Sorry about all of the rapid changes that have been taking place on my blog. I am new to this whole thing and I am trying to figure it all out. There are just so many things to do with a blog! I can't seem to make up my mind. But I will say that the Internet has helped me tremendously! (As it always does). And I would like to Thank one blog in particular, this blog has given me so many tips and answered so many questions pertaining to blogging.
June 28, 2013
June 25, 2013
Sisterly Love
There are few words to describe the love that I have for my sisters. They are my world. I would do absolutely anything for them. I am fortunate enough to watch them grow, to grow with them and to aid in their growth, seeing as I am so much older. When my mom told me that she was pregnant back when I was 13 years old, it was a bit shocking. I had always been the baby in the family and that was about to change, but once that little baby came into the world, my whole life was changed forever. They always say that you never know love till you have children of your own, and I believe it, but I also think that there is a special kind of love shared between sisters that cannot be replaced and it cannot be made up. The blessings that have come from my two little sisters are boundless. From the funny things they come up with to having to teach them a valuable lesson, they are the most innocent, kind, funny little individuals I know. Days when I just get to simply take them to the park or the movies and spend time with them are the best. I love them more than anyone will ever know, more than they will ever know. I want them to grow up to be the best people they can be, no matter what religion, who they marry (as long as they are good guys!) or what they want to do in life.
June 20, 2013
It's been a year...ummm what!?
Well I don't even know where to begin! I can officially say that Troy and I have been together for a year now. It's very exciting to say because I have never been able to say that before. This has been the best year of my whole life though, he truly has made me the happiest girl ever! Even before we started going out, he was always a great friend, he would always try to hang out with me, and at the time I did not realize that it was because he actually liked me, but I just thought that we connected.
But that's not the point, the point is that we have not only made it a year but we have made it a year in a different way than most couples do, on December 5th 2012 we had to say goodbye to each other, we had only been going out for 5 months when he left, which may not seem like a lot of time but we have known each other for a few years, but we had to develop our relationship in a new way, although Troy and I had a very good relationship, good in all ways, not just being attracted to each other but we had a very deep connection, but we have become so much closer emotionally than ever before, if there was any doubt in my mind, it has all but vanished. Through letters and some occasional videos we have been able to grow so much closer than any couple who spend every day together could. We have been able to share feelings about how we feel so much better, and even though I want him to come home, I know that these next 18 months will only continue to help us grow both as individuals but as a couple as well. I think that if any couple is able to communicate well then they will go far.
His letter to me for our one year was the most amazing letter I have ever gotten! He always amazes me at how well he writes (but he can't spell). I just have to share the letter that he wrote me!
Dear Justiene
Okay so this letter is our one year letter, the letter that I was talking about in that type written letter. It is 1:37pm and it's May 27th and I am trying to decide how I am going to even start this letter. I am just beyond happy that I can be with someone like you, I can't even express how happy I am. This letter is actually hard for me to write because I am shaking a little bit.
So this letter I think will be long and to cover everything it will most likely take longer than just 1 p-day. So really what I wanted to start talking about was why I love you. I have been wanting to write a letter on this topic but I wanted it to be a really special letter and I chose to start today and send it for our 12 months. 1 year with the most amazing girl on earth.
So babe to be 100% honest I do not know where to start. There are just so many things I honestly don't know what or how to say what and why I love you. It's one of those feelings in your heart you have but can't explain that feeling. That is what I am feeling right now. I really am just thinking now I am going to start. Okay so I think I'm going to start with Disneyland. My favorite place on earth and I am pretty sure it is your favorite place as well. So I just love how you always wanted to go to Disneyland. It was always our first choice and it really was our escape. I keep thinking about the first time we went together, you had your pass and remember it was you, Megan, Danica, Austin and I . I remember liking you at that time. The thing I didn't notice was the next time we went after that we were together. I remember you talking to Austin Bouchey and you were texting him. I wanted to literally throw your phone because I was hoping something would happen that night between us. I just remember watching World of Color and I wanted to just put my arms around your waist, but that might have been weird at that time for you. So I love how you go to Disneyland and you just think about me. I mean you had your ears on in your grad pictures. We will probably be that couple with the bride and groom hats at Disney World, I just can't wait for that. But I loved our kisses, there holding you in World of Color, and I love how we started with Tangled as our first movie. So I just love hour you love everything about Disneyland.
So the second reason or why I love you is your diligence. You are diligent in a ton of things and that is a very good attribute. You have been very diligent lately with missionary lessons and with your mom. A ton is happening right now in your life and I know your mom isn't making it any better. But I just love hose even though you go through all these things with your mom, you still know what you want. You want to join the church because you want to and it has nothing to do with me. Even though you go through all these things you know what you want, and nobody will change your thoughts or feelings about that. It shows me why you love me and how much because you are willing and going through so you can be with me through eternity. I mean I know it's hard now but I know for a fact that God is watching and is seeing everything you are doing. I know he will bless us both for being diligent. You by joining the church and me by serving a mission. The blessings will come and one will be being able to be sealed together forever in the temple. I love how diligent you are and no matter what you continue to go for what you want. I love it and it doesn't surprise me at all when it comes to this subject.
So the third things I picked was your love for me and my family. In both of our lives, family is really important. I think it's that but I love really how much you love my family. You turn to my mom when you need her and you love being with them and around them. Even though I'm not home you continue to see them and if it was any other girl I doubt she would randomly just want to be with my family....
The letter is extremely long! 15 pages to be exact but it makes me cry every time I read it! I just love him so much. Like he said, I don't even know where to start, he just makes me so happy and giddy and I feel like there will be no one in the world that could make me feel that way.
So I sent him a "1 year" box and I included....
I also put a letter in the box, it is not nearly as good as the one he sent me though! his letter are what get me through this time in my (our) life.
But that's not the point, the point is that we have not only made it a year but we have made it a year in a different way than most couples do, on December 5th 2012 we had to say goodbye to each other, we had only been going out for 5 months when he left, which may not seem like a lot of time but we have known each other for a few years, but we had to develop our relationship in a new way, although Troy and I had a very good relationship, good in all ways, not just being attracted to each other but we had a very deep connection, but we have become so much closer emotionally than ever before, if there was any doubt in my mind, it has all but vanished. Through letters and some occasional videos we have been able to grow so much closer than any couple who spend every day together could. We have been able to share feelings about how we feel so much better, and even though I want him to come home, I know that these next 18 months will only continue to help us grow both as individuals but as a couple as well. I think that if any couple is able to communicate well then they will go far.
His letter to me for our one year was the most amazing letter I have ever gotten! He always amazes me at how well he writes (but he can't spell). I just have to share the letter that he wrote me!
Dear Justiene
Okay so this letter is our one year letter, the letter that I was talking about in that type written letter. It is 1:37pm and it's May 27th and I am trying to decide how I am going to even start this letter. I am just beyond happy that I can be with someone like you, I can't even express how happy I am. This letter is actually hard for me to write because I am shaking a little bit.
So this letter I think will be long and to cover everything it will most likely take longer than just 1 p-day. So really what I wanted to start talking about was why I love you. I have been wanting to write a letter on this topic but I wanted it to be a really special letter and I chose to start today and send it for our 12 months. 1 year with the most amazing girl on earth.
So babe to be 100% honest I do not know where to start. There are just so many things I honestly don't know what or how to say what and why I love you. It's one of those feelings in your heart you have but can't explain that feeling. That is what I am feeling right now. I really am just thinking now I am going to start. Okay so I think I'm going to start with Disneyland. My favorite place on earth and I am pretty sure it is your favorite place as well. So I just love how you always wanted to go to Disneyland. It was always our first choice and it really was our escape. I keep thinking about the first time we went together, you had your pass and remember it was you, Megan, Danica, Austin and I . I remember liking you at that time. The thing I didn't notice was the next time we went after that we were together. I remember you talking to Austin Bouchey and you were texting him. I wanted to literally throw your phone because I was hoping something would happen that night between us. I just remember watching World of Color and I wanted to just put my arms around your waist, but that might have been weird at that time for you. So I love how you go to Disneyland and you just think about me. I mean you had your ears on in your grad pictures. We will probably be that couple with the bride and groom hats at Disney World, I just can't wait for that. But I loved our kisses, there holding you in World of Color, and I love how we started with Tangled as our first movie. So I just love hour you love everything about Disneyland.
So the second reason or why I love you is your diligence. You are diligent in a ton of things and that is a very good attribute. You have been very diligent lately with missionary lessons and with your mom. A ton is happening right now in your life and I know your mom isn't making it any better. But I just love hose even though you go through all these things with your mom, you still know what you want. You want to join the church because you want to and it has nothing to do with me. Even though you go through all these things you know what you want, and nobody will change your thoughts or feelings about that. It shows me why you love me and how much because you are willing and going through so you can be with me through eternity. I mean I know it's hard now but I know for a fact that God is watching and is seeing everything you are doing. I know he will bless us both for being diligent. You by joining the church and me by serving a mission. The blessings will come and one will be being able to be sealed together forever in the temple. I love how diligent you are and no matter what you continue to go for what you want. I love it and it doesn't surprise me at all when it comes to this subject.
So the third things I picked was your love for me and my family. In both of our lives, family is really important. I think it's that but I love really how much you love my family. You turn to my mom when you need her and you love being with them and around them. Even though I'm not home you continue to see them and if it was any other girl I doubt she would randomly just want to be with my family....
The letter is extremely long! 15 pages to be exact but it makes me cry every time I read it! I just love him so much. Like he said, I don't even know where to start, he just makes me so happy and giddy and I feel like there will be no one in the world that could make me feel that way.
So I sent him a "1 year" box and I included....
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| my grandma wanted him to be patriotic |
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| we both love ginger ale |
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| Troy's favorite water |
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| The bear's left hand when pressed says "happy anniversary Elder Golledge, I love you" |
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| I gave him 15 chapsticks before he left |
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| He tends to be made fun of a lot so I thought this would make him happy |
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| Lots of pictures of my life since he has been gone |
He also sent me a box with my one year letter and it included....
He definitely did a great job! I know his mom probably helped but it is still wonderful! he had to think of it and he did a great job :) I also got some candy too. We both love candy!
I am so happy for this time in my life and that I get to share it with Troy. He is the most amazing missionary and the most amazing boyfriend. I am beyond grateful that God brought him into my life, and blessed me with a sweet boy but a wonderful family as well, I can't wait to be a part of his family someday!
More of the letter to come! :)
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