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New Authors

I realize that this is not the most exciting post for some of you to read...however, I am a very avid reader... In fact, I spend time reading probably more than I should. It is my way to relax and unwind I guess. Anyhow, if by chance, some of you are like me...you have found that all your favorite authors just don't write fast enough! LOL I have a list of several of my "favorite" authors but I have read all of the books that they have put out...so... I began looking for new authors that held the same values that I enjoy reading. First of all, I'll list some of my favorite authors to give you an idea of my reading style: Ted Dekker, Brandilyn Collins, Terri Blackstock, Jan Karon, Beverly Lewis. I feel like I'm missing some but that at least gives you an idea... So when i was looking for new authors I mentioned it to my aunt; so she suggested Colleen Coble to me, and of the books that I have read I really have enjoyed them... Kathy Herman is another new author that I have really enjoyed reading. So...if you have any good authors to suggest please do so by leaving it in the comments box! I'm sure we will all benefit from it!

Valentine Day Picture

I meant to post this earlier but I forgot...so, I thought I'd post this picture that we took on our first Valentines Day as a married couple.

News and Blessings Abundant

First of all, thanks to all of you who participated in the birthday blogging party! Hope you all had fun! :0) In other news, we have added a member to our church...a very special member I might add... :0) James and Rachel Garis had a beautiful baby girl born to them on friday. She is absolutely gorgeous! Congratualtions to the very blessed mommy and daddy! :0) However, we've had a rough couple of days already this week; but I think we might be on the mend now. LOL My poor hubby got an ear infection that we had to get taken care of and so now he's on the good old Amoxacillon (or however you spell that). So the Lord is good and we can't thank Him enough for His many, many blessings!

Birthday Game

Answers and game winners will be posted on www.joyeverafter.blogspot.com by tomorrow. Don't forget to to check out the blog today! :0)

How Well Do You Know The Birthday Girl?

For those of you who aren't aware of what's going on here...this is the game section for the blogging party thrown by www.joyeverafter.blogspot.com . You can answer these in the comments section or on your own blog! Have fun! :0)

1.) What is her favorite color?
2.) Does she prefer coffee or tea?
3.) What is her favorite flower?
4.) What color are her eyes?
5.) What is her favorite food?
6.) How many kids does she have?
7.) Does she like to read?
8.) What state does she live in?
9.) How long has she been married?
10.) What instrument does she play?

Favorite Valentines Day Memory

Since its valentine's day today, I thought I would relate to you all my favorite valentine's day memory... 2 February's ago, I was still in college at PVBI and my (then) boyfriend was still attending AWC. So, that made it near impossible for us to see each other on this special day...or so I thought... well, my parents were supposed to come out to the school for the day so that helped ease the loneliness a little; but I still wanted to see my sweetie on this romantic holiday... To make a long story short, my sweet man surprised me and came out with my parents to the school (in a horrible snowstorm!!!). Needless to say I was so excited and thrilled to see him! On top of all that, he brought me my favorite roses (12 fire and ice); my favorite candy (reese peanut butter cups); and took me out to a little restaurant in spite of the horrible weather. It was there that he told me for the first time that he loved me and gave me the "key to his heart". I was so overwhelmed by it all that I didn't say right then that I loved him back! LOl By the end of the evening, however, I was able to tell him with absolute surety that I loved him back with all my heart! And I still do! He's the most wonderful man in the world and I am so happy and blessed to call him my husband! :0)