DANIEL ALAN CARMICHAEL SOON A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL!!!'s Story

COURT DATE FOR DANIELS ADOPTIONS BEEN SET!

AWESOME! couldnt have asked for better timing on this...i had SO wanted it to be done BEFORE daniels 16th birthday, to make his turning 16 a bigger deal... prayed wed get a date before the 29th of july... so, today, rob, our lawyer friend from church emails me (via facebook) and hands me a list of dates. i was also, struggling with in-laws coming into town the weekend of daniels birthday as well, and had hoped wed have the chance to all be at court for this momentous event. but schedules and timing arnt in our favor. so i really just wanted it before daniels birthday. with the list in hand of options )july 28, or august with a few dates) i chose the one that suited my wishes best.. JULY 28th! so, daniel will be an official williamson by his 16th birthday! and his grand parents come into town that weekend, and we can celebrate big time! MICHELLE

FAMILY HOME EVENING (FHE) WITH THE LOONEYS

as a family we were invited to the looneys to share with them as they held a family home evening. before i go any further, let me explain what Family Home Evening or FHE is : Family Home Evening From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Family Home Evening (FHE) or Family Night, in the context of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refers to one evening per week, usually Monday, that families are encouraged to spend together in study, prayer and other wholesome activities. According to the LDS Church, the purpose of FHE is to help families strengthen bonds of love with each other as well as provide an atmosphere where parents can teach their children principles of the gospel. For most LDS families, Family Home Evening includes a game or fun activity, treats, and a short lesson. The responsibilities for each are often rotated among family members, so that even the youngest may be assisted in presenting a short lesson or devotional on a given topic. Parents often use this night as an opportunity to teach their children how to prepare talks and lessons, as well as how to conduct meetings. Family business for the week may be addressed and the family schedule reviewed. this came about as a reply to an issue im having with daniel. i see him drifting further and further away from God, and Church, and religion as a whole. i see a lack of interest, and often a flat out refusal to anything to to with church. there are those few moments when he goes, but often its for some benefit (like playing ball) to him. i often feel desprate and struggle with WHAT to do.. i feel if i push too hard, hell refuse even harder. and yet if i dont push at all, i lose him completely. i was talking to jaimie looney about daniel, and comparing daniel to her son josh..whos almost the same age as daniel..and expressing how when i look at him, i feel such despair for my own son, because josh exibits great enthusiasm for church, and learning about God, and Jesus, and the Gospel...where when i look back at my own child, i see none of that... in a sense i see light when i look at Josh, and when i look at my own son, it hurts my heart too see shadows and darkness over him... so, because i was expressing, jaimie looney invited my family over to her home for a Family Home Evening. before we went she called me and asked if there was any lessons i felt needed to be given, and i was inspired to reinforce the fact that craig hasnt ever established family home evening as a required family affair in our home... and its his responsibility to ask that we do it, not so much manag it, or even do it, but because hes the head of my home, he needs to make sure i know when hed like to have it..and weve talked about this for years, and i still get nothing after ive expressed my deepest desires to help daniel out with faith and religion... so, we gather ourselves together, and dive over to the looneys home. were greeted warmly by them all. and escorted into the kitchen.. where on the table was an array of veggies chopped , in bowls. i was told dinner would be: Cal Zones! and...were were making them by hand! and...they were made from FRESHLY made dough, that jaimie had made from some of her food storage! daniel started his 1st, and it was obvious right away hed never been in the kitchen with a mother that baked, the poor kid dint know how to work a rolling pin..lol thats the looneys daughter in the background, rachel looney..look at her priceless expression as daniel attempts to roll his dough out! lol he finally had it flat enough to put filling into.. josh looney and jaimie looney (i adore them both!) hes like a kid brother, and i feel a family connection with jaimie, i love her sweet soft spirit. soothes mine. rachel looney and father bill in the background handmade, home made CAL ZONE! now, onto a rare vent..the spotting of the ever elusive Michelle Williamson! yes, it seems we cought several pics of her as she was preparing her own Cal Zone, and sharing time with the looneys! this is an exeptional moment, one not to be forsaken, this creature is a one of a kind being, and once gone...will be extint, so these images..PRICELESS!!! im rarely in the pics of the moments i share with friends and family, craig was kind enough to snap these pics of me as i enjoyed making (and eating) my cal zone! my dough ball, and me rolling it out filling my cal zone with meat! YUM! all cooked ready to eat! daniel cooked calzone jaime and bill shared a lesson about the importance of the fathers role in the family and the spiritual blessings from having family home evening. i had a great night. it was such an honor and a blessing to be invited to the looneys for a family home evening. we left there, resolved to start our own... id heard this many times before... i hoped this time would really hit craig in the heart and start that mber and fire within him going... it didnt, it was a dead idea by the next monday... now, im not going to blame craig completely. i have great pull to make things happen in this family, but craig is the man of the home, the burden on him is to make sure he tells me we can have it, and possibly, on what wed have it on... my sons still at an age where we can greatly influence him for the good. and im determined, somehow to help him be a wonderful, God-loving man, who will take the best of what ive given him, and hes been shown by craig, and raise his own family up... it absolutely terrifies me to think hell step out of this nest into a dark and unforgiving world, that would rather eat him alive then let him sow the seeds of righteousness, and faith. i have to do SOMETHING to stay Satan from getting hold of my son any harder than he already has... MICHELLE

DOGS GET A BATH

i can tell already that the fleas wil be bad this year. in may (while its still a teeny bit chilly) i decided to give the dogs (all the medium and small ones) a bath, to HELP with the flea situation. 1st up was little girl next was Shadow poor shadow has issues with the grass, shes allergic to it it seems, never fails. if it ever gets long enough to touch her belly, she starts too itch, this bath was a relief to her, cool water all over her back and belly..she loved it...until i stopped, then she wanted down! lol next up was our 'little guy' Bono he was not all too thrilled about the temperature of the water coming from the hose... hed had enough, wanted on me to warm himself, one problem, i was soaked! so i couldnt offer much warmth at the moment. such a trooper this little one is! all washed and cleaned up! im soaked..lol MICHELLE

LDS QUOTE - OUR ONLY REAL CONTROL IN LIFE IS SELF CONTROL

Our Only Real Control in Life Is Self-Control 24 Jun 2010 “Along with filters on computers and a lock on affections, remember that the only real control in life is self-control.” Jeffrey R. Holland, “Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul,” Ensign, May 2010, 45 Topics: Choice and Accountability

PAUL CONNERS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men. The title of Eagle Scout is held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle". Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements. and so it was that one young man in our churches congregation was setting out to earn HIS eagle scout award. we had head , from gis mother, that paul was having difficulty figuring out WHAT he wanted to do for gis project. wasnt sure. and hed go back and forth with ideas for several months. then one day, on my facebook page, came an announcement to let everyone know that paul had figured it out. he was collecting toiletries for his project. and he was hosting a game night at the church for everyone to come and have fun, entry ticket in: one of the listed items in the invitation. craig and i have been trying our hardest to get daniel motivated to advance in the scouting program. he doesnt feel he wants too. i thought if we took him to this event, maybe hed see within himself a desire to do as good, if not better and become an eagle himself. daniels a "Tenderfoot" class in scouts. thats the class just after entering scouts. hes been a tenderfoot for 4 years. SHOULD be close to his own eagle award, he just doesnt have the drive to want to even be one. has never seen the merit of the award. we took him along anyway. hoping. these are pics of the night as it progressed. thee were not allot of people there, one reason it was a saturday, another was it was prom night for some schools here in town. paul was fighting against "date night" and the prom for anyones attendance. for those who went, we helpped,a nd the offer to continue helping isnt stop with us, the project was left open to accept more items as people may have wanted to help, but were busy with other things happening in their lives. ENJOY! MICHELLE paul conner opening the evening up, and telling us what the night was for and about. the baskets with the donations Photobucket our bishop. Dean Woolen Photobucket one of our members, lol.. Matthew Huff, playing with the ping pong paddles and being Mickey Mouse Photobucket the Mays Photobucket pauls mother, Marcia conner on the far right, Matthews wife, Gail Huff on the far left, deloris longoria to gails left (and ive forgotten the other womans name) Photobucket board games Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket pauls sister Natalie, and her Fiance Aaron Ransom Photobucket daniel, enjoying some grubb...lol Photobucket Chirsten and Dan Hamblin Photobucket deloris Longoria and ??? (ive forgotten) Photobucket sister longoria and wardell lolofie Photobucket craig and Bishop playing chess Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Brianne and Chris Loftin Photobucket pauls mother and julie santiago Photobucket most of the kids played ping pong Photobucket Photobucket Brett Conner, Pauls Brother, just returned from a 2 year mission Photobucket FOOD! Photobucket Photobucket the Hamblins, Mays, Loftins, and Longoria Photobucket Conner Clan Marcia (mom), Aaron (fiance), Natalie (Sister) Photobucket i sat a bit, chatted a little, but spent most of the evening taking these images. i thought it was a really neat project for an eagle scout award. im not a scout so i have no idea what you can do and cant for a project... had too look it up online. let me tell you it involves allot of pre-planning, approval, post planning, project, review, and everything in between. im proud of paul for doing this. shows character, and leadership. MICHELLE

FULL MOON PICS

some shots of a full moon craig caught one night. ENJOY! MICHELLE

NEWS - 2.5 MAGNITUDE QUAKE STRIKES CHOCTAW - No Injuries Reported

2.5 Magnitude Quake Strikes Choctaw No Injuries Reported June 22, 2010 CHOCTAW, Okla. -- A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded Tuesday night. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at 5:27 p.m. about three miles northeast of Choctaw. No injuries or damage has been reported. The epicenter of the quake was about 17 miles east of Oklahoma City.

BOY SCOUT CAMPOUT- April 2010

getting daniel to go is so very difficult, usually by the time hes done, hes ever grateful he went. this was a weekend trip. i got to take pics of most of the people who were going. Robert LOLOFIE (low-low-fee-'a') robert is a nice young man. comes from a great family too. has an older brother serving a mission, due home pretty soon to (by the way, just as handsome too!) theres 7 kids in his family (including himself) and they ALL have this island look to them...so beautiful, all of them. and all so nice to be around. great parents raise great kids! Noah and Matthew Cardenas Noah cardenas, hes a cutie isnt he? hes as nice in person as he is cute, seriously! hes a very nice young man. im pleased to know that he allows his character to over ride his looks, because his heart is shown easily when he deals with others. hes a genuine person, cares allot of other people, and how they do, and whats going on with them. who ever he lands as a wife, will be a very lucky woman, i hope she realizes what she has while she has it, men like noah, are very difficult to find.... daniel was given a used shirt that actually FIT him, hes been needing a new shirt for some time, but the cost of the shirts from BSA (Boy Scouts of America) i a bit high for some families who struggle with funds. 40 bucks a shirt! (they have since dropped the price to 35.00$) n the kids GROW!, so every time daniel would need a new shirt, wed have to pay another 40 bucks. we were fortunate in the fact that people trade out old for others and they had a few in the scout closet, and one fit daniel, AND...he could grow into it. Brett Conner, just returned from his 2 year mission...we were very happy when he came home, hes an avid scouter, and LOVES to do boy scout stuff, so his return was much welcomed! Josh looney and Kade Wagner. josh is like a kid brother to me. i love that kid! we play around and do stupid stuff with each other, and i get the sense he feels im like a big sister to him. i try to always remember im the adult, and sometimes im required to guide him...but hes a very good kid too. and to me, one asset to my life, hes a genuine person as well. learning his way in the world. trying out his wings. has a heart of gold. another rare find in a world of people who dont look for the insides of others anymore. im very fortunate to have josh as my friend. if i were to ever lose him, id be devastated! hes a great person! josh..again, thats my Monkey hat he has on...lol. gotta love a kid who has absolutely the same amount of fearlessness as i do..and could care less about hat others think of him as hes being so silly... love that kid! daniel and robert

CELEBRATNG CRAIGS NEW JOB..The Year I Walked By Faith.

i had wanted to celebrate the night he had started, but funds (or lack of, anyway) prevented that from happening. so we were forced to celebrate his new job the friday after he started. let me say this...his job, was sent from God. had to be too many things make me believe it was a God-given job for it not to be. it wasnt an easy ride to wait for craig to get this job, but i did, and we have been rewarded for our faith. when craig lost his job at dell, i never, in a million years would have thought the industry for computers would have been so very difficult to gain any job in. but as the months wore on and the days seemed unfulfilled, and prospects seem small, my eyes were opened. craigs field of experience is a specialty, and anyone IN it also knows it. makes the jockeying for a position that much harder, because no one was letting go of their job, to allow for anyone else to gain any access IN to it. in 12 months, craig may have had 12 interviews. hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of applications went out, via the net by him...so few calls came back in. when they did, he was out the door. and we prayed. but every time, hed come back and tell me they said theyd call him back for another interview if they felt they could use him. i know what those words mean. dont call us, well call you. and dont be upset if we dont. so..he plugged along. applying to every PC/IT job he could find. time was ticking away...and his last unemployment check was due soon, and im not going to lie, i was seriously getting very scared. so, i prayed, and i prayed HARD! i cried, and begged, and pleaded with God to help find the PERFECT job for craig. one hed LOVE, and ENJOY. one where hed feel he was matching his EDUCATION. one where he could ADVANCE. one that wasnt TO HARD for him. one that he WOULDNT DREAD going to every day. one that even when it was bad, he could still see the blessing wrapped up in it, and would want to strive his hardest to maintain it. and i waited. the days ticked ever closer to that last unemployment check. and in the back of my mind, i worried. about a month before the last check, a job opportunity came in thru another church member. i hold these jobs as God-directed. came through church, and the bosses were also church members. so he goes for his 1st interview. and it seemed promising. government job with the FAA... we just had to wait for background checks, and government stuff to pass. in the mean-time people told us that often takes months before any results come through. every time id hear that, my heart would sink...we didnt have months. we were at a time-line of weeks, by this point. within the month the background check had cleared, and craig was scheduled to appear for his first day of orientation the exact day AFTER his last unemployment check.... to the day of his getting fired from dell, he as re-employed. with a government job. in a field he enjoyed (linux stuff). the job came via a church lead. His direct boss is a member of our faith, and HIS boss is also, a member of our faith. its a 8-4, monday-friday job. government holidays off WITH PAY! hes contracted right now, for a year, but in a year, he will possibly be asked (if the gov. likes his work) too go on with them full time. the job hes doing is really, only available HERE, in OK...even tho the FAA is all over, everywhere. the server support area, is located here, in Oklahoma City. this job, even though it took ages, to get (felt like eons before it came) is a blessing. not everyone has the blessings handed to them the way ive seen craig be able to get jobs. (i should be so lucky, and i am, actually) it took a ton of faith for this job to be acquired... the job ALSO has the same insurance company as he had with Dell, and...im covered for Gastric Bypass Surgery....again! has to be God! every time id slip and go into a mode where i doubted Gods power to provide, i was reminded of this scripture: Matthew 6:25-30 (King James Version) 25)- Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on . Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26)- Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap , nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27)- Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28)- And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin : 29)- And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30)- Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? this was a mantra for me as i struggled daily with the faith that God WOULD give craig a job. id often have to say it out loud to make myself accountable to the fact i was an example of what faith can do. people often told me, they thought i was so strong, and under the same circumstances they felt they would have crumbled. they didnt know that in quiet supplication, and fervent prayer, with a heavy heart, i cried to my Heavenly Father for a release from the constant pressure, of Satan telling me craig WOULDNT find a job, and we were going to lose EVERYTHING we had... i made myself believe, when the believing was ultra hard, that craig would get a job...but, again, im not going to lie, several days before the last check (which was a week before he got the job) i was seriously worried. im human, and it happens. im no special person, because i chose to listen to that still small voice telling me what was written was real... im no hero, because i allowed my faith to over ride my worry. im as human as the next person. even more so. i worried, i just didnt do it as much, because when i did i was whispered too about that scripture. im not any more special because God came to me and helped me. He helps us all, we have to be able to HEAR Him when Hes there... thats the difference, i allowed my ears to listen for His promptings. the second part to this was i followed. once i heard that still small voice, i made sure i understood what He was telling me. and if i was with anyone else, id say it out loud, so THEY could hear it too. because they would need it at some point as much as i did (and do). id tell them about that scripture...and i must have quoted it at least 3-4 times a week in that years time. we were extremely blessed , even as craig was unemployed. we never really flet like we had ever had a cut in money, we were able to do almost everything we did before, with the exception of a few things here and there. but we met every need on our own, even things we didnt plan for. often, to the penny. we paid the rent on time. bought groceries. all bills were paid. nothing was cut off. we even, had when we needed it, enough money for holdidays (christmas and birthdays) and were able to celebrate as they came along. and so it was after a year of struggling with faith, and being blessed beyond measure, and being shown that God provides to those who follow His council...we were able to celebrate the Job God provided. we went out to Chedders. and had a nice dinner as a family together. congrats craig on the New Job. (8 weeks into it now, as i write). you deserve this. your a good man. deserve a great Job!. just remember...who provided it, and How it came! ive thanks in ALL things, even when the day seems endless.... its STILL a blessing many many many others dream of having right now...and you were given it. never forget that! MICHELLE

OUR CAT - SYLVIA ESTHER IN THE BACK YARD--Chillin'

just a couple pics of our kitty SYLVIA ESTHER in the back yard on that weird wooden thing that came with the house... ENJOY! MICHELLE

NEWS - INNOVATION GIVES PARENTS MORE CONTROL OVER TEEN DRIVERS

Innovation gives parents more control over teen drivers June 10, 2010 Parenting is a long process of letting go. It starts with that first day of school, and it's never more apparent than at graduation, as many moms and dads can attest this time of year. But in between is an American rite of passage so exhilarating for teens and terrifying for parents that there is no greater challenge to the child-parent peace process. We speak of turning 16 and having access to an automobile. Parents can set all the rules they want, but teens know that once the keys are in their hands and home is in the rear view mirror, they are free. Parents have to trust that teens will go where they say they are going and behave the way they promise to behave. But Ford Motor Co. is giving Mom and Dad just a little more control. In a 50-city safety tour this summer, Ford is touting innovations to make driving safer, and none offer more peace of mind than the MyKey software available in about half of all Ford vehicles. When you sign on the dotted line, you're given two keys to that new Mustang. With one, the adult key, you can program the software to do several things aimed at reducing driver distractions for the user of the other key. For example, the radio can be muted until all seatbelts are fastened. The volume of the radio can be limited. Top speeds can be capped at 80 mph. It's up to the parents to choose the limitations they want. There's even a way to keep Junior from peeling out, believe it or not. A Harris poll found that kids aren't nuts about this, but they are willing to accept the constraints if it means parents are more likely to give them access to a car. And so, the great push and pull continues: teenage freedom vs. parental control. Score this round for the parents.

LAST SNOW BEFORE SPRING

some pics of the last snow before spring 2010. ENJOY! MICHELLE

I BELIEVE IN YOU! - By: Bob Perks

"I believe in you, Mike!" By Bob Perks It would have been easy for me to copy and paste a story today. I had written a few about Mike through the years. I can honestly say Mike is the reason for me being here, doing this. I won't go into all the details. Permit me to just simply say that Mike was a great man. Through the years I have had countless people write to me to say that something I wrote came "at just the right time." My explanation to them has always been that it was God's timing, not mine. It was God's timing that Mike came into my life. Just when I needed to hear it, Mike said to me, "I've been watching you through the years, Bob and I know one day you will be successful. I want you to know that "I believe in you!" His words came "At just the right time." I have since opened every one of my talks with those words hoping that someone there in my audience needed to hear them, too. Those are powerful words. Next to the words, "I love you," they impact an individual in such a deep profound way, that they can literally raise someone out of despair and depression. Telling someone "I believe in you," says I see what God sees in you. I see what you may not see at this very moment. It validates that they indeed are appreciated. Imagine those words spoken parent to child, between siblings, co-workers, neighbors and friends. Imagine then, how you would feel if doubt was dancing the dance of defeat, if fear was stopping you from moving forward, if years of negativity were crippling your spirit and keeping you down. Mike Pesta made it a point to say it and prove it as he helped hundreds of people in his lifetime. Mike died yesterday at 79. Although I wanted to tell him one more time, I know he knew how much I loved him for what he did for me. Please, in tribute to my friend Mike today, say it to the people around you. Even if you think they should know it already, you may be surprised to find out that they really needed to hear it from you. Maybe even "at just the right time." So my friend, "I want you to know..."I believe in you!" And Mike Pesta, "I believe in you!," too. "I wish you enough!" J Bob Perks I encourage you to share my stories but I do ask that you keep my name and contact information with my work. If you would like to receive Bob's Inspirational stories, please visit http://www.IWishYouEnough.com and submit your email address. "I Wish You enough!" © 2001 Bob Perks

LDS QUOTE - HUSBANDS, HONOR YOUR WIVES

Husbands, Honor Your Wives 28 May 2010 "Most men worry about succeeding in their life's work and spend much time and effort at their profession. But I've learned that the way to put one's professional life in order is to put one's personal life in order. How can we be adequate at anything professionally without being adequate as men, husbands, and fathers first?" James E. Faust, "Brethren, Love Your Wives," Ensign, July 1981, 3 Topics: Fatherhood --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- right now, daniel, while your just the tender age of 15, thoughts about loving and honoring a partner, spouse, mate in your life is non-existant. but, before you know it, time will have passed by and a woman will be standing there next to you..loving you for everything you are, as well as all you have the potential to be. true love, is a respect between partners. i may not have shown you the best example of what true love is, but ive found it, and because i have, i have to work hard to maintain it. as you will. if you allow your job to become your main priority, your going to lose the focus of your life, and thats to share yourself with those you love and who love you in return. a jobs important, dont get me wrong, but its not the main thing. love is. love should motivate you to do well at your job, so your rewards are to come home and get MORE love. money keeps those basic needs available. love keeps you eternal. never forget the main goal...to be loved and share love. i hope, through everything i have shown, that ive shown you love... Mamma

VALENTINES DAY 2010 CELEBRATING

it was cold. i can remember that. and somewhat wet as well, i can remember that as well. having to fish thru allot of slush and sludge in my crocks to make it to the restaurant door entry. i dont get any candy, or a card, or flowers for valentines, i get a day to go out and eat. i like that. but sometimes, id like a card. something sentimental to keep to remind me of the sentiment of the day itself and what it means. i get dinner. its all good. i LOVE to eat, im not gonna lie. but just sometimes id like to have a card i can look back on and reflect about. craig and i went to CHEDDERS. its a fairly new place here in midwest city, oklahoma. i say its like this: cheap eats with a fine dining atmosphere. seriously, its like fast food prices with a nice dining experience. we got what we usually do there, same meal. we enjoyed each others company. talked about stuff, like we always do. and took home leftovers. it wasnt really any different than any other day out there, it was just valentimes day. id like to say, that i have a wonderful husband. even tho he forgets i might like a card, or something to remember the day by , hes a great man. hes a loyal man. and has a wonderful peaceful spirit about him, which in turn helps MY spirit to be settled. he enjoys me, and on some level i think he appreciates me. i dont really know, he never says anything to me, or about me, for me to guage where he is with me... but hes here, at home, and i really never have to worry too much about him o what hes doing. hes a good christian as well. and that makes a world of difference in my world. we can talk about religion and not fight because of different views. unny thing is, hes a convert, but held allot of the same theology my faith does (im a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints..aka: Mormon), which is rare, in this world, anyway, to find someone whos NOT this faith to already be thinking along the lines of this faith.. and he does, so it makes it that much easier to get along with him, because his core values were already in line with mine before we ever even met. hes very intelligent, and funny. and hes a talker (with me anyway) we can talk for hours on subjects. outside , with others, not so much so, but then we balance each other out great that way..im the loud one who can mingle and get too know anyone, i blend in in any environment, hes the wall flower, content to let me shine. hes taught me allot about patience, and control, and enjoying myself. i feel wonderful when im with him, i never worry if he thinks im too fat, or too ugly, or not 'perfect'...he loves me just the way i am, and will become (as i am always growing into a better me). hes taught me that love is more than emotion, or a desire, its a commitment. he makes it really easy to love him back, because hes a great man. love is..its just is. honey...you hear me tell the world about how i see you, but it never hurts to be told one more time. you make me complete. i looked all over the world for you, thought id never be blessed with you, and prayed that i would find you. and God delivered you to me the next day. your all ive ever wanted in a man. all i ever asked for. all you can do is be better at being the best you are.. im never going to leave, unless i die. ill never find anything as good as you. happy valnetines day, sweetheart. MICHELLE