Just had to share this post that my husband left on his blog to celebrate our thirteen glorious years of marriage. He is clever... he is cute. He is also loopy and insane. You gotta love him!!
The Beginning of "I Love You…"
“We don’t know the moment when love begins,But we always know the moment when love ends.”-Harris Telamacher(L.A. Story)
If you haven’t seen the movie, do yourself a favor and see it. That’s it. That’s my plug for the film “L.A. Story.” I won’t say anymore about the movie. I would like to address this quote, as it is one of many that this movie offers for those who listen while watching movies.Since I first heard Steve Martin’s voiceover lay down these words, I thought that they contained infinite truth and abundant wisdom. That was before I fell in love with Jen. Now I know that with some love, one can mark the beginning, and hopefully never the end.
I had seen her, watched her talking with friends, and I couldn’t help but notice how she looked in her pink jumper. What can I say but that I had a bad case of the smitten kitten? But that was not love. Smite, even deep smite of the heart, does not equal love. Only love is love…accept no substitutes.
I remember the time and place when the smittenness of my heart morphed into love. It was across a Subway counter in Littleton, Colorado. Jen worked there, and I had a part time job hanging out and watching Jen work. Now before you call me a filthy stalker, let me just say that we were dating, and I had to spend as much time with her as I could because I had plans to leave the country for a few years. So it’s cool…simmer down…she was ok with it.
Like I said, she was working and I was watching her work. In a lull, a brief moment, we leaned across the counter to sneak a little kiss. It was a peck on the lips, nothing more, but it unlocked a new world. Everything changed, and I realized it at that moment. As we parted, I wanted to tell her that I loved her. I mean I really loved her and I knew it.
Before I could even draw breath to give power to those words, she said it first. I was relegated to an “I love you, too.”
It felt lamely given, but held no less truth than the phrase “I love you” without the “too” attached to it. That was it. That was the beginning of the “I love you…more” war. Though my “more” came out strangely sounding like “too”, it was true.
“We don’t know the moment when love begins,But I do know, Jen, that I love you more.”-Bob Justus(Just now…this blog)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day, Daddy...
I have a special daddy that I love...
He is a barrell of sunshine. Whenever he walks into a room, the dark clouds fade away and the sun shines with his smile.
He is funny. When he is around, there is light heartedness and nobody in the room is frowning.
He is spiritual. He taught me about God, and helped me to gain a strong testimony of my Savior. He radiates with the spirit.
He is unique. His name is Verne, and nobody in this world laughs like him. ;-) He has talents and shares them with the world. Everyone longs to be his friend.
He is a comfort. When I was afraid, he'd smile and hold my hand, and I knew right away that everything was going to be okay.
He is my best friend. I love him with all my heart. No words could possibly describe him. He is my daddy. ;-)
I have another Daddy. He is now in heaven. Not a day goes by when I do not picture his face next to Bob and I, and I miss him so much it hurts. I long for the day when our eyes will meet again, we will hug and never have to be seperated. Our relationship is eternal. I love you JD Justus. ;-)
I have yet another Daddy. He sent me down to earth. He loved me so much that He sent His only begotten Son to pay for my sins. He is perfect, and He blesses me every day of my life, even though I am not perfect. I also long for that day when our eyes will meet, we will hug and never again be seperated because our relationship is also eternal. I love my God, my Heavenly Father. Because of Him, I am a happy happy joy joy girl....
I love my husband so much, and I long for the day when he will become the father of my children. Then someday they can bring him breakfast in bed instead of me... ;-)
I love my fathers... Happy Father's Day... ;-)
He is a barrell of sunshine. Whenever he walks into a room, the dark clouds fade away and the sun shines with his smile.
He is funny. When he is around, there is light heartedness and nobody in the room is frowning.
He is spiritual. He taught me about God, and helped me to gain a strong testimony of my Savior. He radiates with the spirit.
He is unique. His name is Verne, and nobody in this world laughs like him. ;-) He has talents and shares them with the world. Everyone longs to be his friend.
He is a comfort. When I was afraid, he'd smile and hold my hand, and I knew right away that everything was going to be okay.
He is my best friend. I love him with all my heart. No words could possibly describe him. He is my daddy. ;-)
I have another Daddy. He is now in heaven. Not a day goes by when I do not picture his face next to Bob and I, and I miss him so much it hurts. I long for the day when our eyes will meet again, we will hug and never have to be seperated. Our relationship is eternal. I love you JD Justus. ;-)
I have yet another Daddy. He sent me down to earth. He loved me so much that He sent His only begotten Son to pay for my sins. He is perfect, and He blesses me every day of my life, even though I am not perfect. I also long for that day when our eyes will meet, we will hug and never again be seperated because our relationship is also eternal. I love my God, my Heavenly Father. Because of Him, I am a happy happy joy joy girl....
I love my husband so much, and I long for the day when he will become the father of my children. Then someday they can bring him breakfast in bed instead of me... ;-)
I love my fathers... Happy Father's Day... ;-)
Monday, June 8, 2009
Grateful for Babies, families, Tornadoes, and Size 8's
Yes, I am indeed grateful for all of these things that were somhow included in my Sabbath Day Activities yesterday. ;-)
First of all, hubby and I woke up early to attend the blessing of a new baby - belonging to my chiropractor and his adorable wife. They are such wonderful friends, and they now have two beautiful baby boys, only a few months apart. (Hey, they're newleyweds, what can they say? LOL~) They are such a unique family - part Catholic and part Mormon, with their strong faith in Christ bonding them together. I'm happy to be included in their lives. After the sacrament meeting, they treated us - along with more of their friends and family, to an amazing breakfast at a small restaurant before my hubby and I were on our way to a family luncheon with Mom Justus and crew. ;-)
That's where we were when the Tornado struck down...only three miles away from where we were standing. My husband got amazing photos, and we were completely mesmorized by this incredible sight. Thank goodness nobody was badly hurt or injured - it ended up touching down on a mall, flipping over cars and doing significant damage. It was incredible. Mom Justus was so cute as she ordered all of us to come inside. ;-) But we couldn't move, for that would mean tearing our eyes away from the sight of mother nature. It was spectacular!!! I always wanted to be a storm chaser when I was young...and I still find myself enthralled by Meteorology. I think it's time to take a class!!
We had slight hail damage to the top of our car, and a crack in our windshield, and from the size of this hail in my hand, you can see why. ;-) It was amazing!!!!
Anyway, the electricity went out, and we couldn't light candles due to Grandma's oxygen. So we ate by the light of the window. Personally I thought it was wonderful. The storm ended, the electricity came back on....we visited a bit longer - then hubby and I were on our way to another family party. My brother in law celebrating his 20th - I mean, his birthday. ;-) We watched TV with them, enjoyed cake and ice cream and more partying with my side of the family. And with all of this fun, I was struting around happily enjoying my new jeans - my size 8's - which I haven't been able to wear since my early 20's. ;-) Bob and I have had certain pants hanging on our walls for months which we've called our goal pants. Yeah....we were both wearing our goal pants yesterday, which actually have a happy spell placed on them, I dunno. But we were kinda giddy! Anyway, I am extra proud of my hubby and all the work that he's done. He inspires me to do better.
Yes, I am truly grateful for all of these things, my family and all of my many blessings. Life is good ;-) And now I can begin my new life - trying to acheive my new goals, staying at home to take care of my house and FINISH MY NOVEL!! Write...write...and then write somemore. ;-) I'm also going to pick up a couple of books on meteorology. (Am I spelling that write, I mean, right??)
Yeah... life is good!!! Wouldn't you agree?? Happy Happy Joy Joy!!
First of all, hubby and I woke up early to attend the blessing of a new baby - belonging to my chiropractor and his adorable wife. They are such wonderful friends, and they now have two beautiful baby boys, only a few months apart. (Hey, they're newleyweds, what can they say? LOL~) They are such a unique family - part Catholic and part Mormon, with their strong faith in Christ bonding them together. I'm happy to be included in their lives. After the sacrament meeting, they treated us - along with more of their friends and family, to an amazing breakfast at a small restaurant before my hubby and I were on our way to a family luncheon with Mom Justus and crew. ;-)
That's where we were when the Tornado struck down...only three miles away from where we were standing. My husband got amazing photos, and we were completely mesmorized by this incredible sight. Thank goodness nobody was badly hurt or injured - it ended up touching down on a mall, flipping over cars and doing significant damage. It was incredible. Mom Justus was so cute as she ordered all of us to come inside. ;-) But we couldn't move, for that would mean tearing our eyes away from the sight of mother nature. It was spectacular!!! I always wanted to be a storm chaser when I was young...and I still find myself enthralled by Meteorology. I think it's time to take a class!!
We had slight hail damage to the top of our car, and a crack in our windshield, and from the size of this hail in my hand, you can see why. ;-) It was amazing!!!!
Anyway, the electricity went out, and we couldn't light candles due to Grandma's oxygen. So we ate by the light of the window. Personally I thought it was wonderful. The storm ended, the electricity came back on....we visited a bit longer - then hubby and I were on our way to another family party. My brother in law celebrating his 20th - I mean, his birthday. ;-) We watched TV with them, enjoyed cake and ice cream and more partying with my side of the family. And with all of this fun, I was struting around happily enjoying my new jeans - my size 8's - which I haven't been able to wear since my early 20's. ;-) Bob and I have had certain pants hanging on our walls for months which we've called our goal pants. Yeah....we were both wearing our goal pants yesterday, which actually have a happy spell placed on them, I dunno. But we were kinda giddy! Anyway, I am extra proud of my hubby and all the work that he's done. He inspires me to do better.
Yes, I am truly grateful for all of these things, my family and all of my many blessings. Life is good ;-) And now I can begin my new life - trying to acheive my new goals, staying at home to take care of my house and FINISH MY NOVEL!! Write...write...and then write somemore. ;-) I'm also going to pick up a couple of books on meteorology. (Am I spelling that write, I mean, right??)
Yeah... life is good!!! Wouldn't you agree?? Happy Happy Joy Joy!!
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