Well my dear friend Tiffany tagged me to share 7 honest truths about myself. I have been thinking about them actually for the last day or two. I have done these before so I wanted to think of different items to share. I hope you find my seven things enjoyable...
1-About once a week, when I am lying in bed, I let my mind wander. I instantly swell up in tears and spent the next 30 minutes telling myself that my brother will not die when he gets deployed in less than 4 days. I have not talked to anyone about my brother leaving, not even my fiance. I feel like if I talk about it, it might come true. I have actually thought about not calling my brother before he leaves that way life will feel normal. I decided against that.
2- I was dumped December 18th, 2007. Three weeks later I went to a basketball game with my friend Jena. I knew Roger would be there. Roger ended up holding my hand there. I did not like Roger at that point. I did not want anything more than a simple flirting relationship (yes I was young and stupid). I actually swore that I would never see him again. He, after all, was not my type!! And now...we are engaged!! I am happy to say that God's plans were better than mine.
3- No one ever believes this one but Roger is the only guy that I have ever kissed! My first boyfriend did not kiss me. I had several flings and never let them come close to kissing me. My last boyfriend, I begged to kiss me but he never did. I believe that God allowed me to keep my first kiss so I could only ever kiss one boy in my life. I think that it is awful romantic! Don't you?!?!
4- I have been told, on many occasions, that I should be a teacher. I teach private and group lessons at my YMCA, I have taught at the camp that I used to work at, I make special time in my busy life to take a certain little girl swimming, and I have just signed on to be a Swim Coach! The problem is that I hate teaching. I mean really hate it. I dread getting into the water to explain freestyle for the umpteenth time. Even as I write this, I am dreading go to my lessons for the twin boys I have. However, when I open my mouth to start to teach, I know that God is with me because this nice and steady tone comes out and I can explain freestyle to anyone. It is quite amazing but I still hate teaching.
5- I used to hate my best friend, Shannon. We were inseparable until she started to date my ex-boyfriend, John. At the time, my life was ruined. I did not allow God to work through my life and heal my heart. Instead, I was selfish and lost years of our friendship. It was a silly mistake! Now we get together every week and are thoroughly enjoying each other. I also know now that John is a great fit for Shannon!! They are a great couple. I love them both!
6- I cannot cook. I have these great ideas about cooking wonderful, delicious meals for my family. But I cannot do it. I am excited to practice on Roger when he moves here! I hope that I can learn a few things and have some good meals under my belt for when we get married.
7- I rarely rarely feel pretty or attractive. I have very low self esteem. I think that because of that I invest in silly things like getting my nails done, my eye brows waxed, or expensive hair cuts just because I think that it makes me feel better.
So there you have it. Those are my honest truths. I hope you enjoy reading them.
2 comments:
I liked reading these things about you. I knew a lot of them, but some were new. Any time you want to practice cooking, my kitchen is open. I didn't know how to cook when I got married, and now it is one of the things I love the most to do for my family. Oh, Bethany, #7 just broke my heart and brought me to tears. It couldn't be further from the truth. You are beautiful inside and out - with your nails done or not. I wish you could see what I see, what Roger sees, but most importantly what your Heavenly Father sees. You are a one-in-a-million girl. Don't forget it. I'm sure that you have heard this song before, but listen to it again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXSkd8apbWM Let the words wash over you, and believe that there is a God in heaven who believes this with all of his heart. I do too, Bethany. I love you.
if you ever need someone to talk to about you brother being deployed, you could talk to me. both of my brothers have been deployed. one is currently in iraq, will be home in july but he already knows he'll be going back in august of 2011. it's really hard on our family. but like i said, if you need someone to talk to about it, i'm available
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