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Thursday, August 19, 2010

"first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes..." You know the rest.

As a child, I always wanted the fairy tale life. Who didn't? And I knew exactly how I wanted it to happen... I didn't want to wait. I dreamed of young love. And not just ANY love. But TRUE love. I wasn't going to settle either. Yes, he'd be tall, dark, and handsome just like in the fairy tales. He'd sweep me off my feet, take me away in his horse and carriage, and we'd live happily ever after. But that wasn't all. I wanted more. Something that even Prince Charming didn't have. MY PRINCE would have a LOVE and PASSION for my Jesus. His talents would be used to glorify, magnify, and lift up the name of the MOST HIGH. He wouldn't be afraid to proclaim the name of Jesus. My prince charming would complete me. He'd be my other half. What I lacked, he'd fulfill. He'd be outgoing and sociable. Ambitious. A go getter. Together, we'd be one. AND the best part is... MY DREAM DID COME TRUE!! I FOUND HIM!! We met at ages 15 and 17, and 5 years later he planned a VERY SPECIAL fairy tale evening (there was even a horse and carriage) that ended with him asking a question that would FOREVER change our lives. On one knee, he asked,"Skyla Renee Swinney, will you marry me?" And on 06.07.08, I married him.



Not only did I dream of YOUNG love, but of YOUNG motherhood too. And I didn't plan on having just one. But a house full. At least 4 (or more). And everyone always said, "You'll change your mind after the first one!" But, I haven't. At age 22, I became mommy to OUR Hallie Elizabeth and couldn't be happier. Yes, people ALL OF THE TIME (after they glance at my left finger for a ring) ask, " How long did you date? When did you get married? How old WERE you? How old ARE you? etc, etc." As if I don't realize WHY they're asking the questions! I hardly ever offer an explanation, It's entertaining to see people's faces as they try to "do the math" in their heads! But like the rhyme says, "First came love, then came marriage, then came..." You know the rest! And hopefully there will be MANY more!



I said all of that to say... Dream dreams. Don't settle. Listen to your heart. Follow it. And don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Be confident and determined. And when all is said and done, you'll OVERFLOW with JOY :)

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