I know it has been quite awhile since I posted on this blog. I have had much going on in my life. I like the positive, so I will only share the positive things that have taken place.
I'M MARRIED!!! What? Are you crazy? It's too soon! Yadda, yadda, yadda and a whole lot more yadda. ;-) Yes, after four months of dating and knowing each other; I married a wonderful woman named Shelby. She is an amazing, beautiful, selfless person. I love her and my children adore and love her. Shelby loves my children and it shows in how she treats them and how drawn they are to her.
"The glory of friendship is not in the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is in the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him." ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yes, it will take work, patience and love as we navigate our way through the sometimes tumultuous waters of marriage. However, I hold faith that we will stay the course and through the Lord make our home a wonderful, loving, safe haven from the often horrible things of the outside world.
Last week my gorgeous new bride and I started a weight loss challenge. Her teenage son joined us in the twelve week challenge. My beautiful wife talks a mean game and knows some of the best on-court trash-talking methods I've ever heard. I especially enjoyed the, "I will smash you and then have to pick up your broken, tattered male-ego". I absolutely love this kind of competition. Bring it on Mrs. Hurley! After week one, the trash talking has subsided a bit as numero uno came in at a 1.7% weight loss for week one. My beautiful bride not far behind at just under 1% loss for the week. I will keep you posted. This week I have indulged a bit and she may gain some real ground. Uh-oh!
"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it." ---Bill Cosby
Once again, my heart is full and my smile returns. I am not without pain or sorrow as I do not see my amazing children nearly enough. I am a blessed man and the Lord has blessed me with two amazing children, a second chance with love and two wonderful step-children. When my birth-children are with us it is an amazing experience and I can feel the Lord's presence in this home. When the house is full at these times, there are unlimited smiles and the sound of laughter fills the halls of our home.
"May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer." ---Irish Blessings
