Date #1. Mr. Biggs Pizza over the lunch hour. I can remember being sick I was so nervous. I was so close to backing out. I'm pretty certain neither of us ate but a small slice of pizza. I cannot recall our conversation, I was so nervous. All I remember is thinking, "...his car smells so good."
Date#2. Celito Lindo Mexican over the lunch hour. I remember I wore my hair curly for this date. You sat across from me and we talked about some hard things to talk about...my brother...past relationships...past hurts...I kept thinking, "'this will be our last date..." But, we walked out of the restaurant and you said, "Are we still on for Friday night?" Oh, a sigh of relief, "Yes!"
THE 13 HOUR DATE. You picked me up. I had the day off, and went with Aiden on his field trip. I bought new shoes for our date :-) I was so worried about my hair, my makeup, my outfit....do I have anything in my teeth?? Is my breath fresh? Will he kiss me?? Oh goodness! We went to Five Spice, and talked there for hours...after that we talked for literally 13 hours. 13 hours of us talking, and I fell in love. I found so much peace and safety in your eyes, and knew you were a secure place for me to be just me. The sun was rising as we stopped talking, and decided we should probably end our date that carried over into the next day. Both of us were exhausted. You kissed me, so quickly, and were out the door. That was our first kiss.
You went home, and I closed my curtains and tried to get some sleep...I was so excited that sleep alluded me. I might have dozed off for maybe 20 minutes until I heard my phone chime..."I'm afraid that first kiss might be our last..." I knew this was different. We were in love. And, three hours after our 13 hour date ended, we were together again...talking...walking at the park. Sitting on our bench. I had my hair up in pins and I remember you saying, "it's crazy how you get your hair to stay up like that...".
We dated, we loved one another. There were no games, no fights....you were safe, and you loved me. Just as me. You were crazy about me, and I was crazy about you. My heart flew up into my throat each time you were around and I will never forget that feeling.
We've been married for one year now. We've walked hand-in-hand facing obstacles, making choices, raising children, laughing, crying, and day-by-day one thing remains...your love. You are consistent. You are never wavering. You are a true man. You are safety.
So for our next year we made a decision. SOME BIG decisions. We've committed to a few major marriage challenges. Things that will challenge us both in many capacities, and I write to you now so enthusiastic about the endeavors we are taking on together, as a couple.
We've had our moments...some harder than others. Our marriage has not been perfect 100% of the way. I've messed up a time or two, and so has Rob...but, one thing remains...our desire for this marriage to move mountains. (alright, it sounds slightly cheesy when you say it like that...but, I do believe this marriage is capable of producing amazing things...we've already proven that..I cannot wait to see what else we can do together).
I think one thing I really learned this year in marriage is that the external world can wreck havoc on a marriage if you allow it. I've learned that other people, outside of this marriage...other problems do not always need our attention, and I cannot fix the world around me at the sacrifice of my marriage. I did have a period where I thought I could juggle the woes of the world and still maintain my marriage. I learned very quickly that is an impossibility. I've learned that saying no is really sometimes is saying yes to my marriage. I also learned that together as a couple we can impact lives in such a positive way. We both have a heart that wishes to give to others who might have less, or need more.
In asking Rob what he has learned I discovered that he now is able to see things from someone else's perspective...Rob said he never loved anyone enough to do that before me. He said because of our marriage he is now able to do that with me, and other people.
Rob went on to say that he has also learned to branch out and try new things. (he said I would laugh when he said that..and I did slightly). Coffee would be an example...he had never liked coffee before, and he also went on to say that he's accepted to always have 4 things of different flavored creamers in the refrigerator.
Lastly, Rob said he's now learned to share, express, and describe his emotions. And, I might tell you...that is a very attractive quality in a man. Most men really struggle in this department, and while I believe Rob is 120% man, this quality bumps him right up to 150%!
I love Rob. I love the way we became man and wife...and here we are. One year of marriage, and we've promised countless more to one another.
Thank you God for a real man. A man who is perfect for me. Help me be a good wife...no, the BEST wife I can be. Wrap our marriage up, and guard it. We both so desire this marriage, and do so love it. This marriage was a blessing to us both, help us to always see it as such. God, I love my husband...and I do not mind to say that he puts all other men to shame (I can say that in a prayer, right?) :-)
5-11-2014 Rob&Kimberly Mooney one year
So so many amazing things for our family this weekend!!! Mothers Day, and a wedding anniversary!!! I love the month of May...oh, and MY BIRTHDAY!!!
Date#2. Celito Lindo Mexican over the lunch hour. I remember I wore my hair curly for this date. You sat across from me and we talked about some hard things to talk about...my brother...past relationships...past hurts...I kept thinking, "'this will be our last date..." But, we walked out of the restaurant and you said, "Are we still on for Friday night?" Oh, a sigh of relief, "Yes!"
THE 13 HOUR DATE. You picked me up. I had the day off, and went with Aiden on his field trip. I bought new shoes for our date :-) I was so worried about my hair, my makeup, my outfit....do I have anything in my teeth?? Is my breath fresh? Will he kiss me?? Oh goodness! We went to Five Spice, and talked there for hours...after that we talked for literally 13 hours. 13 hours of us talking, and I fell in love. I found so much peace and safety in your eyes, and knew you were a secure place for me to be just me. The sun was rising as we stopped talking, and decided we should probably end our date that carried over into the next day. Both of us were exhausted. You kissed me, so quickly, and were out the door. That was our first kiss.
You went home, and I closed my curtains and tried to get some sleep...I was so excited that sleep alluded me. I might have dozed off for maybe 20 minutes until I heard my phone chime..."I'm afraid that first kiss might be our last..." I knew this was different. We were in love. And, three hours after our 13 hour date ended, we were together again...talking...walking at the park. Sitting on our bench. I had my hair up in pins and I remember you saying, "it's crazy how you get your hair to stay up like that...".
We dated, we loved one another. There were no games, no fights....you were safe, and you loved me. Just as me. You were crazy about me, and I was crazy about you. My heart flew up into my throat each time you were around and I will never forget that feeling.
We've been married for one year now. We've walked hand-in-hand facing obstacles, making choices, raising children, laughing, crying, and day-by-day one thing remains...your love. You are consistent. You are never wavering. You are a true man. You are safety.
So for our next year we made a decision. SOME BIG decisions. We've committed to a few major marriage challenges. Things that will challenge us both in many capacities, and I write to you now so enthusiastic about the endeavors we are taking on together, as a couple.
We've had our moments...some harder than others. Our marriage has not been perfect 100% of the way. I've messed up a time or two, and so has Rob...but, one thing remains...our desire for this marriage to move mountains. (alright, it sounds slightly cheesy when you say it like that...but, I do believe this marriage is capable of producing amazing things...we've already proven that..I cannot wait to see what else we can do together).
I think one thing I really learned this year in marriage is that the external world can wreck havoc on a marriage if you allow it. I've learned that other people, outside of this marriage...other problems do not always need our attention, and I cannot fix the world around me at the sacrifice of my marriage. I did have a period where I thought I could juggle the woes of the world and still maintain my marriage. I learned very quickly that is an impossibility. I've learned that saying no is really sometimes is saying yes to my marriage. I also learned that together as a couple we can impact lives in such a positive way. We both have a heart that wishes to give to others who might have less, or need more.
In asking Rob what he has learned I discovered that he now is able to see things from someone else's perspective...Rob said he never loved anyone enough to do that before me. He said because of our marriage he is now able to do that with me, and other people.
Rob went on to say that he has also learned to branch out and try new things. (he said I would laugh when he said that..and I did slightly). Coffee would be an example...he had never liked coffee before, and he also went on to say that he's accepted to always have 4 things of different flavored creamers in the refrigerator.
Lastly, Rob said he's now learned to share, express, and describe his emotions. And, I might tell you...that is a very attractive quality in a man. Most men really struggle in this department, and while I believe Rob is 120% man, this quality bumps him right up to 150%!
I love Rob. I love the way we became man and wife...and here we are. One year of marriage, and we've promised countless more to one another.
Thank you God for a real man. A man who is perfect for me. Help me be a good wife...no, the BEST wife I can be. Wrap our marriage up, and guard it. We both so desire this marriage, and do so love it. This marriage was a blessing to us both, help us to always see it as such. God, I love my husband...and I do not mind to say that he puts all other men to shame (I can say that in a prayer, right?) :-)
5-11-2014 Rob&Kimberly Mooney one year
So so many amazing things for our family this weekend!!! Mothers Day, and a wedding anniversary!!! I love the month of May...oh, and MY BIRTHDAY!!!