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My Husband is indeed my special Valentine {a little late I know}:

Shannon Lee Lewis – My  husband of 51/2 years.

He is my prize.

He remains my favorite singer.

I think we’re a pretty good team. That team is really improving it’s strategies. We are strengthening focusing planning and goal-setting. Watch out 2010 – here we come!

He is for me promoting and encouraging me every day.

He gets up earlier than the rest of the family to spend time with Jesus and then meets and prays with me.

Recently when I was discouraged – he looked up verses pertaining to the issue and wrote them on the walls in chalk. I came home and saw them all around the house and it put a smile on my face.

He can build anything though he would rather I forget he has this gift at times!

He can fix ANYTHING.

He gets up in the middle of the night when the kids cry out.

He is always interested in my thoughts feelings etc.

He never runs out of stories and always tells me something new.

He is smart and funny.

He is a great producer – a trait that is often a benefit to me!

He always gives me thoughtful feedback on songs ideas etc.

He is fun!

He was my valentine and always has my heart!

Cupid brought me some supermen!

Life is grand with two imaginative superheroes! These two super men are the greatest arrows cupid has sent my way… they melt my heart daily.

A lil bit bout Baby Boy:

Every time Tucker says “no no no!” I am aware that he is not our baby anymore and my heart melts everytime he says “yes maa”. The latter statement only comes when I say things like- “Hey Tuck- do you want some ice cream?” Or “Do you like that new puzzle?” Otherwise it is “No no no!” – constantly.

Sometimes I feel as though there is a parrot at our house – Tucker mimicks everything.

He wants to potty-train. I think the window that the experts talk about is upon us. I’d rather wait for the door personally.

Tucker is so beautiful and often when I see him in the morning feel I could eat him up. I often can’t believe he is my child.

He has a brute strength of will that will take him far in life.

If I had to tell you Tucker’s love language I would guess quality time. (taking after his mother on this one). If he is awake and not eating he is ALWAYS dragging anyone that seems remotely interested to a quiet spot away from people to play with just him. He takes you to the closet tells you to unlock it shows you the puzzle he wants take you to the table tell you what chair to sit in and then put your hand on the puzzle. Any person that walks in our house is a likely target to be Tucker’s personal playmate.

He is hilarious AlWAYS evoking laugher from us. Yesterday I found him here.

He is such a joy to my heart!

A ‘lil bit bout Big Boy:

Kenimer is overjoyed to see people he loves. He is always thinking and talking about people that are important to him.

He is very attached to me right now – he never wants me to leave and when I leave and return he often says “Mommy I was worried about you.” The statement that almost always follows melts my heart: “I just very very want you.” He often tells me I am beautiful and cool.

He has a knack for making people feel welcome.

Some regular Kenimer-isms are (when first waking up): “I missed you I am so glad to see you“; “Wow this is great!“; “Hey the sun is up its time to get up now!“

His daddy asked him to record a verse on one of my songs which is on our forthcoming c.d. – an experience that was very special to him. After Tucky was in bed he got to come into the studio the  mic was lowered and he had his first recording experience ever. When he heard it playback he did a happy dance and jumped in Shannon’s lap and said “I love you Daddy!” Apparently he felt really important.

Last Sunday he went to Kid jam (which he is not actually old enough for but…) – one of his “big girl” (a highschooler) friends took him. I was later told that he solicited himself to play the part of David on stage and had the room in stitches. Apparently he really hammed it up and was a real hit with his four year old acting in a program that is for 6 year olds and up.

I was’nt surprised a bit when Shannon heard the stories at the church on Monday morning. Ttat was just like my Kenimer to steal the show. He loves the stage… especially if he is on it!

He recently demonstrated some compassion that greatly moved me- regarding the bike. My first born is too precious for words!

My heart is full of love for my two supermen-boys!

Today was an anniversary. {No not our wedding anniversary} Tonight my husband planned a special date complete with childcare lovely meal at coastal kitchen followed by desert and coffee at my favorite spot- Wake up. Valentines was the reason. During conversation we realized this date was horrific last year. Amazingly we spoke of what had changed in our hearts as a result of this event. Romans 6:36 rings true all things work together for good for those who love Jesus.

My Wellness tool this week can be summed up in one simple word

{Community.} another word could be

Support Network

I am reflecting the various ways people I do life with ministered to me

In      the       last        five             days.

There’s last Friday- when a dear friend came over in the morning while drinking coffee we shared our hearts- praying with each other.

There is the friend who provided feedback for a specific situation. She did’nt tell me what I wanted to hear but she did tell the truth in love. She told me what she was hearing as I shared my dilemma. She later sent me some verse references via text. These type of friends are invaluable to me.

They there is the friend who I exercised with yesterday we have some similarities in life situations right now…. We prayed together and encouraged one another.

There is the small group of friends who gathered Saturday night to pray with one another. We each shared where we were in life and what we felt God was doing in and through us. We prayed for one another.

There is the friend who called last night to share good news.

There is the guy who works with Shannon- sharing with me that he is praying for us and agreed that God is moving within our lives and sees our vision.

Then there are my parents they came to the Night of Worship Sunday night and then invited us over for sandwiches. We talked of what this year holds for us as well as prayed for one another.

Then there are the girls who I met with last night for songwriting circle. Once again I shared a rewritten song and the start of a “new” one. What a relief to share my “ humble beginnings” and hear the feedback. I in turn appreciate the chance to offer my thoughts and suggestions on original songs written by these girls. This gathering is like oxygen to my soul.

Life is challenging at every turn but it is so much sweeter shared with authentic friends.

I am thankful that over the last year and a half I have learned how to be an open honest person sharing life with others.

We all need people in our lives to support us and love us. And to tell us the truth.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend but profuse are the kisses of the enemy. Proverbs 27:6

Feb 3, 2010 7:00 AM

Today- in lieu of wellness [a nugget of truth on health and well-being].

This week has been particularly fun……

Fun is important… or the “ness” of the word. How much fun-ness have you had this week?

{Playing}“Is it in your vocabulary  ?”

Madeleine L’ Engle says:

“One of the greatest weapons of all is laughter a gift for fun a sense of play which is sadly missing from  the grown-up world.”

We are designing- fashioning-outfitting- our album cover. This has led me to search goodwills antique shops yard sales and any other rummage atmosphere. I am also not limited to digging under my bed and making various calls to good  friends-petitioning to borrow such items as feathers 1920’s hat aprons suspenders and overalls. These are just a few items I have gathered as props.  NOTE: these are merely ideas My possibility pool really feels like a storm. A tangled mess of inspirations that have to be sorted through.

Yesterday I walked into goodwill and spotted this glorious hat.

It matched my outfit perfectly. I put it on instantly I felt stunning and had that extra spring in my step. I bought the hat and wore it for the rest of the shopping excursion. Later at TG Maxx I was stopped by a women. She said “I love the way your dressed I imagine you had fun putting that outfit together. Is’nt it fun being a girl.”?

There is the word… two times. {Fun}. I was overjoyed that my outfit said  {fun}  to someone. Another stranger stopped me later emphatically stating they liked my outfit

.Oh – and then there was the man in Ross who said sarcastically to his wife… “Hey you should get a hat like that”… she wrinkled her face in disgust.

Hey that’s cool. I’ve been realizing that as I am free to REALLY be who I am- not everyone will like it. Im getting cool with that.

Getting-being the operative word. It’s a journey people.

I had a photographic artist friend who happens to be a fashion genius. She came over to have a stylist session with me. It was crazy fun. I say crazy cause I actually felt a twinge of guilt- it just seemed like too much fun to be having on a Monday afternoon as the mother of two. We laughed and giggled in my room while trying various outfits I had pieced together and then modeling said outfits for Shannon.  We curled my hair (like the 50’s) tried on different dresses with different aprons red high heels various  hats. Antique props.

I’m having fun.

Buying overalls for Shannon at Wal-mart (which are hot – by the way). Putting on red lipstick. Trying on “housewife dresses”.

Being days away from finishing a long awaited project.

There was a time I felt the need to always be in a hurry rushing and working hard. Fun– it was not something I allowed too often.

Pshaw– with that stinkin stinkin- experiencing fun and play is essential for my well- being.

I am sending a shout out to all the grown ups in the house…… have a sense of play ask Daddy God for a gift of fun .

I leave you with some more words from the beloved Madeleine L’ Engle:   “Laughter breaks down wall.” (CIRCLE OF QUIET Crosswick Journal v. 1)

And a phrase from the Proverbs ( 17:22)

Laughter doeth good like medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones

If laughter is a weapon let’s use it~

I dare to say- Life is fun (this week at least)!