what's in an excursion?

so Osky... I love visiting Mark's parents. Having in-laws is really neat. My family is so different than Mark's. They express themselves differently and have a completely different outlook. We are going DesMoines for an RV show, maybe hit up Jordan Creek and we'll have dinner tonight. I haven't quite figured out how to put into words how they express love. My family just says it and hugs and laughs and is really silly. But the Sandor's are different. ...we were playing cards last time we visited and Rob, the youngest brother, and Mark were arguing. Not fighting, just being really competetive and ornery (sp?). It was an "ah ha" moment.

Is it odd to seek the approval of mother-in-law? I always feel this longing for her... I want to hear, "Well done good and faithful servant..." What's with that?

I miss my mom too. They are in the midst of moving to Florida. Dude. Back to Sarasota. Home. I have to admit, I want to go with. I haven't seen my parents since the Feast. Where I long for Sue's approval, I just want to hold my mom. She's so perfectly comfortable.

Ah, DesMoines. Another Sandor excursion. Sweet ride. Time to bond. I hope we bond.

vexation

There is definitely peace that comes with a good man, isn't there? There are few that have being that I respect more than my husband. With that respect comes so much appreciation and faith.

When Mark and I were falling in love, no one took as much of our time as each other. And we loved it. Some found it adorable - mostly our elders. Others hated it. Many thought he was insane for dating and so abrubtly marrying me. My mom was very nervous for the rate of our relationship.

I don't think we spoke to anyone for 6 months after we got married. I agree that it was a bit rough on some friendships. But the people who were faithful friends before "we were" maintained their strength and faith in me (and him) after.

I came into my own as our relationship grew, as a buttercup in early spring blossoms after the last deep frost. My spring was then followed by vast arrays of flowers.

We recently spent time with our couple friends, people we love SO much. Shelby & Aaron and Mark & I had lunch in LR at Jason's Deli. I love them because they are passionate, driven and they know how to love with all they have. If they can bring such joy as they showed us to each other and show such powerful conviction for this incredible way of life like they do, imagine what true lights they will be when it really counts. I love them.

Last weekend we went to Joplin and spent the evening with Kurt & Ashleigh and their 3 niños. Beautiful children. Again, God-fearing, passionate people. There is a peace in their company.

You know what happy couples are? They are family. Elohim.