Romance!

Five years ago as Kelly and I began our faith walk of planting a church in Las Vegas, people began telling me to enjoy the journey. It didn't take long for me to realize that enjoyment would definitely NOT be a part of this journey! And yet well intentioned friends and family continued to say it. I decided that I simply wanted to travel well. I wanted to be respectful and hold my head high. I wanted to be strong and understanding. I wanted God, my heavenly Father to be proud of me even if I wasn't enjoying the journey He was leading me on.

Moving to Texas last summer finally brought an end to the pain of Vegas although we are still searching for a full-time ministry position. I don't know yet if I am enjoying the journey I am on right now, but Monday night I received some insight that I know I will always remember.

I was watching "The Bachelor: Where are they now." Kelly was in the room and forced to endure the agony! (can anyone relate!) Ryan and Trista came on and Chris Harrison talked about how romantic their story has been. He asked Ryan how he keeps romance in their relationship and Ryan's response is now one of my favorite quotes. He said, "Living life properly is romantic."

I love romance! I love being with my husband, spending time with him and enjoying his company. I love that he makes us all lunches every morning. I love that he gives my babies their baths. I love when he calls me in the middle of the day just to say "hi." But, wow! Knowing that the way we lived our last five years - properly - is viewed as romantic. It definitely changes my perspective on the past.

Colossians 1:10 says, "We pray that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."

I think through all the struggles and heartaches, the failures and growth I have pleased God. I have been living and will continue to live a romantic life!

I love my Kelly, Jackson, Cameron and Chloe! I love my family!