let the beauty in one simple wildflower fill you with awe

So, its September. How lovely. Fall is my favorite season & I have to say I'm hoping for a good fall!

So, we've been married now almost 4 months-and married life is DEFINITELY becoming more normal & more wonderful everyday. The days are mundane sometimes...Steve goes to work, comes home, goes to work, comes home. But, I would rather have him by my side than anything. Maybe I'm still too much of a newlywed...or maybe my head is just in the clouds...but I'm starting to think that a lot of people make marriage out to be MUCH harder than it has to be. Bad things happen...lots of circumstances such as illness, debt, broken windshields during hurricanes, fighting family members, ect.., but, if the core is strong between you & your spouse...am I wrong to think that there is so much comfort & security in that core foundation? Steve & I are certainly facing a lot of uncertainties, and we're still calm & happy & have a great relationship. I am growing...trying to learn slowly what it means to really be a wife. Its definitely going to take me a while-but we're very happy learning. And our relationship is very strong throughout everything. God is the glue that holds us happily together.

I mean, its scary to think about so many things that are going on right now in both of our lives. We both have two close family members sick with pancreatic cancer, one who lives with us (Gigi). He is working a job that is great today, but of course a career in sales is always shaky. But, we hold onto the promises of God...He will always take care of us. He gives us joy in times of sorrow, and always provides for us.

We are blessed to have wonderful friends both near & far who are so amazing. We both have great families. I am just filled with joy when I think of these things. I am MORE than excited to be welcoming in some amazing new kids into the bunch soon (several friends having children).

Speaking of children, I'm not sure if I've shared it or not, but Mom & I have kind of decided to start keeping kids during the days here at the house. So far we're just keeping Hunter, but will probably be adding some others in here soon, too. I'm excited...I want to be a blessing to people who cannot afford 120 bucks a week for childcare (by charging a good bit less than that). Children are such a joy-Steve & I hope to have them in God's timing!

Well, this was CERTAINLY a random update blog thingy. HEHE. YAY. I'm off now. Bored.