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Another Adventure of Jennie and Rich
Wednesday night after church, a young man entered the building asking for the pastor. So Rich introduced himself and the man proceeded to telling us his story. Him, his girlfriend, and another couple were on a bike trip. No not motorcycles, actual bicycles! One couple had left from Oregon, they met up with him in Texas and then met his girlfriend in Baton Rouge. They were on there way towards Alabama. It was getting dark and they knew it was going to rain so they were looking for a dry place to pitch their tents. So we showed them the canopy between our two buildings where they were welcome to set up their tents. Rich and I stayed and talked to them for awhile when we finally invited them over for dinner.
They accepted and we all ate pizza together. It was strange inviting complete strangers into our home but they turned out to be really nice people. Since they have been on the road for so long, they had really interesting stories to share. Of course we weren’t brave enough to invite them to spend the night but I am so glad that we had them over for dinner. It reminded me not to be so judgmental of people who are doing things that I find strange. At first glance I wouldn’t have given them the time of day but they were cool people and I feel blessed to have met them. Just thought someone might enjoy this story:)
Our First Easter
Sunday we celebrated Easter together as husband and wife for the first time. Easter is my favorite holiday. It has been since I was a kid. My family ha always enjoyed several cheesy traditions like egg hunts at 5:oo in the morning!We actually did egg hunts until about 3 years ago! But there are things I love to do Easter weekend. My mom and I always go shopping for a new dress, mom always cooks breakfast casserole for me, and we worship together on Sunday. This was my first Easter without my parents. So starting Friday, I became extremely homesick. I began pouting all weekend and well, I just wasn’t happy. I didn’t get to cook breakfast casserole because we were to busy at church on Saturday. I didn’t really go shopping. And I woke up Sunday without a Happy Easter or a basket on my table. I cried the whole time I was getting dressed for sunrise service. But then I got myself together and went to church. And guess what happened, I forgot about everything during the amazing time of worship during the sunrise service! It was so beautiful. But then I had nursery which gave me more time to mope. When I got home, I was struggling to get it together. But during my pouting, I never stopped to think how I was making my poor husband feel. He felt like I wasn’t happy about being married to him. Ugh!
So after all of our guests left, he joined me and Andre on the back porch where we talked for a couple of hours. We shared our hearts with each other and we talked about our expectations of holidays. I know if I would have just been open with Rich about the things I needed to make me feel at home, he would have gone far and beyond to make me smile. But now I am excited about starting new traditions with my husband. He is so sweet! After we talked for awhile, Rich grabbed my hands and we danced on our back porch. I think our neighbors thought we were nuts but he so made me smile. I am so thankful to have a husband that will be silly with me. He even watch a silly cheesy movie with me that most guys would have rolled their eyes if I even mentioned it! I love Rich Gartman and I am so blessed that God gave me such a great husband!
130 Here I Come!!!
Last Wednesday, I rejoined Weight Watchers. I had lost my lifetime status after neglecting to weigh-in for several months. I have a closet full of clothes that won’t go up my thighs and every morning I struggle with finding something to fit. So I finally gave up and dragged my tubby butt back to WW to get myself back in gear. This time I took my husband with me. He kindly agreed to join with me so I could have accountability which made me very happy. So my starting weight was 167.5! Yeah I gained everything I lost back! I was so devastated! I struggled all week to stay within my points but I survived my first week. I also made myself exercise for 30 minutes everyday this past week. Me and Catherine went for walks everyday and some days we even walked twice which gave ma a total of an hour of walking. And it paid off! I lost 4.4 pounds today at my weigh-in! Rich lost 4 and I was so proud of us. We even had cheesecake on his birthday and so I was a little worried.
I will be updating my blog more often now and I will also post our weight loss results. I am also trying out my new Biggest Loser Game for the Wii this weekend and I will blog about it so you will know if its worth the money.
Happy Thanksgiving!
A year ago on the day before Thanksgiving, Rich Gartman asked me to spend forever with him. He took me to Gulf Shores and got down on one knee and proposed. I said “No, no, no you have to ask my dad!” He said, “I did, Jennie Bondurant will you marry me?” and then I said “Of course!” Last year we spent this day sharing our engagement with all of our friends and family. This year we are spending our Thanksgiving as a married couple and I am on cloud nine! Rich Gartman, I love you more today than I did last year. I never knew that was possible! Now I get to spend every Thanksgiving with you forever and that makes me smile:)