy (my brother Wesley's sons) have brought such joy to my life. I forget all difficult things in my life and have pure fun when I am with them. Jonathan's eyes and personality sparkles. Jeremy is the coolest kid who has a great sense of humor already at age 2. They are incredible.
7. My friends nearby and all over the world. I know some of the most incredible people there are to know. Good people who I am honored to call my friends.
8. Being able to call my mom and dad up to ask them how-to questions whenever I want. How do you make this? How do you fix that? What is the best way to do ________? Being able to do this is a gift I am treasuring.
9. Our housemate. Jen has been living with us now for 5 months. We love having her here as part of our family! She is such a gem.
10. The fact that I have a trip to Morocco to look forward to in April! I love the freedom that we have to travel right now. Having an international trip planned is something wonderful to look forward. I can't wait to see my dear friend Terri, who I learned to know in Cairo, who is now living in Morocco.
I feel like I could keep going, but I'll keep it to just ten things.
It feels good to be content.
1. My husband. I waited long enough for him, but wow--marriage is everything I had hoped it would be. "Ignore the nay-sayers" was the best marriage advice I received. We're not perfect, we both have lots to learn, but we are committed to learning each other and learning about life together.
2. My job. Yeah, the teachers are a pain in my butt sometimes, and I really miss the kids, but I am honored to be able to try to make changes within my school (on a good day) and support teachers who work their asses off.
3. My home. I didn't think we would be able to afford to buy a house in this area, but the down-turn in the market allowed us to enter the crazy housing market and find a place that we call home. May others feel welcome here and may we aspire to extend hospitality and honor guests in the way that I saw modeled by my Arab friends and neighbors.
4. Sunday afternoon naps. We are religious about our Sunday afternoon naps. Funny how that changes somewhere along the line, because I remember telling my mom and dad that they were "wasting time sleeping" on Sunday afternoons when I was heading out to play and have fun.
5. My family. My family is real--we have our warts and problems and issues, but I am so often amazed by the gift that my upbringing has been to me. I think of all the times we sat around the table and talked about and processed our days. So much of who I am was shaped during thousands of supportive conversations and guided problem-solving and wisdom that my parents gifted to us on so many occasions. I also love the new family I gained as a result of marrying Pete--great people!
6. My nephews. They are part of my family, but they get their own line! Jonathan and Jeremy (my brother Wesley's sons) have brought such joy to my life. I forget all difficult things in my life and have pure fun when I am with them. Jonathan's eyes and personality sparkles. Jeremy is the coolest kid who has a great sense of humor already at age 2. They are incredible.
7. My friends nearby and all over the world. I know some of the most incredible people there are to know. Good people who I am honored to call my friends.
8. Being able to call my mom and dad up to ask them how-to questions whenever I want. How do you make this? How do you fix that? What is the best way to do ________? Being able to do this is a gift I am treasuring.
9. Our housemate. Jen has been living with us now for 5 months. We love having her here as part of our family! She is such a gem.
10. The fact that I have a trip to Morocco to look forward to in April! I love the freedom that we have to travel right now. Having an international trip planned is something wonderful to look forward. I can't wait to see my dear friend Terri, who I learned to know in Cairo, who is now living in Morocco.
I feel like I could keep going, but I'll keep it to just ten things.
It feels good to be content.
posted by J4CK13 at 7:34 PM
2 Comments:
wow - i made number 1!
Yeah, Pete, you made #1. But did you read the "in no particular order" part? ;) Come on, now. Let's keep this in perspective. Just kidding, man. Of course you're number one.
I can't believe I made the list! Woo hoo! I feel super special. If I were to make a "10 Things I Love About My Life" list, you guys would definitely be on there. How grateful I am for your friendship, presence, generosity, and putting-up-with-Jen abilities!
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