My Husband is Amazing

(Warning...sappy moment blog)


That gorgeous blue eyed man on the left is amazing. I don't know if I publicly say this that often but I think my husband is incredible. His heart is amazing. He is intelligent. He is funny. He is compassionate. He is genuine. He even has the gift of gab. I appreciate him for everything he does for me, his family, his friends, and his students. He truly wants to help others and has totally grasp onto one of the main purposes of following Jesus, that we should Love God and Love others. He's on that. He has an incredible love for God, a love that is greater than our love, and then a genuine love for others. He isn't perfect and as his wife, I can assure you that but he is the real deal. He's my best friend.

I love you Ryan Jackson and appreciate all you do.

Leaning on the Lord

Sorry for the very "Christianese" language of the title but that's what this blog is about. There are some things going on in Ryan and I's life where we really need to lean on the Lord. Ryan and I are about to open a new chapter in our lives and it's somewhat scary because it's unknown territory. This is the first of many major changes that Ryan and I will go through together. But I'm 100% confident that God is leading us and we need to depend on Him. Just want to send out a simple prayer request. If you are a believer, just pray a quick prayer for us that our ears will be open to God's plan. God is guiding us into something and we're not sure where it is or the details of that but we want to go where He's leading us. Just pray that we are in tune to where He is leading us. Thanks. Love you blog readers...even though it's like 2 of you!

Bay Shore Community Church Staff Trip!

Last week Ryan and I hit the road to go on vacation with the whole Bay Shore staff to the Outer Banks. It was awesome! We were surrounded by beautiful scenery and weather, wonderful friends, good food, and tons of laughter and relaxation. We had an awesome time. I hope these types of vacations continue throughout the years.

I thank God for allowing us to be a part of this church and to be surrounded by such wise leaders. The staff at Bay Shore is amazing. Love you guys!

Baby talk

Tim and Gillie had Willow Grace Tice on September 18th and she's my favorite baby...even though I haven't been around a lot of babies. She's got these chunky cheeks that are the cutest things I've ever seen. She's beautiful. So Congrats to Tim and Gillie on their new baby girl. She's amazing.

This post brings me to another point. Many people start asking you after you get married, "When are you going to have kids?". Why do people do that? That question annoys me after it's asked over and over and over. I feel like everyone rushes you to have kids as soon as you get married. After you've been married for over 2 years, you're like a rarity if you haven't had kids yet.

Now don't get me wrong, I can not wait to have kids. I know they will be amazing and will become a great joy in Ryan and I's life. We definitely want kids and also want to adopt, but just not now. We want to enjoy each other...call it selfishness if you want. But I understand that when kids come, the time with each other will decrease and our focus will be shifted. I know that once I have kids, it will never be just me and Ryan. I love my time with my husband and I'm soaking up every single moment with him because I know one day we won't have this chance. He's my best friend and I guess I want him all to myself right now. Plus I'm getting my masters, working 2 part-time jobs as well as teaching dance on the side, and part of our youth ministry. If I were to have kids now, at least one, if not a few of those would have to give and I'm not ready for that.

So that's my baby talk. I have my own plans and of course, my plans may not be God's but I don't have the "baby fever" yet. I love holding Willow Grace...I get giddy when she smiles at me, and I could probably just sit and stare at her all day b/c I think babies are amazing...but I'm still waiting. One of my own will come some day...just not soon if I have the choice. So there's the answer to the annoying question that is asked over and over again to Ryan and I.