metromom

A collection of daily thoughts, ideas and links from a mom still seeking to acheive the "balance" of a spiritual journey, family, inner peace, carreer, world peace...while "trying" to look like a supermodel at the same time...

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Strength of a Man

One of my resolutions this year, was to take the time to say the things on my mind...So here goes. My husband is amazing. He balances so much:

First he is lead Pastor of The Life, he gives so much to people- putting time into building messages, taking time to meet with people, planning and visioneering...He is a gifted leader. On top of that he works full time, leading his team in sales, bringing home the bacon, if you will. He plays basketball on a league, works out regularly, and still calls me everyday and says, "You want me to pick up the girl?" If I say yes, he goes to her preschool and gets Angelina takes her home, makes a snack. I think the way he is with her, speaks volume about his true character and nature. I watch as he is gentle and loving, but tries to be firm (he's easily swayed by her big blue eyes though...) He is an incredible dad. Any guy who'd wear a pink Barbie bandaid on his cut- is secure in his manhood and clearly is wrapped very tightly around a little girls finger...

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Thank you Brad for being an anchor for our family:

The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width of his arms that circle you.

The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice.
It's in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.
It's how good a buddy he is with his kids.

The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work.
It's in how respected he is at home.

The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.
It's in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
It's in his Heart... that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn't how many women he's loved.
It's in how he can be true to one woman.

The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift.
It's in the burdens he can carry.

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Angelina Ballerina

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If you ever want to bring a smile to your face, stop by a three-year-old beginning ballet class. Angelina started ballet two weeks ago and it is hillarious. She gives it her all and man is it funny. The coordination is so unpolished, yet she does everything 100 %.

So cute.

And here's a cute one of Wes and Tonya too...

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