We had adventure day to get the other day with a mission to chop down out tree. In Colorado it has been unbearably cold. If we had gone a week earlier, I could have saved myself a layer of clothes.
Maybe next time.
We found a beautiful tree. It is not as full as the ones your get at the grocery store, but it's our own and out first together. And that makes it special.
Now, our time consists of making ornaments for our new tree. I never really had Christmas trees growing up and realized that I had no decoration but lights!
Making popcorn and pinecone decoration takes up so much time- why didn't anyone tell me?!
Even though that's not my favorite part, nor was the freezing cold, I like making new traditions with my husband.
I miss my Dallas friends. I love Colorado and it's been an adventure, but it doesn't mean that I don't miss Dallas. I know where I am supposed to be and where God has me- it's in Colorado.
Lately, I have been feeling like I'm in this waiting period. I know the process is apart of my growth, but lemme tell ya, it's no fun.
My prayer recently is: Jesus, make my life an example. Teach me something that I can teach to others.
This was a difficult prayer, but I meant it. And along the way I have learned so much about myself and about The Father's love.
I've learned to love myself more.
I've learned to speak life over my mind and body. Not believing the negative talk that society says is "normal."
I've learned to hold on to His promises, because they never fail. Even promises that were spoken long ago over me.
I've learned to stir up my faith.
I've learned to be brave. He made me that way.
I've learned to just let go.
I've learned to stop doing and start being.
I've learned to trust more.
The process might not seem like the exciting part, but He is still in the process. He teaches in the process so that we are ready for big battles. I am convinced, that there is more growth in the process and the waiting than there ever will be in the storm.
I am a huge gift giver and really just a shopping person in general. Christmas is fun for all the gifts I can buy- because little secret, I am great at picking out the PERFECT gift. Here is a great gift guide for him, just in case you were racking your brain on finding things that will suite your guy.
Andrew carries handkerchiefs wherever he goes, mainly because I am a crier.
Whatever, deal with it.
And also because he is an old soul and super classy, so that one may not work for you.
Every guy ives the outdoors- so maybe think about getting him an axe! It maybe super hipster, but it might make him feel manly and adventurous.
Anyway, good luck!
