~ My Husband Rocks! ~ breaking the cycle . . .

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If you've never read the book Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, I would highly recommend it. In the first couple of chapters, Dr. E describes what he calls the "crazy cycle" in which a husband and wife often find themselves. Basically it starts out with the wife being disrespectful to her husband, so he responds by being unloving, which only inspires her to be more disrespectful, and you see how it can all go downhill from there. Anyone who has ever been married can understand how easy it is to find oneself on this cycle, and it is not a fun ride!

Well, last night I got the cycle spinning but good. I was being a first-class brat, and at first, Austin spun right along with me. But then his whole demeanor changed. He made the concious decision to be the bigger person, and he loved me (in my own "language") in spite of my nasty, spiteful, disrespectful attitude.

It's heartbreakingly wonderful to be loved like that!

Why does your spouse rock this week?

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Hope you all have a fantastic Friday, and a wonderful weekend!

How cute is this?

I love this song, too, so that helps :)



Happy Tuesday,

~ My Husband Rocks! ~ Excited!!!

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You remember a few weeks ago, I talked about how I love Austin's passion? This week's reason has a lot to do with that, it's basically the outward expression of his passion, and it is so much fun to live with and be around and love someone who is excited about the future, excited about what this next year will bring, but most of all excited about serving the Lord and seeing many people come to Christ!

I have always known that he loves the Lord (it would have been a "deal-breaker" for me if he didn't), but the newness in the excitement he has for this incredible adventure we're undertaking is absolutely thrilling! I'm pretty excited about it, too, just in case you couldn't tell :)

Why does your spouse rock this week?

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As always, on Fridays Union 28 will refund your shipping on any order of two or more items if you mention the great adventure and ~my husband rocks! Fridays~ in the "how did you hear about us?" section of your order form, so run on over there and check them out, too! Thank you Union 28!

Hope you all have a fantastic Friday, and a wonderful weekend!

A Priveledge to Suffer for Him

Ummm . . . wow! I just listened to this episode of Focus on the Family, and I am encouraged and blown away and challenged to live for Christ! If Ken Hutcherson can be such a bright light for Jesus with all that he is going through, how can I NOT be, as blessed as I am?

Definitely check it out, just click here, then click on the link that says "Listen Now" to hear this incredible story.

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Don't worry . . . I'm still alive . . . I think . . .

Okay, so I know I have been M.I.A. for the past couple of weeks, and I am very sorry! I also know that I started this stellar idea of the 26 days of Thanksgiving, and only got about halfway through (if that), so I am sorry to those of you who were waiting with baited breath for "K" through "Z." I may finish those at some point, but with the crazy whirlwind of my life at this point, I'm not making any promises!

I have so much to tell you all, and so many incredible stories to share, so stay tuned, and I will post as much as I can as soon as possible. I also have the November newsletter up on the Burden Bearers International blog, so be sure to hop over and take a look at that!

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving, and that you're enjoying a wonderful Christmas season!

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