Things I learned in 2010

Love does exist... something I didn't ever believe I would find and what they say is true, you aren't really looking for it when it gets to you.

(Amber I love you more then anything, I didn't know that I was capable of a love like I have found in you and I look forward to you becoming my wife and growning together with our child(ren).)

The power of prayer is not under estimated...

(The blessings I've recieved from prayer are absolutely amazing, a family, home, job... the list is endless, and continues to grow)

To ask for forgiveness, you must forgive yourself and not dwell on things you regret.

(Done a lot of things I'm ashamed of... to many to count probably but the Bible says ask for forgiveness and the Grace of God will take you over)

You can love someone you've never met with all your heart.

(Yes Isabel Grace... This is directly pointed to you)

Life is better with your better half :)

(Yes Amber (Soon to be Bluemel) this one is for you, My life has never been better and I only see things getting better in the future. You mean the world to me... and I love you most ;)

Drinking, partying, and staying out all night is over rated.

(Hangover's stink... so does your empty wallet in the morning)

Reading the Bible isn't enough ~ It does have instructions, use them

(What good is having an instruction manual if you're gonna throw it away... you might be able to put it together yourself... but do you really wanna take that chance?)

Believing in God doesn't mean anything ~ Satan himself knows God exists. Salvation through acceptance of Christ and forgiveness of your sins is the path to heaven

("For God so loved the World that he gave his only begotton Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" ~ John 3:16)

Worrying what other people think of you is a wasted emotion

(Everyone is gonna have an opinion, your family is going to love you no matter what you do... is that not enough? If someone else decides to they want to have an opinion, freedom of speech includes the freedom to shut up and they can use that at will)

Communication is the key to any relationship - weither that be personal, or professional

(I didn't grow up in the "model" home... Myself and my family are well aware of this fact, which is why I make it a personal goal to make sure to fully communicate with my fiance about everything and I try my best to address issues when they start, and not let them sit and boil. This is a tactic that can be used well in the workplace. If you mess up, fess up to it, don't try to hide it because chances are, hiding it will only make it worse.)

Talk to God like you are talking to a friend, he will talk back... and he likes your company

(Tell him thank you for the blessings in your life, tell him about what you did during the day, communication... here it is again, use it)

Embrace your family and love them with all your heart, you never know how long they will be around.

(My dad suffered a massive heart attack in 2010, the last thing I told him before I heard about him having the heart attack, I told him I loved him and I gave him a hug. I do this everytime I see him now, along with family when I see them. Fortunately that was not the last time I got to tell him that I loved him. Through many blessings from God he is still with us stubborn as ever :) But it made me thing that we can go at anytime... I will not leave the house without telling Amber I love her. I even tell my dogs I love them as I'm walking out... I don't want them to ever guess or ever question "Did he love me"?)