Ok, a long while.
Two years.
I tried MANY times to get back into the old blog, changed passwords, emailing the website and whatever else I could try but was never able to actually log into it. I just took it as a sign that I should just "move on". I'm kind of glad that I couldn't get back into it. There is something sweet about being able to start fresh, clean, untainted - new.
"'Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.'"
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.'"
Isaiah 43:18-19
Before I continue writing this blog, I must give two confessions:
1. I am a singer/songwriter at heart who lives in her own personal Nashville. I will probably mention songs in my blogs. I even named my blog "Liner Notes" as if to write a letter at the end of an album I have poured my heart and soul into. I hope the good parts of my album/blog will pour into you, and you will just be forgiving for any bad parts. True fans/friends are loving and forgiving. :)
2. I also live in my own personal fairytale. And that was before I was a newlywed. :) my closest fans can testify to this. I have a great love for Disney and an even greater one for my Jesus and I truly believe I have the best of both worlds. :) Welcome to my fairytale.
Once upon a time.....
1. I am a singer/songwriter at heart who lives in her own personal Nashville. I will probably mention songs in my blogs. I even named my blog "Liner Notes" as if to write a letter at the end of an album I have poured my heart and soul into. I hope the good parts of my album/blog will pour into you, and you will just be forgiving for any bad parts. True fans/friends are loving and forgiving. :)
2. I also live in my own personal fairytale. And that was before I was a newlywed. :) my closest fans can testify to this. I have a great love for Disney and an even greater one for my Jesus and I truly believe I have the best of both worlds. :) Welcome to my fairytale.
Once upon a time.....
Two years ago today, October 21st, 2012, my husband and I started dating.
And we are never going to stop. :)
This month we will have been married for 5 glorious newlywed-months.
In keeping with my slight fairytale theme of this blog entry I wish to share a piece of something I gave to the wonderful women at my bridal shower:
And we are never going to stop. :)
This month we will have been married for 5 glorious newlywed-months.
In keeping with my slight fairytale theme of this blog entry I wish to share a piece of something I gave to the wonderful women at my bridal shower:
"Dear Sister,
It means a lot to me that you came to my bridal shower today. I’m writing this note (well typing cuz it looks so much nicer, right?) so I can let you in on a little secret. Okay? Here goes:
I believe in fairytale love stories.
Sort of.
I realize this may sound like I own too many Disney movies (I probably do) but in a way, I really do believe them. Or at least I like to think I live in my own personal fairytale. As I think about Tom and I getting married (Gah!) I know that it's God who put us together, because He loves us and He gives good gifts.
The fairytale feeling comes from seeing God do things that only He could do to bring us together.....
...Happy Ever After,
♥ - Annika"
That was part of the thank you note I gave to the married women. I'll get to the single ladies in a bit but for now, I wanna tell you about my fairytale.
Being married is pretty much everything I expected it to be. Except more fun. ^_^
Instead of a castle we live in a two bedroom apartment but it works out great, considering the lack of servants. I mean really - who wants to clean a million royal chambers, bathrooms and kitchens, right? And since we're not the super wealthiest in the land we both get up and go to work every day. By the way -- the Seven Dwarfs are not singing "hi-ho" if you listen carefully enough it's "I owe, I owe, so off to work we go..." ;)
The Prince and I speak in our own secret codes called "Pink" (me) and "Blue" (him) and if we forget to speak the right codes
BAM!
WACK!
--- ok not really but sometimes it can be a bumpy ride for a few minutes there.
I make dinner every night, 99% of the time, and it usually comes out good, sometimes it comes out REALLY good, and sometimes rather funky/interesting but always with the best intentions. The prince is always super patient/understanding about the meals and when we both think it's REALLY bad we go for the backup frozen pizza. :)
My desserts are always awesome. You can see photos on my facebook. :)
We learn.
We learn a lot.
We learn things like:
We could both afford to be less and more sensitive. But I think that's most couples so we're ok.
If we don't put Jesus first and spend time in His Word, we won't know how to put eachother first instead of ourselves.
Sometimes we're really good at reading eachother's minds........and sometimes not so much. :)
We argue sometimes. But we always make up. Sometimes faster than others.
We sometimes don't like eachother, but we always love eachother.
We always have eachother's back.
We always trust eachother.
Forgiving is a must! :)
We go on dates. Stay up late. Eat ice cream. Grocery shop. Pay bills.
He bought me my favorite flowers yesterday. (technically today is Monday - i didn't get to post this last night but i insisted on keeping the date) :)
Today our fairytale consisted of me cleaning the apartmentcastle and prince charming is sleep next to me as I type. He's sick. I so hope he feels better soon cuz I feel bad for him. Lol - he's more concerned about me getting sick than I am. :)
I love our love story. I love the wonderful loving God who gave it to us. Only He could do what He's done in and through us.
Now for my single women. This is for you:
"Dear Sister,
I wanted to share a quote with you. I love this quote because even though it’s not directly from the Bible, I believe it has a reflection of God’s heart for us…
“My Dear One,
No man can ever claim you unless he claims you from Me. I reserved a man for you who has My heart and loves Me more than he will love you. Soon you will meet him. I have the perfect time. You are My princess, you are My daughter, let no prince claim you unless he asks you from My hand for I am your Father, the King of Kings. You, my princess, are worth loving and deserve a prince.
♥ -- God”
I remember the first time Jesus told me He had someone for me. I thought I was crazy. Truthfully I didn’t want to be with anyone because I was hurting, but He said He had someone and I’d meet him in a year.
True to His Word, one year later He brought me Tom. You are getting this note from me because I want to encourage your heart to hold on, hold out for that which only God can do for you. If it’s continuing a relationship you have, repairing an old one or bringing you a new one or living out your love story with Jesus, Himself, I guarantee you no one else can beat what Jesus has for you. It is no silly saying that God writes the best love stories. It’s Truth.
A sweeter Truth is that He is the best Love Story.
He loves us when we’re unlovable. He wants us when we feel unwantable. He says we’re beautiful makeup and hair done or not.
He always, always keeps His promises. There is no one like Him.
I love you sister and I’m so excited to see what He does for you.
Enjoy this part of your happy ever after."
Princesses!!!! He - Jesus - THE creator of the Universe - the KING of kings has a WONDERFUL plan and purpose for you!!! Prince or no prince! mini princesses and princes or not!
As long as your are God's daughter you have a purpose. You may be single, but you have a purpose. When/if you get married, you are married into a new purpose. But you are never, EVER without purpose. You are never, ever not loved.
Happy Ever After. :)
-- Annika ♥
-- Annika ♥
