tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045429259533113093.post4006932960434756527..comments2011-10-16T20:12:50.952-07:00Comments on Esto Perpetua: "You've Got to Start Young”Amber_Keeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08717600656065559877noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045429259533113093.post-64547981907997935352011-09-18T12:15:34.010-07:002011-09-18T12:15:34.010-07:00just like i said about your sister's post, you...just like i said about your sister's post, your post is something i can totally relate to. it's almost like y'all took words from past thoughts i've had.<br /><br />if it makes you feel any better though, most of our furniture are still ones that have either been given to us when we first got married, or i they're incredibly cheap stuff that doesn't match, and i'm still lacking in stuff. my kitchen is practically bare, not cute at all. (you'll see, if ever you get your butt over for a visit=P) our master bedroom still looks like a room that a newlywed couple with no money just moved into. ya know, a newlywed couple that's just livin' on love, hehe ("i could live in a shack, i don't care, as long as i'm with you baby!"). seriously, just a bed and a dresser that isn't the best looking, but it holds clothes. the bed doesn't even have a headboard. how romantic, right? <br /> there's been plenty a time when i would look at that stuff, and go, "maybe next year, we'll be able to afford something better." then ya know what? a baby would come along. babies, kids, they sure can take up money. drew being in the military is a huge blessing (and i am thankful for all his hard work), but he ain't no officer. <br /> here's the thing, i might never have gorgeous expensive furniture, a huge house, the newest of cars (we have a rinky dinky van, and beat up car,but hey, at least the van is payed off!), brand name clothes. it might take forever before we get a nice bedroom set, and i could go on...<br />i could wallow in so much discontentment if i allowed myself which of course in no way breeds the joy a christian should have, but i really feel like there are so many blessings that come out of choosing not to be that way. the blessing of realizing that my husband makes enough money that i get to be a stay-at-home mom and don't have to be away from my children, and get to see their beautiful faces everyday, and witness all their "firsts". the blessing of having a roof over our heads, food on the table, beds to sleep on, a husband who loves me and his children, and so much more. also, if we ever do have the extra money to be able to spend on things that we want, well, it normally goes towards spending it on outings with the kids. hmmm, a brand new bed or a trip to yadayada? spend the money on making awesome memories with the kids, or on something materialistic that we don't necessarily need? <br />drew's little motto has always been, "find happiness in the small things." it isn't super deep, but it's nice to be able to find happiness and beauty in things like God's creation, like your garden you mentioned or something little like the smell of freshly bakes cookies, a day at the park, etc.<br />everyone's posts have been encouraging, and it's nice to know that i'm not alone in this. we're all in it together=)The Huffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570676121046178949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045429259533113093.post-45192042604748223562011-09-17T07:41:04.537-07:002011-09-17T07:41:04.537-07:00LOVE this blog! I think the same way, haha. I'...LOVE this blog! I think the same way, haha. I'm always WAITING to live my life, and it SHOULDN'T be like that! I'm trying to focus on enjoying the NOW. <br /><br />We used to call our couches "that 70's show" couches because they didn't match and they we're old. After we got married we spent some of our money on a new couch!Jessica Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006796249680545692noreply@blogger.com