So, I have alot of time by myself at work for my mind to wander. This is always potentially dangerous. It was most decidedly the opposite today however. I was off by myself grumbling about how, being generally awesome at what I do, means that I get stuck with some extra work. Its important also to know too that I lived with with my In-Laws for a couple months before Tanya and I got married. And here is where the train of thought leaves the station...
How did I get stuck working my butt off, and staying an extra half hour? Don't they know that I want to spend the afternoon with Tanya? Ha! and maybe if we have time run over to see Kolbee(our nephew) while he is at "Grandma's." Little guy! we hardly ever see him anymore now that we live on the opposite end of town. How great was it being able to get back from work and having him there waiting to play cars, or ride bikes, or go for a golf cart ride. And Sunday afternoons! all the food and people coming over. . .
Into my head popped the Sunday afternoon when I spent most of the afternoon trying to get away from Tanya so I could ask her parents for permission to marry her. There was a brief flash to the day I bought the ring, being so nervous I would lose it or get stolen, that I actually started locking my truck, and proceeded to forget my keys in it, and had to call AAA. The box, and the ring inside of it, was stuck in my sock as Kolbee pulled "Grandma" into the barn for something. I saw my chance and darted in after them to show her, and get her blessing. She knew something was up as I produced the box. Her reaction wasn't what I expected. Her mother, ours, now, is fairly stoic, and I watched as she teared up and then spontaneously hugged me as Kolbee looked on, intuitively knowing something was different. Now her Dad was slightly different. He looked at me, as only a father of the girl you haven't yet married, can look. There was a shade of skepticism as he got up, to my silent motioning of him into the kitchen. As soon as the words spilled out, his demeanor changed too. He had the biggest grin I had seen on his face prior and immediately shook my hand. I remember all the emotions vividly, the nerves,(yes I actually got nervous), the joy and the sudden sense of family.
It was an awesome day, and two days later I would have a better one when to her surprise, I proposed. She had no idea I had the ring, or the permission to do so, though she knew it eventually was gonna happen. I have no idea why my thoughts went that direction, but I am so glad they did. When my thoughts track that way, thinking about the girl, so awesome to be the driving force behind the events of the previous paragraphs, is enough, even on a rough day, to put a smile on my face.
Oh, and that proposal? well, thats a story for another time...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Life lately...
So, apparently I'm not as good at keeping this thing going as I thought I would be. Honestly, I didn't know Tim had made that previous post (super sweet!) until a week or so ago! I guess I just have a lot less to say than I thought I would! Shocking to some I know :) So in a (somewhat large) nutshell, here's whats been going on with the Konings:
*Honeymoon to the Dominican!
Our trip was FABULOUS! We had so much fun and got some much needed relaxing in. Our days were filled with relaxing mornings by the pool, naps in the afternoon on the beach, and some great meals! The craziest part to me was how long it took me to actually be able to relax. Since we couldn't have our cell phones on, and didn't have a computer next to us 24/7, I found myself so bored the first couple days!! Which is actually kinda funny, because I was almost positive it would have been Tim having the seperation anxiety from society. I survived though :)
*Househunting:
Before we left for our trip and ever since, our lives have been almost consumed with trying to buy a house! We have a few in mind in the Hamilton/Holland area, but we need the pre-approval process to be complete first. Thats been a very long and aggrivating process! Without going into details, lets just say its been one roadblock after another, after another, after another, etc. The positive note is that it sounds like the tax credit is going to be extended, so the pressure to have everything done by the end of the month is off!
*Bible study:
Every Wednesday night I'm so extraordinarily blessed to get to meet with some AMAZING women for a Bible study on the women in the Bible. Most of the group is part of Tim's side of the family; a sister and a couple cousins, and others are friends and co-workers. We have such a blast and I feel like I'm learning a lot and getting to dive deeper in the word, which I'm ashamed to say isn't something I've always done. I'm always looking forward to Wednesday nights to see the girls!
*Holiday season!!
Its finallly holiday season! I love this time of the year, its always so full of joy and giving and gatherings and of course the grand-daddy of them all, Christmas! Last year so much time was spent on the wedding that I'm so happy to actually get to feel like it'll be Thanksgiving and Christmas and get to fully celebrate both! I know a lot of people think its a little early to begin thinking and planning, but to me its never too early! I love seeing Christmas items in the store, the sales, the music started to play... ahhh its so fun!
*Work:
Work for both of us have been going well. I've actually just started a temporary 2nd job to help add some money into the savings account. I'll be working at Sears Portrait Studio in the evenings until Christmas. So far its only a couple nights a week, and really I've only gone once for some internet/computer training. I'm a little nervous, seeing as how I kind of freak out and get full of anxiety when I start something new in my life, but I figure I can do anything for 2 months so I'll make my way through it! And more than likely, as with most things, I'll end up really loving it lol.
So, ladies and gentlemen, thats about all for now! Hopefully it won't be so long until the next post. Also, I really pray the next post will be about something really exciting, like we're pre-approved for a mortgage.
*Honeymoon to the Dominican!
Our trip was FABULOUS! We had so much fun and got some much needed relaxing in. Our days were filled with relaxing mornings by the pool, naps in the afternoon on the beach, and some great meals! The craziest part to me was how long it took me to actually be able to relax. Since we couldn't have our cell phones on, and didn't have a computer next to us 24/7, I found myself so bored the first couple days!! Which is actually kinda funny, because I was almost positive it would have been Tim having the seperation anxiety from society. I survived though :)
*Househunting:
Before we left for our trip and ever since, our lives have been almost consumed with trying to buy a house! We have a few in mind in the Hamilton/Holland area, but we need the pre-approval process to be complete first. Thats been a very long and aggrivating process! Without going into details, lets just say its been one roadblock after another, after another, after another, etc. The positive note is that it sounds like the tax credit is going to be extended, so the pressure to have everything done by the end of the month is off!
*Bible study:
Every Wednesday night I'm so extraordinarily blessed to get to meet with some AMAZING women for a Bible study on the women in the Bible. Most of the group is part of Tim's side of the family; a sister and a couple cousins, and others are friends and co-workers. We have such a blast and I feel like I'm learning a lot and getting to dive deeper in the word, which I'm ashamed to say isn't something I've always done. I'm always looking forward to Wednesday nights to see the girls!
*Holiday season!!
Its finallly holiday season! I love this time of the year, its always so full of joy and giving and gatherings and of course the grand-daddy of them all, Christmas! Last year so much time was spent on the wedding that I'm so happy to actually get to feel like it'll be Thanksgiving and Christmas and get to fully celebrate both! I know a lot of people think its a little early to begin thinking and planning, but to me its never too early! I love seeing Christmas items in the store, the sales, the music started to play... ahhh its so fun!
*Work:
Work for both of us have been going well. I've actually just started a temporary 2nd job to help add some money into the savings account. I'll be working at Sears Portrait Studio in the evenings until Christmas. So far its only a couple nights a week, and really I've only gone once for some internet/computer training. I'm a little nervous, seeing as how I kind of freak out and get full of anxiety when I start something new in my life, but I figure I can do anything for 2 months so I'll make my way through it! And more than likely, as with most things, I'll end up really loving it lol.
So, ladies and gentlemen, thats about all for now! Hopefully it won't be so long until the next post. Also, I really pray the next post will be about something really exciting, like we're pre-approved for a mortgage.
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