Jacob and I enjoyed our Thanksgiving break more than we ever thought imaginable. It was exactly what our relationship, minds, and hearts needed. We spent almost every day together, just enjoying being carefree and having fun. It seems unreal that we might have forgotten how to have fun in only a few months, but I think in a way, we had. My last post revealed a good bit of complaining, and I apologize for that. I do like to be real in my writing and tell what I'm going through personally and what we're going through as a couple, but I don't want it to be composed of complaints.
Anyway, our break was rejuvinating and relaxing. We laughed a lot, we walked and talked a lot, and we were reminded of how perfectly we fit. (Prepare for the cheese..I can't help it) Jacob is the man of my dreams (silly, but true) and I tell him that a lot. He is the funniest person I know, loves me as I've never experienced, is selfless, kind, and has sacrified so much of his energy and strength on completing Physical Therapy school so that we will be able to provide for our family. God called him to become a PT and to use his knowledge and practice to serve the world, and God is making it happen. One day at a time, but only one year and a half left before Jacob moves past the phase of school, studying, and frustration into serving others, and eventually us serving together as he provides PT to the less fortunate, and to those in need elsewhere.
It's funny how our interests can work as one. Jacob will be a Physical Therapist, and I (still no certain career path yet) have a background and passion for the nonprofit sector in general. That being said, if he really does open his own PT practice as he hopes to do, I would plan to create a Foundation aspect as a part of his company. The Foundation would exist so that the employees may serve in areas of poverty in the U.S. and travel to other countries to serve those who do not have access to physical therapy.
"The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Proverbs 16:9
We'll see what we actually end up doing in the long haul, but it's exciting to think about the possibilities. I'm just glad we're together and like-minded.
Time for the thankfuls and joys that we slacked on writing this past week:
- Jacob passing his competency yesterday
- Thankful for the week of thanksgiving. Being with friends, family and one another.
- Visiting Jenna, and her being accepted into the Art Program at Kennesaw!
- Driving with my little sister. She received her license last Tuesday.
- Seriously contemplating adopting a kitten, and then Jacob letting me know that he's not kidding about being allergic.
- Finally receiving my diagnosis for my foot, and being able to start running again with Jake.
- Drive-in movies
- Jake getting to camp with his brother and nephews
- Decorating the Christmas tree and apartment together for our first Christmas. Thank you Target dollar aisle.
- Being able to buy our tickets for Jacob's cousin's wedding in California in December.
- More Wonder Years..
- Conversations with friends.
- Being challenged by Jake to step outside my comfort zone.
- Red velvet whoopie pies (recipe here)
- Jacob loving his iPhone Siri more than me and tweeting that she's "robothot" #weird....#notthankful
- Chick-fil-A dates
- I am real joyful because we keep seeing really cute babies. Jacob is not.
- Eating Menchies froyo and feeling sick from the red velvet flavor.
- Finally finishing thank you notes from the wedding!
- Using our crockpot for the first time, and never going back. (recipe here)
- Falling asleep on Jake's lap for an hour right after arriving home from work.
- Getting excited that he has an entire month off from school in one week!
Will write again next week.
love, the stagnaros
