Lately I've come across so many great blogs written by so many of the ladies I love, and the idea just kept bouncing around in my head: I can do that! Often times the blogs I read aren't about anything particularly special. Perhaps it's an entry about someone starting their journey with Christ, or maybe someone talking about their new favorite restaurant, or maybe even someone just sharing their favorite books, beauty products and insights to life.
Whatever they write about, I always end up reading! And the more I thought about it, the more ideas I came up with to write about. So today's topic:
What inspires you?
One of the people who inspires me most (besides Jesus) is my husband, Nic. From the time I met him, I knew that I loved being around him. He smiles all the time, and is always laughing. He makes me feel like I'm a stand-up comedian and let's be real people... I'm not really that funny. He gets grand ideas and actually follows through with them and is the epitome of hard work. He's in the accelerated nursing program at Tech, and since he's so modest I'll take this chance to brag on him: As if it weren't hard enough to get into the program in the first place, he aced his first semester! He's now in his 2nd semester and will be finished in August. I tell him constantly how much I admire his study habits-- if it were me, I doubt I would have received a 4.0; I just don't have that kind of stamina. But besides his outgoing personality and insane work ethic, there's something much more about him that inspires me.
I swear his heart is made of pure gold. The way that he loves is almost unbelievable. The way I see it most is through his patience, with me in particular. Don't get me wrong, I'm a joy to be around (insert wink face that's unavailable) but I definitely have my moments. And instead of getting extremely frustrated and yelling- which he could do- or walking out and taking a drive- which he could do- or even tearing me up in writing- which he could do- he does none of that. Instead, he wraps me in his arms and asks me what's wrong. He says something of the nature, "You're upset... how can I help this?" Don't get me wrong, he has his moments (very few) as well. But in all, I'm constantly amazed by the love that he exudes.
When asked how he loves so well, he says that it comes from God and from the great example his parents have shown throughout the years. I'm daily trying to build and strengthen my relationship with God, but Nic- he's solid. He's a living breathing example of the type of love the Bible teaches. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says " Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, doesn't have a swelled head, doesn't force itself on others, isn't always "me first," doesn't fly off the handle, doesn't keep score of the sins of others, doesn't take joy in others sorrows, takes pleasure in the truth, puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps going to the end" (The Message). And I've gotta say, re-reading those words that I've heard so many times before once again affirms to me that is the love that my husband gives.
So my husband's act of living out the love that God, the Bible and his parents have taught him inspires me to be more loving toward others. This is work, guys, this isn't easy. ...especially with dealing with disrespectful middle-schoolers who like to push their teachers buttons to see how angry they can get. I try to remember: LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! :)
So what inspires you???
So, that's it for today. Hopefully I didn't bore your eyes out. I'm not sure how often I'll post or how long I'll keep up with this thing, but I'm optimistic! I think this will be fun, and even if I write for just myself, it's exciting to try new things.
I hope you all have a great day! Feel free to leave comments or give feedback!
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