Day 486 ~ Trust & Love (I)

Day 1 of the Husband Encouragement Challenge
courtesy of ReviveOurHearts.com

The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. (Prov. 31:11-12)

To refresh your memory, here's the 30-Day Encouragement Challenge for the next 30 days:

•  You can't say anything negative about your husband . . . to your husband . . . or to anyone else, about your husband.
• Say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband . . . to your husband . . . and to someone else, about your husband!

To help you get started, have you ever thanked your husband for choosing you above all other women? He found you attractive as a person, and appreciated you. Though many circumstances in your marriage may have changed, let your husband know that you are glad God led you together, and that you want to be a blessing to him for the rest of your marriage. Let him know that he can trust you to be in his corner.  

One of the best opportunities to express your gratitude is first thing in the morning. How do you greet your husband each morning? Is he confident in your love? Give him a "wake up call" that he'll never forget—a big "I love you" and an "I'm so glad I'm your wife!" 

Okay ... day 1 ... said and done.  
I'm going to keep this simple and not let it get too wordy.   

Even with all the pressures trying to make ends meet and everyday life... It is easy to get lost in what life gives you each day.  All I know is that I wanted a peaceful day.  So if Dean "vented" anything, I didn't engage.  I just let him vent.  I didn't take it personal.  I just acknowledged what he said, gave a nod of the head and went back to what I needed to get done.  I did get a chance of seeing him during the day and before I left I leaned into him and whispered in his ear how lucky I was that he "chose" my for his wife and a simple "I love you".  He then gave me a sweet smile and kiss.

We'll see where this challenge takes our relationship....

[here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...

I am second..

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

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Day 408 ~ #1 of My 30 Days of Truth...

SO here goes Day 1 of my 30 Days of Truth challenge   I will admit that I changed one question and changed a few curse words... other than that the challenge is intact. 

Day 01 : Something you hate about yourself.

Wow... So, I have been thinking about this all day... What do I hate about myself?  hmmmm...


After much thought and consideration, I would have to say that there are two things that I hate about myself... I just couldn't make up my mind between the two.


Can I say dislike?  "Hate" is such a strong word.


Anyhooo.... 


First thing I hate about myself is that I am not confident enough about myself.  I second guess myself, always have.  Unsure if I am saying the right thing or doing the right thing.  I think this is part of wanting to please others .  You know, not wanting to ruffle anyone's feathers and all.


Tied for first is the fact that I get intimidated very easily.  I really do not like this about myself.  I pretty much can stand on my own, and believe very strongly in all that I believe in...  But get me around someone with a very strong personality, a man no less... and I coward down like a baby.  This I know for sure I can thank my father for.  He was very threatening to me, plus it didn't help that I had witnessed him hit my mother several times as a child... 


Okay.. make it three things I don't like about myself... because as I sat here writing this I realized that along with a lack of self esteem/confidence and intimidation.. is my quick anger.  It has come out more so in recent years (the beginnings of menopause for sure!) and I am not liking it.  I will blow up at something... and then after the fact ask myself where the heck that came from.  Was that my evil twin sister or what?!  My husband says its okay because at least I am aware about it and realize it... and I am trying to work on it and snip it at the bud.  So... I guess he does have a point... after all I could be a bitch and not care about it at all!  HAHAHA   Thank God that's not the case.


So there you have it... not one, not two, but three things I do not like about myself.

what's next? ...

Day 02 : Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 : Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 : Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 : Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 : Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 : Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 : Someone who made your life hell, or treated you horribly.
Day 09 : Someone you didn't want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 : Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 : Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 : Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 : A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 : A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 : Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you've tried living without it.
Day 16 : Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 : A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 : Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 : What do you think of religion?  Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 : Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 : (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 : Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 : Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 : Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 : The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 : Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 : What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 : Name a decision you made that caused a chain of events that would not have happened if it wasn't for that decision.
Day 29 : Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 : A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself

Soo...  here goes another challenge and by the looks of this one... well I have a feeling I may get more out of this than just a 30 day challenge.

Hey if you want to join along... well let me know in a comment and I'll visit your challenge each day.  We could even link up our blogs.  wink, wink.  No.. seriously we could.

Here's to my 30 Days of Truth challenge!

I am second.

[here's to you finding your... ]

Peace...

... for a, l & c.  You are my sunshine(s).  

Images are courtesy of google or Bing images.  Some images maybe labeled property of Carla Barila Karam and of this blog, Took It... Making It... Living It... My Life .  © 2012  U.S Copyright Laws apply.