Monday, January 13, 2014

Marvelous Monday! And My Non-Perfect Life Disclaimer...

Sometimes I worry that this blog can come off as my "highlight reel." So before I spout off all the great stuff that I experienced this weekend, I want to be clear that my life is not all rainbows and roses. I yell at my kids; I feel depressed and lonely sometimes; Ben and I have marital conflict; I stray from my relationship with The Lord. Thankfully, the God that I seek to serve is gracious, and He forgives my shortcomings when I ask; He comforts me when I feel down. <---- This tidbit of info is "marvelous" enough to never write another blog post again! But, since the title of this post is Marvelous Monday, I'll go ahead and share a few things from our weekend...

Friday night triple date to Cheesecake Factory:
Ben and me

Me, my sis, and future sis-in-law (Sorry for the bad photo. Lighting inside CF is bad for pics.)
I  had the Chicken Madeira, which was good. But my favorite was the cheesecake: Kahlua Cocoa Coffee, and it was AMAZING!

Saturday morning trip to the Rainforest Zoo. 
We have a season pass but have not been since the summer. They had some new animals, so we had an extra-fun time learning about them!



Saturday afternoon outside playtime.
The rain cleared, so we got to get some fresh air. :)

Awesome Lord's day!
Ben did an amazing job teaching on Jeremiah 17:5-10. Our pastor's sermon on the importance of being dedicated to your local church was bold and convicting. 
I made a new soup/stew in my Crock-pot using Bob's Red Mills Vegi Soup Mix. (Recipe soon!) 
The evening sermon from Titus was spot-on for me as well. After church, Ben said, "Pastor Dan has perfected the art of humble boldness," and I could not agree more. We are blessed with a great church and pastor. 

Sunday afternoon run.
It was a beautiful afternoon. I rarely see this route in daylight, so I had a special appreciation for the view along the way. 

Hope you have a marvelous Monday!

Thanks to Katie at Healthy Diva Eats for hosting this link-up!



8 comments:

  1. It's been awhile since I've stopped by your "imperfect life" blog and I realize the blessings I've been missing! Loved Ben's quote about "art of humble boldness". My family has commented on that most admirable quality of our dear Pastor Dan many times.

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    1. Thanks for stopping in, Ms. Debbie! You are such a blessing!

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  2. No one's life is perfect girl... however I have found that blogging makes me realize just how BLESSED and favored I am. God is so good... isn't He?? Now... I really need some Rush and Lottie time. They are growing way too fast!

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    1. He is so good! And, I KNOW! We've got to see you guys ASAP!

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  3. Looks like a nice weekend! No one is perfect and it is great to be honest about the not-so-good times. I try to do the same on my blog and not always portray the happy times, and like Brittany said, my blog has definitely made me realize how blessed I am!

    -Melissa @ Fit 'n' Well Mommy

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    1. Yes! Blogging is great for reflecting on our blessings! Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Never apologize for people thinking your life is what it seems. You know your struggles & your positives.. and frankly, that's all that matters <3 With that being said, you have a beautiful family dear! Glad to see y'all had a wonderful weekend.

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