Anniversary Getaway

Photo album generated with Smilebox On July 8th, my husband and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.  We went on a short getaway to the Canaan Valley/Davis, WV area.  We stayed in a luxury cabin in Dry Fork.  It was beautiful and had a beautiful view.  John loved the hot tub on the back deck, as well as the shower for two.  The cabin had every luxury of home without having to take care of anything.  We will return to the Golden Anchor Cabins.  We had a nice time taking scenic drives, tubing on the Cheat River, eating hot meals (if you are a parent with young children, you understand) and spending time together.  I can't wait to go back and maybe even take the kids!  Thank you for stopping by! ~peace and blessings~ Lisa

31 Days to Pray for Your Spouse Challenge

Join me in this challenge praying for your spouse. The e-book is available on Amazon for the Kindle or you can dowload it by visiting the site above.

~peace and blessings~

Lisa

Love Notes for Hubby

I'm always looking for ways to keep our marriage fresh, as well as ways to show my husband I'm thinking of him. I purchased Mr. Love Notes from Dayspring about 2 weeks ago. The booklet is filled with 32 affirmations for your husband printed on tear out sheets. There is even space on the back for a personal note. I've given 3 to dh over the last 2 weeks. I put one in his drawer in the bathroom, one next to his coffee cup and another between his contact case and solution. He has really reacted positively to the notes! They are only 4.99 a pack or you could make your own...which I've done in the past.

~peace and blessings~

Lisa

Completing Him Challenge~Praying for my Husband

This week as part of the Completing Him Challenge, Courtney challenges us to pray for our husbands daily. I do pray daily for my husband, but this week I'm going to ask him what he'd like me to pray about for him. I also loved the idea of saying a prayer for my husband every time I look at my wedding ring. What a wonderful visual reminder!

Here's the list of prayer ideas Courtney shared:

1. His Wife

2. His Work


3. His Finances


4. His Sexuality


5. His Affections


6. His Temptations


7. His Mind


8. His Fears


9. His Purpose


10. His Choices


11. His Health


12. His Protection


13. His Trials


14. His Integrity


15. His Reputation


16. His Priorities


17. His Relationships


18. His Fatherhood


19. His Past


20. His Attitude


21. His Marriage


22. His Emotions


23. His Walk


24. His Talk


25. His Repentance


26. His Deliverance


27. His Obedience


28. His Self-Image


29. His Faith


30. His Future

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Completing Him Challenge~June 21st~Remembering my vows

I am taking the Summer Marriage Challenge at Women Living Well. This week's activity is to share memories of your wedding day. I don't have many photos because most of them are packed up for the move. I did scan these two from the wedding album.

We were married on July 8, 1995 at our former parish, SS Casimir and Emerich Church. We attended mass there together every Sunday while we were dating and engaged. We then went on to have our children baptised there as well. Our wedding day was unusually cool and overcast, which was very unusual that summer. Thankfully it didn't rain! I remember being very excited about marrying John. I had lost it at rehearsal the night before when practicing the vows, but was all smiles at the actual ceremony. Everything during the ceremony, from the singing to the readings and vows went perfectly. After the ceremony we went to an estate to have our outdoor photos taken, like the one above.

Our Wedding Party


Following the photos, we had a huge "hunky" reception with about 300 guests....give or take. The food was great, the music was fabulous and everyone had a great time. It went by in a blur for us because we were so busy that we had very little time to just party. I wish that would have been different. It was so wonderful to have so many family and friends share in our special day. My pen pal from third grade even flew in from Minnesota to be part of our wedding party. How wonderful is that?!

Fifteen years later, we still consider our vows sacred. Despite many challenges, our love continues to grow each passing day. I couldn't imagine life without my husband.



Blessings,
Lisa