Hi Everyone,
This is my first official post on my new blog. I will be the first to admit that I enjoy reading blogs, but I'm not 100% sure what to include in my own. I actually decided to start this at the urging of one of my English professors. She suggested it would be interesting to see how the mother of 5 (4 girls and 1 boy) a wife and a full-time returning college student does "it". Additonally, she thought it would be wonderful for them to see things from my perspective, I guess kind of tracking our memories, sharing our silly stories, our struggles and our growth. At first I wasn't sure what anyone would find interesting, and then I realized, even if it's just for my own therapy and joy it's worth a shot.
Please know that my intention is to be as transperant as possible while remaining tactful and avoid offending anyone. That said it can be tough because, well, my life is pretty interesting and it definitely isn't ordinary. We are a unique family with a pretty common story. Both my husband and I have previously been divorced, and we are both determined to Get It Right this time! We both brought children into the marriage; me 2 girls Yalina 8 and Yelisa 6 and he blessed me with Asiah 11, Greg III 9 (almost 10) and N'dia 8.
Greg (my husband) and I actually originally dated back in high school. He was my first real love (you know that loved me back and all) and we always had a special place for one another through the years. We remained friends and communicated occassionally as I learned that he had moved from Orlando, back to his home state of Texas. As fate would have it, our wonderful friendship would lead us to a rejoining of souls 13 years later. We really were made for each other - as mushy as that sounds. He is stubborn enough to not let me get my way all of the time, but loving enough to know when to let me believe that I am...
We have been married officially now for 3 years. And what a 3 years it's been. Aside from marrying my love 3 years ago I also had a pretty massive transformation, as I would be remiss if I didn't properly introduce myself as a follower of Christ. I was saved Jan. 2007 but I started seeing my relationship with Jesus really change once my husband and I got married. That's when I felt like I really was given another chance. Now I know what you might be thinking, uh oh, she's one of them. And yes proudly I am, although the title gets put through the ringer quite a bit now. But for those friends and family members that knew me my 29 years prior to being "saved" you would be able to testify to the amazing turn around the Lord has done in my life...although I know there are some that like the old "fun" me better. Aside from having such a full family life, I love the Bible and learning more and more about how to live for Him.
I'll tell you 5 years ago I NEVER would have imagined my life as it is today. Now I thank God that I have the chance to instill the values and the love that God has shown me and hopefully help my children see and know how special and truly purposeful their life is. And hopefully I can help them avoid some of the destructive things I went through. For so long I wasted my life, feeling empty and incomplete because as my favorite gospel songs says..."there was a God sized void" and I was determined to fill it with all of the wrong things in life in my desperation to find "happiness".
Well - this is just a little background for those who may know me and those who may not. I hope that I am able to give you a little sneak peak into my crazy awesome life and share a little wisdom from God's word, my own life experiences, and the experiences of others that I love and respect.
I look forward to what this journey brings....jump on....it's a bumpy ride, but it's LOTS OF FUN!
All for His Glory,
Lydia
