The Mailman Answers!

Happy Friday, friends!

As you see, I updated my blog layout a bit. I may not be finished and have a few more things that I want to fix but I'm liking the change. I am going to be blogging as much as I normally do in the next week but after I have Mabel I plan on having some 'guest posters' invade the space! I haven't asked anyone yet so if you have any suggestions on who you'd like to see a post from, please feel free to let me know!

It should be a nice little break for me and a good way for you to get to know some of the most important people in my world.

So, to get the ball rolling (a little early in this case)-

For the first time EVER since I started blogging (almost 4 years ago!), please welcome my husband to the page! Thanks to those of you who asked him a question and showed interest in the things that interest him!

I describe him to you all very honestly and I am aware that it is sometimes intense and raw. We are living a very real life [raising children], embracing a very real marriage [full of many ups and downs], and trying to please God [even in the midst]. There are days and moments when I am challenged to my core by this man in more ways than one, but I am beyond thankful for the partner and friend I have in him. I have great respect for him and I hope that you enjoy hearing his words today!

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Question:

How would you feel if Braden wanted to join the military?

Answer:

I am indifferent about Braden joining. I don't want him to make bad choices or for him to think that is the only option he has. There is obviously a fear behind a loved one joining the military and I can't imagine my son going away and having to worry about him everyday, no matter where he goes. If he chooses to take that route, I would try to encourage him to join a branch that would benefit him instead of possibly ruin four years of his life.

Question:

Your hair always looks so perfect and awesome.

How long does it take you to do it and are you the type to freak out if someone touches it?

Answer:

It takes 2 minutes (maybe) and I don't like people to touch it but then again, no one really tries.

Question:

How patient are you with your children?

Who is more lenient; you or your wife?

Answer:

I'm not always as patient as I would like to be. It's something that I always try to work on and I am very conscience of the times that I am not patient with them and usually feel bad for it right away.

Ramee is more lenient than I am for sure.

Question:

Describe a typical workday for you.

Do you always walk your route or do you sometimes drive?

Do you work inside too, sort mail, etc?

Answer:

A typical work day starts at 7 am. I sort mail anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours in the office. We do this in a small box called a 'case.' It is a small, 3 walled area. After casing, we load up our trucks with the mail to be delivered for the day. Our routes are considered 'park & loops.' We park at a certain location and walk in a loop until we get back to the truck. We drive at least a half-hour a day delivering mail to businesses. We walk anywhere from 8 to 13 miles every day.

Question:

We know you play the guitar but do you have any other hobbies?

Answer:

I like to fish. I enjoy watching UFC. When I have time, I love to exercise or lift weights.

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Ok, so as you all see, my guy is pretty cut & dry! He doesn't give many details and his answers aren't lengthy. This describes him in reality. But this was fun!

Thanks again for taking the time to email me or comment, leaving him a question.

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I am having a really hard time emotionally right now. It's frustrating because I know most of the things I am feeling are very hormonal. Then again, I don't want everyone to think that just because it's my hormones my feelings aren't warranted or well deserved. I want them to be validated for what they are. I feel overwhelmed and exhausted both emotionally and spiritually. Without going into a whole lot of details about what exactly that means, could I just ask that you say a little prayer for me this week?

Lots of amazing (yet HUGE) changes are about to bombard our home and our heart. It's alot to think about and adjust to and I need some help. God, it seems, is the only one who is going to pull through for me and give me the strength I need to get through it all because He truly is the only one who understands. He is already holding me and I feel it. I just need a little bit of mercy and refreshing before this sweet lady enters our world. And I feel it coming.

It's just the dark before the morning.

And don't worry--everything is really ok. It's just hard battling your own emotions and hormones and feeling so out of control. There has come a point in each pregnancy when I have hit this wall and looking back, I felt this way each time for very good reasons. This time is no different.

But I am thanking the Lord that He is still in control even if I feel far from it.

He is still aware. He is still near.

And the Word promises that if I draw near to Him, He will draw near to me.

So today I am. And I am ready to be near to my King.