I have been reading friends blogs and at some point they always explain why they chose the name that they did. I like their names, mine, I think sounds a little corny but it is "me". And there is a special meaning to it.
I think God chooses to teach me lessons every year. One year, it was about being content with what I have, other times, it is just patience - a reoccurring theme! This year, I think it is about counting your blessings ie focusing on what is positive; however small. Hence, the last part of my title. The first part has to do with my wedding.
My husband is a lot more involved in planning events and decorating our house than I would like. Sometimes, I just want him to say, "Whatever you want, dear." He isn't like that. Now, usually, he lets me pick small things (like beige lamp shades or table clothes) but he has definite opinions on what he likes and doesn't. I guess it makes sense; he lives here too and it is his "castle". I wouldn't want to live in a place surrounded by things I didn't care for. And I suppose all wives go through it to some degree ie "No flowers in MY bedroom." But sometimes, it is a pain. For example, it took us 2 years to decide on living room lamps - and to get rid of his bachelor ones! Our styles are similar but just so slightly off that it makes it hard to agree things. We have been talking about a new couch for over a year. However, when we do decide TOGETHER, we are very happy with the results. I really love the living room lamps.
But what does this have to do with the title? Ok, more about style later!
When we were planning our wedding (just wait, I will get to it), I did the "Here are 3 choices, what do you think?" method of involving my soon to be. I guess, I should have listened more and I would have known what our marriage would be like because he did have definite opinions about invitations, color, etc. Poor guy, I did not let him have his colar-less tux. While he had those opinions (some of which I steamrolled over) one thing he did insist on was roses. He loves roses. We got married in June so ok, we had roses. Since then, roses have become "our flower". I have only ever been given roses from my husband. I have even given him roses - note, guys, even Renaissance ones like mine, don't really dig getting flowers.
And now, the reason for the story, Sometimes, blessings are like getting a rose from one who loves you, you get a whole dozen and the room is filled with the fragrance and beauty. Sometimes, you get just one rose, still, you have the fragrance and beauty but sometimes, you get just a petal and you really have to hold the petal close to appreciate the beauty, the smell, the texture.
Sometimes, the blessings are very obvious and sometimes, you have to really look at it to appreciate it.
So be a blessing to someone today and my hope is you have a blessing yourself!
Belinda
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