There are many definitions of strength. There's physical strength, emotional strength, mental strength.... I think you get the idea.
Obviously according to this picture I have enough physical strength to break the handle on my Dad's truck tail bed (Sorry again Dad).... must be all those early morning cheer workouts I have been doing. But seriously I really did break it and I felt awful... Still feeling awful, but oh well. I also think I am a little bit awesome because of it. The strength I want to talk about is mostly emotional. I have always been told that getting married isn't super easy, but I had no idea what I was up against. Everything was smooth for the both of us until we decided to get married. Then all of the sudden we were blindsided with money issues (which are working out due to a little something called tithing), emotional issues (mostly Jenn because birth control is NOT a pleasant experience), and really temptations in general. To have to set curfews and limits on kissing is not fun, but we know it will be worth it. Totally understand why members of the church tend to go for the short engagements... I have been able to lean on and find a lot of strength from my family, especially my parents who have been incredible and have gone above and beyond my expectations. My mother is so generous of her time and longs to make sure that I am okay all the time, and my Dad sends me random texts just when I need them to lift me up. It blows my mind how they just know when I need to hear from them. Love my parents! But I would have to say that besides doing all that I have been taught to do and everything that I know is right, the person who had brought me the most strength during these tough times is Spencer. He is so patient with me and kind and loving. I honestly don't know how I got to be so lucky. This is how it's suppose to be and I'm sure of that! He is the best man out there for me, and even though I thought it was the longest time ever and that I would never be married, it wasn't the right time. Spencer came into my life when I most needed him and he is my strength! I am so blessed and so happy. Spencer, I love you and can't wait to marry you in 32 days!!!! Thanks for being my strength!
Obviously according to this picture I have enough physical strength to break the handle on my Dad's truck tail bed (Sorry again Dad).... must be all those early morning cheer workouts I have been doing. But seriously I really did break it and I felt awful... Still feeling awful, but oh well. I also think I am a little bit awesome because of it. The strength I want to talk about is mostly emotional. I have always been told that getting married isn't super easy, but I had no idea what I was up against. Everything was smooth for the both of us until we decided to get married. Then all of the sudden we were blindsided with money issues (which are working out due to a little something called tithing), emotional issues (mostly Jenn because birth control is NOT a pleasant experience), and really temptations in general. To have to set curfews and limits on kissing is not fun, but we know it will be worth it. Totally understand why members of the church tend to go for the short engagements... I have been able to lean on and find a lot of strength from my family, especially my parents who have been incredible and have gone above and beyond my expectations. My mother is so generous of her time and longs to make sure that I am okay all the time, and my Dad sends me random texts just when I need them to lift me up. It blows my mind how they just know when I need to hear from them. Love my parents! But I would have to say that besides doing all that I have been taught to do and everything that I know is right, the person who had brought me the most strength during these tough times is Spencer. He is so patient with me and kind and loving. I honestly don't know how I got to be so lucky. This is how it's suppose to be and I'm sure of that! He is the best man out there for me, and even though I thought it was the longest time ever and that I would never be married, it wasn't the right time. Spencer came into my life when I most needed him and he is my strength! I am so blessed and so happy. Spencer, I love you and can't wait to marry you in 32 days!!!! Thanks for being my strength!
Oh man so sweet I almost wanted to puke :-) Love you and everything you said is true about where you find that strength. The day is drawing near and everything will work out, it always does... stay positive and keep your head up!
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