Family


My husband and I will celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary this December.  We have had quite a normal life with many more good days than bad.  In the beginning, I always thought Jason was just lucky but I began to rethink that when I really noticed who he was as a Father and a husband.  

Together Jason and I have built a family from the ground up.  It has been hard work because we do not always see eye to eye and we have had to forgive each other and move on many times.  The idea that we would have a perfect marriage and perfect children never entered my mind.  I knew that it would be hard and I am glad that I picked the right person to raise a family with.

I think this picture accurately depicts our happiness and even though it was staged, I love the natural smiles we have.  Honestly, our home is happy 99% of the time and we are very close.  We are so close, that I cannot imagine it ever changing despite time or trials.  I give a lot of credit to my husband for this who hugs, kisses, and respects my boys at every stage of their lives.  He says "I love you." daily.  I do this too, but I think it impacts a boy's heart more when it comes from their Dad.  My kids have learned how to express love to their future children and spouse because of Jason's example.

I respect my kids and have tried hard to make them independent and faithful followers of Christ.  I am aware that they ultimately choose their path in life but, I am already impressed with how strong they are in their faith.  They are certainly in a place now that I did not reach until my 20's.  It will be interesting to see if they choose to go on a mission and to watch them live the rest of their lives as confident people.

Jason and I have had a pretty normal life and that may sound boring to some.  However, I realized this year that our normal peaceful family life is the biggest blessing we have received from our Heavenly Father.  I am grateful for this and I would not change one day or second of my marriage to make it more exciting.  The day to day consistency of respect, love, and family has strengthened me and my children in lasting ways that cannot be bought.  I am forever grateful as well for my husband who chose me to share a life with!

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