Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Senseless Act...

You never think it will hit so close to home. You watch the crime shows and don't really think to much about the subject but more or less of the whodunit. I found out last night that a former employer that I used to work for and with, his granddaughter was murdered at some point over the weekend or the end of last week. Details of when it happened are still vague and what happened as well. From what I am told, Heather recently moved to Oregon. She was 8 months pregnant with a little boy and not knowing many people in a new state, she ventured onto Craigslist.com to find baby clothes for her new baby to be born. As it turned out, she found someone looking to sell clothes that she could and would use when the baby was born. The lady that was selling the items, had made up lies stating that she was pregnant as well and that was how she god Heather to her home. Once there, Heather was hit with a blunt object. Her baby was then cutted out of her and her body was hidden under the kitchen floor for a little time. Apparently the lady called her boyfriend to tell him that she had, had the baby and when he got to her house, the baby was not breathing. The lady didn't seek medical attention for the baby and because of that the baby die not too long after he was born. However, the lady kept the baby even after he had died. I am not sure of the details as I have only been told so much because more is being learned about this senseless act. Heather was 21 years old.

As I said, this hit close to home. I know the Snively family through work and church over the last, 10 years maybe or there about. Steve knows the family since he was very young and his brother, Andrew was best friends with Heather's brother growing up. My brother is friends with and attends the church that the snively family were members of before the church recieved a new pastor who is now my brother's and his family's pastor. Their pastor also works for the owner of the shepherd's guide, Bill. Heather was Bill's oldest son's daughter. The list goes on and on in the whole connection.

When I first heard the news it was just a little snippet of what happend but details were still being investigated. Then last night more came out and above is what I found out. Here is a link to the report I found online to this sad situation. It goes into a little more detail than what I know of course and what maryland news has reported.

http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/national-23/124446853871370.xml&storylist=orlocal#continue

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Am I wrong???

Ok! So there are a few things that I need to get off my chest a little. I will start with the simpler of the two or three things on my mind that I need to vent about.

So, at the church that I attend, not as frequently as I would like but hey! at least I have a church that I can gladly call home, we have an e-mail prayer chain thing. Well, the person in charge of it for the most part; the pastor also sends out the prayer request that comes to him via e-mail as well, seems to edit the prayers being sent to her to be sent to the prayer partners. I am not liking this. The first time I noticed it I didn't really pay much attention to it because I knew that I had become long winded in the prayer I had sent to her to be sent out to the others. Then it happened again, but again I never paid attention to it because much of the prayer request or the message behind it, I believed had gotten through. After a while I kind of just went with it...but now, for some reason it is bothering me. Now, don't get me wrong I know that God knows what is going on and no matter what He knows my needs. I guess what is bothering me about it this time is, the fact that nothing needed to be "edited" out. It was short and to the point, nothing offensive and, basically a simple but much needed prayer request. When I saw that it had been "edited"...I got to thinking..."Who says that a prayer needs to be "edited"?" I mean I understand some things can be left and are better left unsaid but when it comes down to it, I never say anything that doesn't need to be said or made known to other people. With this latest prayer request that I sent in, I was pretty vague; or so I thought with what I wanted others to pray about. I don't know. I just think some things that belong to another person...thoughts, prayers, or, what have you should be left alone. It's one thing to "edit" something because of space and even the need to save time...but to "edit" it because you think this or that doesn't need to be said or known...if I didn't want anyone to know, I wouldn't put it out there. Below you will find a copy of the prayer request I sent in and a copy of the prayer that was sent to the prayer partners. Maybe you can tell me if it needed to be "edited".


My Prayer Request
Dear Calvary Family, For weeks now, I have been asking for prayer for an unspoken matter. While things have improved, I am sad to say that much of the situation has taken a bit of a turn and gone somewhat back or at least closer back to the beginning. I'm at a loss of words and even thoughts as to why this is even taking place?? Suffice it to say where I thought forgiveness was given and amends was being made, I found out that I have been so very wrong. While I am more than willing to admit my wrong doing, if the other people involved would open the ears of their hearts to listen, I have not been able to even get a word in without being cut off and some off handed remark being made. I sincerely do not understand why this is happening. By no means am I claiming complete innocence in this situation, I am not the only one who is wrong. If you would, please pray for me and all involved that God's truth would be shown where it needs to be seen and that God would open the hearts that are closed. Thank you and God Bless!

The prayer that was sent...

Dear Calvary Family, For weeks now, I have been asking for prayer for an unspoken matter. While things have improved, I am sad to say that much of the situation has taken a bit of a turn and gone somewhat back or at least closer back to the beginning. Suffice it to say where I thought forgiveness was given and amends was being made, I found out that I have been so very wrong. I sincerely do not understand why this is happening. If you would, please pray for me and all involved that God's truth would be shown where it needs to be seen and that God would open the hearts that are closed. Thank you and God Bless!


I just don't understand.

Now, moving onto the next item of discomfort for me...which pretains to the prayer request posted above.

Back in march...when we had the very last snow of the year...my brother called me asking for help. Well, to make a long story short; I told him no because I didn't feel comfortable driving on the snowy, wet and, icey roads. I know that not all the roads were bad that day but where I live and the roads leading from where I live to the main roads were still pretty nasty and the tires on my car at the time were not right for the weather. I pretty much needed new tires but could not afford them at the time. Anyway, suffice it to say, my brother and his wife went off on me and basically stated that they were done with me. They were done with me treating them like crap and using foul language in front of their children. Now, let it be known that I have never ever used foul language in front of any child; my niece and nephews or any other child for that matter. That is not me. My brother on the other hand...he has but I digress.

Anyway, things have been kind of bumpy since then and while it was 2 months before I actually saw the kids, I have finally been able to see them for the last month or there about. However, I found out that my brother and his wife are waiting for an apology...the apology they want is for saying no that day of the snow and for treating them like crap as they stated. I am not even sure how I have treated them like crap because I have always been there when they needed me. With the exception of not being there 3 or 4 times that I was not feeling well and even then I got an attitude from them. I just don't get it.

More than that, my brother saying he loves me but has not forgiven me yet. How can you love someone but not forgive them? Is that even possible? Furthermore, the only thing that I know for sure that I am wrong in is for the time I argued with my brother in front of the kids and it made them cry because they didn't understand what was going on and another time that I called me brother a butthead in front of the kids. I should have never allowed that to happen and am truly sorry for it.

The other day, I tried to speak to my brother about it but as usual he cut me off and said he had to go. I mean seriously...is this happening? My brother and I used to be close...not anymore. And in all honesty, I feel like it has alot to do with his wife. I never felt like she ever liked me and the only time she liked me was when I was doing something for her...especially when the babies came along but of course, I never minded being there with the babies...they have been my life and would never change that for the world. She always said I never seem to want to spend time with her...honestly that was because I got tired of her idea of spending time together was me doing things for her. I don't mind helping but I do mind being taken advantage of. I don't know. Am I wrong in feeling like the reason they are mad at me is because I said no for the final time and thought of myself for once, which I hardly ever do???

I wish my Aunt Jo were still alive, she always had a great way of showing me a different perspective when I needed one.

But I guess what I am asking is if I am wrong in feeling these feelings in these two different situations.

What do you think? (Whoever reads this)

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Long time...New Blog

So, I just realized that I have not blogged in a VERY long time. Lots has happend but more than that I just have been so busy with work and taking care of family things that I just am too tired to think about anything to write about.

But here is a quick rundown on what's been taking place...

Got a job...not what I want but it's a job and I'm just blessed to have one; I'm finding a new way of looking at it and it's actually helping me see things differently

Helping my best friend prepare for her up coming wedding in July

Looking for a job in the medical industry...not having much luck

Trying to find time to plan Steve's and my wedding

Cell phone broke 6 months before I was ready to get a new one...got new phone that I am not too sure I like but starting to get used to it

Steve is contemplating getting two jobs to help get us outta debt or at least at a happy medium and less of a drowning/head above water feeling...not really liking the thought of it all but I'm going to be as supportive as possible and just love Steve for wanting to make our life better in the finanical department

I'm trying to get back into my crafts...it's really helping me to relax

I think that's about it. Life is still life and all is good...nothing to complain about.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

A Mix of a Blog

I am not sure where to start. I know, I can start at the beginning but there really is no beginning to be had or seen. This is due in part to the mixture of the things that have been taking place lately.

First, I highly recommend a good silent scream. I discovered this earlier this evening after a small situation where I was told basically that the feelings I was having were not necessary. Ok, they may not be necessary but they are mine and I have every right to have and feel my feelings; reguardless of if they are necessary or not. I feel better now. LOL!!!

Moving on, I finally found myself a little job of sorts. It's not much but with God guiding me in this, who knows it could be something great. At least, that is how I am looking at it because if I look at it any other way; I just might go nuts. I certainly hope I don't go nuts anyway. LOL!

What else? Ah yes! I finally sold my wedding dress from what was supposed to be for my first and only marriage to an ex who I am so glad is no longer in my life. Steve is pretty happy about it too. It's kind of strange, but a funny strange not weird strange about Steve's feelings on that. I remember when we first started talking about marriage he said he would be fine with the dress I had. Then not long after we got engaged, he said he had something to tell me and told me that he would much rather me have a dress that was for him and me...not the one that was originally for another man who didn't deserve me. Now that is not the strange part, the strange part is; he refused to even look at the dress even for a second.

You see my best friend, Kellie is getting married. Even though she has been engaged for 2 years and they were going to wait until they could afford a house, they have decided to get married in a matter of months. The reason for this sudden change of plans is not really easy to explain. I kind of understand but still a little confused about it but anyway, Kellie had been wondering about my dress and asked me to bring it by last night to her house. The moment she looked at it, she said, "I love it". She tried it on and although it needs some alterations, she looks absolutely beautiful in it. But back to what I was saying, Steve refused to look at it. As I took it out of the closet that I kept it in, I said; "It might be gone for good after tonight." He shook his head and said, "I don't want to see it. We have a new life together and that is a part of your past. Not the future." I told him I would see him later and went on my way.

So, now I have little to no stress due to my discovery of the silent scream, a new job of sorts and, Kellie has taken my dress and bought it from me.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

A poem for Steve

There is a love that no one can truly comprehend
No one knows where it really begins and if you are lucky it will never ever end

There is a love that many wish and pray to God for
Some are blessed enough to receive this kind of love and so much more

There is a love that when you least expect it, it comes to you
It's the kind of love that is absolute and true

There is a love that only one other kind of love can compare to it
That is the love of God; and His love is complete and perfect

We have this love that no one can ever take away
Because I will love you forever and always; plus 1 day

(c) - 2009 Becky W.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

An Open Letter to God...

Dear God,


It's me, one of your millions and millions of daughters, Becky. Can we talk? I understand that you never ever said that life would be easy but um, can you help me out a bit here? I mean don't get me wrong I know I am the clay and you are the potter; and you gotta mold and shape me, and all that jazz but I feel like I have had enough for a bit and need a wee bit of a break; if it's possible. If not, could just give me the peace and strength I need to get through this time?

Since October of last year, I have been having struggle after struggle and just when I think I have made it through; more struggle comes my way and I feel so tired that all I want to do is sleep until it all goes away and I know it can't be that way. I need a job, like last week. I do believe there is a job out there for me but I gotta tell ya; I'm getting tired of searching. I feel like I am fishing in a body of water that has nothing but sewage floating around in it and the fish have all bailed out in search of better living conditions.

So, if you could, and when you have time; could you help me out a little? Oh! I know you have provided for me thus far but in all honesty, I wish to be able to have the provision come from you through me for once. It's hard to watch someone else struggle because of my struggle. I just don't see where that is fair to them even though they love me as much as they do to do anything for me no matter what the reason or need.

I hope that I am not asking for too much here. I love you and pray you are with me always.

Love,
Becky

Monday, March 16, 2009

A Wedding Date is SET!!!

Steve and I finally set a date for our wedding. We have decided to get married April 17, 2010. I am so excited. It's almost weird for me to think I will no longer be known as a "Wilson" but will be known as a "Nash". Craziness!!! LOL!!!

Since we have set a date, we have gotten mixed reviews; not like the opinions or thoughts matter much to us because of the fact that it is our day. One person said we were waiting too long to get married. I was kind of surprised by that and honestly didn't know how to react to this.

So, yeah we have a date set and now the planning really begins...hmmm!!!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

God never said...

...that life would be easy. What a statement or rather provoking thought. I mean I know God didn't say these exact words verbatim but still in His word He shows us that there will be times of tests and trials. Our faith is tested, our patience is tested and, so much more. Sometimes I wonder just how much more I can take before I feel like or even come close to losing all self control over my emotions and ability to stay, shall we say sane? While some stresses I can easily handle there have been some in the past week or so that have been more than I feel like I can handle.

Ever since I can remember I have been there for my family in ever sense of the statement and even thought. There has never been a time that I haven't been there as much as I possibly could be. Some of those times were the absolute toughest I have ever faced; there were moments that I didn't think that I was strong enough to get through it all but I did. So for this newest moment in my life to take place, I am left feeling stuck. I almost feel like I am in cement or something like that and just can't get out. As hard as I try, I just can't get out of this place. Trust me when I say that I am giving it to God and continue to every day since this all took place. But I still feel stuck.

I don't want to talk badly about someone or make them out to be the complete "bad guy" but as the situation goes, these people have taken a part of my heart away and in the mist of it can't see beyond their miscontruded truth. I want so badly to response to them but I can't because of their inability to see anything but what they see. I seriously don't like this; hence me feeling stuck.

So, I am left to wonder what will happen from here on out with these people I speak of??? At this point, I will put nothing passed them. Maybe I could be wrong???

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Life Changes...

Today was a day that brought a great loss. We (mainly those that knew her best) lost a great woman today. Grandma Dot as I knew her, was a great lady. Although I have only known her 7.5 years of her life, she greatly touched mine. Grandma Dot is my sister in law, Courtney's Grandmother. A lady who I believe was more like her best friend than her grandma. And I for one can truly respect and sympathize with her loss.

Her death made me think about a lot of things today. Mainly how life changes and wishing beyond anything imaginable that life would never change but at that same time that it would only change just enough for life to continue. It also got me to thinking about my family.

Although we do not always see eye to eye, I do truly and honestly love each and everyone in my family. And I wish for them all to know that I do love them.

As stated before, Grandma Dot's passing made me think about a lot of things today. Steve and I went driving, mostly to get my mind off of the sadness that I have been feeling for the Choco family. While driving, we somehow ended up in different places that I grew up in or around. Different places that made me realize how much I don't want life to change. But what makes me wish this even more, is wishing that we could have all those who passed away back...even if it were just one more day.

When I think about Grandma Dot, I think about someone who just loved life and everyone around her, even if she didn't know you; which was the case when Jeremy and Courtney first got married, we met them the day of the wedding pretty much with just hours to go. She had this way about her that you felt like she was your grandma even though she really wasn't.

To say the least, this is a sad day for all who even knew Grandma Dot...even sadder for those who were closer than ever to her.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all this day and always.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

How do I?

Ok, so I have noticed that April and her sister, Sarah have changed their themes on this blogger...how do I do that? My page looks so *YAWN* excuse...boring. Help!!! Please, Pretty Please with a cherry on top???

Saturday, January 31, 2009

My Future Hubby Rocks...Our Love Story Edition

So, after reading my friend, April's love story with her Hubby Cory; I was inspired to share Steve's and My Love Story.

Let's see going on 8 years ago, my family and I started going to this church that we now no longer go to. Anyway, I remember seeing Steve a few times and thinking, "He's cute." and I began to wonder about him. I was thinking about going up to him but it was then that I realized that he is deaf (through seeing him speak to his mother is what I now know is cued speech) and I lost my nerve because I didn't know how to sign except for a few exceptions (like my ABC's and a few words). Before long, he came up to me and said hi. I was kind of surprised that he could speak and that he approached me. We started to talk just about every time we saw each other in church but that was about it. My Aunt Jo once told me not long after Steve and I met that she saw us together in her mind's eye. I tried to keep my cool around him because I did develop some feelings for him...until I found out his age. Let's just say he was barely legal and I kind of didn't think that, that would be appropriate...at least that time.

Skipping ahead, not long after that my family and I ended up leaving the church because we didn't like what we were learning about what was happening in the church in many areas of the church. It was not long after that, that I realized that I had left him behind too. We had become fairly close friends...as close as we could be considering.

I now realize that God used that time to mold us and create us a better people. 9 months ago, I happened to hook up with an old church from on myspace who I knew had known Steve and his family. I remember going through her pictures and coming across a picture with Steve in it. I was so excited because I had never forgotten about him and even in the years after leaving the church and him behind had tried to find him. I did have luck once but at that time he was with another girl and I didn't want to come in between that. Anyway, back to what I was saying...

After seeing him in this picture, I decided to see if he was one of her friends. Low and behold, he was and that made me even more excited. I sent him a message; hoping he would remember me. He did.

We started hanging out not long after we started talking again via myspace and some text messages. I would later find out that he had feelings for me back in the day and missed me when I went away. We took the time to really reconnect and learn who we were after all these years. I prayed that he would still have the same feelings for me and that we would grow in love. My prayers were answered. He asked me to be his girl. I said yes. We started talking about marriage. He said he knew I would be his wife when he let go of his fear of being hurt. Like myself, he has had some very bad unhealthy relationships. His fear, like mine came from the past hurts he experienced. He said that God told him it was ok. (I paraphrase here of course).

I know that God orchestrated everything and everyone in our lives. It was just a matter of allowing God to do what He needed to do and had always planned to do for us.

PS: Thanks April for sharing your story. It really did open the door for me to see the blessings I have in my life. With certain things going on lately in my family, I needed this; it helps to see the blessings in the mist of trials.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Introducing My New Nephew...


Wyatt

Dresses and other things I like...a bit of a few choices that I am looking at...

http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/Collection/product-page.asp?q=Wedding+Dress&SKU=Faith&i=37869409273



http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/Collection/product-page.asp?q=Wedding+Dress&SKU=JordanMarie&i=37869409273#Page_1



http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/Collection/product-page.asp?q=tiara&SKU=C7164&i=37869409273


http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/Collection/product-page.asp?q=tiara&SKU=DH4044&i=37869409273


http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/Collection/product-page.asp?q=shoes&SKU=Valerie742&i=37869409273

Link for Wedding Dress I like...

http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/Collection/product-page.asp?q=Wedding+Dress&SKU=Erin&i=37869409273#Page_1


Tell me what you think?

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Wedding Things ~n~ More

Below is an idea of the wedding dress that I am looking to possibly get. I am not sure yet though. Because of the theme we are going with, I am looking for a very different dress.

Let me know what you think???






Now my ring. This is my temp ring. Steve and I are planning on having something special made by his Aunt who is a jeweler.

Monday, January 26, 2009

I'm asking myself...

...did I go to college for nothing? I ask this question because now that I have been given the go ahead to get a job from my doctor, I am having loads of unluck finding one. The other reason I am asking this question is because earlier tonight, while watching the news, I heard of so many industries letting their people go and cutting hours; as well as pay for others. It scares the begeezus outta me. It makes me wonder if I am and many others are going to be able to make a life for ourselves or going to be living hand to mouth.

I don't want to worry about my well-being or my bid to "survive" this world and all that it takes to live a good life, not a perfect life but a good life.

The search continues for a job...at least one that allows me to be provided for.

Friday, January 23, 2009

I love....

....my baby! He gave me the best day today. A few days ago, he told me that he had a surprise for me. He said, I would have to be blindfolded and could not even try to peek. We kind of over slept for what we needed to get done today but he still took me for my surprise.

My surprise??? He took me to this place called, "Xpress It"; it's a ceramic painting place in Crofton. When we first reconnected and hung out as friends, I told him that I had always wanted to do something like that but didn't want to do it alone and most times didn't have anyone to do it with because they were always busy or something would come up. I was so surprised even though it would not be that big of a deal for someone else, it was a big deal for me. I love the simple things, the little things.

As for what I painted, I painted a butterfly shaped dish. I definitely want to go back and do it again. I think next time I will paint some pet dishes for my cats, Cleo and Tigger. It was so hard to choose what to paint. Steve was hoping to paint a gecko but they were out of the ceramic ones they normally carry. It was then that I saw that they had a wood shaped gecko thing on the wall. The lady said that is for their glass mosaics that they have available if he wanted to do that. He is so proud of his creation as am I.

It was a good day!

PS: Pictures of our creations to come once complete after the finishing touches.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Oh! Hunting I will go...Dress Hunting that is...

For a while now I have been thinking about selling the wedding dress that My Mom bought me for what was to be my first and only marriage about 6 years ago. Yes, you read correctly; I have had a wedding dress in my closet for 6 years. I always thought that it would be the dress I would wear regardless of who I would marry. While Steve really didn't have any issues against it, tonight he finally told me that he had been thinking about it and said that he would like for me to have a dress that would represent our union and not what was with another man. If that makes sense.

So, now the hunt begins for a new dress and the hope also begins to sell this dress that I currently have. For anyone interested...here are the details: Worn once when tried on to buy, paid $400.00 for the dress and $150.00 for the veil that will be sold along with it. Both in great condition and extremely beautiful. Strapless. Off white cream in color. Veil is the same color and is accented with crystal like jewels in between the scallops of the design in the veil. Dress is size 18.

Now the dress I am looking for is hard to describe but as soon as I get pictures I will post them...

I'm off to do some hunting online. Later...

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Contemplating Wedding Ideas and Choices Made

So, I'm getting married. HOLY JUMPIN' JESUS ON A POGO STICK!!!! As I stated in a previous blog, this feels so real and so great. I still sometimes can't believe it though.

There is so much to think about. We have yet to pick a date. This is due in part to we don't want to make that committment without getting certain things in order; mainly getting myself a job (still waiting on my doctor to release me to work because of my knee). We want to have some finanical stability before we get married. With Steve's job, he does make good money but it's not enough to live on; much less get married. We want to do things as close to right as possible. But that doesn't mean that we have not made any plans/choices for the wedding.

So far, we have decided that there will be 4 Attendants on both sides. His are: Andrew - Steve's younger brother, Peter - Steve's youngest brother, Tony - Steve's Friend and Boss; and, Brian - Steve's Older Cousin. Mine are: Kellie - My best friend, Kristy - My childhood best friend, Courtney - My sister in law and, Amy - Steve's younger cousin. We have yet to ask either of them but I don't see an issue with either of them saying no. We've also picked colors. They are midnight blue, silver and, crystal (the last one is not really a color persay but we are going to incorporate it in our wedding. Now the wedding itself is going to be a bit different. It's going to be a bit traditional with a twist of punk. The punk is definitely Steve's style coming into play there because that is just him and because I am so not the typical bride to be, I will forever and always say that this is OUR wedding; not just mine. There are so many brides out there at that say it's my day blah blah. I totally think it is about both the bride and the groom. Now, I am little weary thinking about the punk aspect of the wedding but I think I can make it work with my womanly touches without Steve complaining too much. LOL!!!

Let's see what else...oh yeah! We have decided on some decor for the reception. Steve loves fish and he has gotten me into fish as well. So we are going to somehow have fish as part of our center pieces on the tables at our reception.

So far things are coming together. But I know that it will not always be this way....LOL!!!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Love and Marriage...

...No, I am not going to sing the theme song to that old show. LOL! I was just sitting here thinking about my engagement and pending marriage.

You see at least 2 other times I was engaged and clearly they both didn't work out. When I look at my ring, (pictures coming soon; I promise) I realize there is something completely different in this ring. This ring is the real thing.

It's like my last knee surgery. The first two were so different from this last one. I feel stronger and more confident that this one is the one that finally "fixed" me.

With this 3rd engagement, I realize that I finally have the man that God created for me and me for him. I know that without any doubt, even in the not so good of times; that Steve and I were meant to be.

Now that we are engaged, I find myself thinking about everything from colors to where we will live and so on. I find myself overthinking; which I am very good at. It's funny, 8 months ago we were just friends with a pinch more there growing...and now we are heading down the road to be husband and wife.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

He asked...

...and I said, "YES!"

So, I have been asked to blog about my proposal. Ok, here it goes....

For a while now Steve and I have been talking about getting married and all that good stuff that comes with getting married. All the while just taking things as they come because in life there are no real certainties that things will work out the way you hope that they do. Well, it was getting close to Christmas and Steve started bringing up a little more; I was pretty sure that he was going to ask for at Christmas but not too long before Christmas he suggests with money being tight for us both that we just focus on getting presents for our families and then we would wait until after the New Year to get our presents for each other. This was fine by me because I am more of a giver than a taker. Ok, so skipping ahead.

We were at his night job last week week, I believe it was Wednesday; when he says that he going to need me the coming Tuesday which was last night but that was all he said. I politely reminded him that I was going to be needed at my brother's and his wife's that night. He said, "I'll change that." I was a little on the weary side of that because of how my brother and his wife are when it comes to needing my help, they will not let go of me for anyone unless it is a great emergency. Well, thinking that Jeremy is going to say no; I was pretty much prepared for a let down. But the no never came and all he said was ok. I was thinking that was a little strange. I asked Steve what he needed me for and all he said was, "It's a surprise." Now I am thinking, "Ok! What could it be?" I kind of let it go until that Friday night when I asked him if it was my Christmas present, he gave his standard; I-wanna-say-yes-but-I-love-to-torture-you answer, "Maybe". I knew that was a yes. I kept asking questions. After a while he says, "Ok! You want to know so badly, I am going to just act it out for you." I started to protest because I wanted to wait until the actual day that he had things planned out. But he acted it out anyway. I didn't believe him when he got on one knee and pretended to open a box and hold it out to me. And then he asked me...he told me later he wanted to ask me in private before he gave me a ring for all to see first because he is somewhat of a private person. I didn't mind it one bit. But then with certain bills coming up, I started to wonder if he had even gotten a ring or was going to be able to if he hadn't already. So, when Tuesday came and nothing special happened like he said it would; I was feeling a little bummed. Skipping ahead again....

So, I am sitting in the living room while Steve is shampooing the carpets. He comes over and sits next to me, taking a break. He said, "I really wanted to do this in a special way but it looks like that is not going to happen." He then got on one knee and pulls out the box. He said, "I love you. Will you be my wife and live with me in the hard times and the good times; no matter what comes our way, until our last day of life?" I told him yes.

Now for the ladies who want the details of the ring...I have been told that it is just a temporary ring, that the "real" one will be better than the one I have now. It's a round cut solitare. I will post pictures soon.

So, there it is...the proposal.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

A New Year

Wow! Talk about falling off the face of the plant??? It's been almost a month since I last blogged anything. So, to make up for lost time I will bring in the new year kickin' it blog style.

First and foremost, my new nephew arrived yesterday morning at 9:07am weighing in at 8.75 lbs and 20.6 inches long. BIG BOY!!!! His name is Wyatt Alan Redick (2nd middle name may be spelled wrong because I keep forgetting to ask my sis in law how she spells it). He is the final addition to the Wilson clan for my brother and his wife. And boy does he fit that mold. He already knows what he wants when he wants it but fortunately, does make too much of a fuss about it...at least not yet; we are still waiting to see how his little personality is. If he is anything like his Big Sister and Brother, it will not take long.

In other news, Steve and I are doing well. We are still taking things as they come and learning more and more about each other as the days pass by. I am so blessed with him in my life. I can't see my life with him now, not that I saw it before when we first met 7 years ago.

Things with my knee are getting better each day, although there are days when I don't always feel that way. But they are getting better. Hopefully, I will be able to get good news when I see my doctor again and he tells me that I can start looking for a part-time job of some sort...until then, I am looking into becoming an Avon consultant. I will keep that detail open as it becomes more updated.

That is about all...til next time.