Being Winsome

I read during my devotions the quote : To win someone , you must be winsome". The dictionary says that winsome means engaging, that someone who is winsome wins friends easily. I don't really know if I am "winsome".. I kind of don't care if I make someone mad... well at least if I don't have any respect for them as a person, but I do care what people think about me. It is hard for me to be winsome because I am one of the moodiest people I know. I remember when God was doing a serious work in my life a couple of years ago. He was teaching me that I couldn't use the fact that" I inherited this from so-and-so, so it's just who I am" as an excuse for not being loving and compassionate. Being loving and compassionate is not my nature.. Why? because my nature is sinful. I'm thankful that although I still have not learned this lesson, God is patient enough to continue teaching me until I do learn it.
May my life be one of love and compassion today.

A week without Corey :(

It does not feel like Wednesday. I have thought it was Thursday all day long. I think my routine has been so messed up with Corey being gone all week. I absolutely hate being home without him. I thought that the puppy would keep me company and he has, but it's just not the same. I miss him so bad today I can hardly stand it.

This is the last night without him though. And I have school tonight so that will pass the time. And THEN:...................LOST... my favorite tv show in the whole wide world. But even it won't be the same without my Corey :(

You know.. I used to be so independent.. and now look what happened.. I fell in love

it's my anniversary

Today is our 2 year wedding anniversary.. February 24.. one of my favorite days..
I love remembering what our wedding day was like. It was one of the best days of my life.
So- in honor of my wonderful husband Corey Allen Dalton...
here is my list of things I love about him..
1. His beautiful eyelashes
2. His laugh.
3. His sense of humor
4. The way he listens to the Lord
5. how hardworking he is...
6. that he is so sensitive
7. that he encourages me about school
8. that he loves music even though he can't sing.. ;)
9. that he calls me bunches just to talk
10. that he cares about what I think
11. he is a TRUE Carolina fan!
12. He loves the Lord!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe I ever found someone that I could love the way I love him. I love him much much more today than I did 2 years ago when I married him, and I didn't know that was possible. I'm excited because God continues to whisper in my ear about our marriage that.."the best is YET to come"..
Corey- if you're reading this.. I miss you terribly and I can't wait for you to come home. Happy Anniversary my sweet best friend.

Somebody's got a case of the mondays....

It's Monday.. and I hate Mondays. And today I'm especially sad because my husband is leaving to go to Maryland for a business trip. Not to mention the fact that tomorrow is our anniversary. Some people might think that I am pathetic but I can't even go all day without talking to Corey. He is my very best friend and I tell him everything. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. We have so much fun together. I'm just going to have to try to make it until Thursday night when he gets home....
Poor me.. All alone with the puppy. at least I have the puppy now.

Pictures and Updates

Fifer after being groomed by a professional

Me asleep with the puppy

Fifer after being "groomed" by me

Our New Family Portrait!

allergies

ok, so I'm allergic to my puppy and it seems like it's getting worse the older he gets.. I'm already taking Benedryl and it helps but it makes me so sleepy I can't stand it. I'm too attached to get rid of him but I'm miserable ... I sneeze nonstop and blow my nose constantly.. I've tried finding some ideas on how to deal with pet allergies online but most of it I'm already doing.. If you have any ideas besides getting rid of him then I'm open to trying just about anything!!!! Please help!

Anniversary

Tonight Corey and I are celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary by going to P.F. Changs and maybe to a movie. I thought I would post my favorite pictures of us from our second year of marriage..

It's been an incredible year.. full of ups and downs, all-the-while bringing us closer together and closer to our Father.