Married Life

I got a new hairdo a couple weeks ago at the encouragement of my husband. So ok, I wanted to get it cut really badly but was fearful of the outcome so Rob was a good man and pushed me for it. "NO MORE PONYTAIL" were Rob's exact words. I must admit...I miss the ponytail. But I really love the look my husband gives me now that I have my stylin' hairdo! :)

Our marriage really seems to be getting really good. We're definitely over the "honeymoon" part & we have had our "bumpy" times of getting use to the married life. It really feels like we're starting to settle into this whole married life, or at least I'm feeling more at peace with 'needing' someone (for lack of a better term). I think the hardest thing about being married is that feeling, or at least for me, of losing my independence. I was on my own for so long and had accomplished so much by myself that I was really comfortable in that lifestyle. The Lord has really been teaching me that there is independence in marriage and, in fact, it makes the marriage healthier when that independence is exercised. Don't get me wrong...I still miss my husband on long work weeks & long for our alone time. I think the difference is that in those times we're apart I'm "being Sarah." I'm at the gym more, playing softball, coaching soccer, gardening, cleaning & even reading more. I have learned that my independence really is what I do during those times when Rob is away.

This August Rob & I will celebrate our 2nd anniversity. Over these past 2 years I really have fallen more deeply in love w/my husband. I can say that I see the love in his eyes for me. I never understood how 2 hearts could become so close that they appear as one, until now. When Rob hurts I hurt. When he is joyful, I'm joyful. Our life is one being lived by 2 people. I'm thankful to God that he led us together so that we could live this life together. "I love you babe!"