Introductions

Left to Right:  Faith, Jason, Kyle, Grant, Will, Libby and Wade

     

     So, this is the very first blog post I've ever written!  Wow.  I'm nervous.  I've toyed with the idea of a blog for a couple of years now.  I love to write, but rarely take the time.  I don't know if I love to have people read what I write.  I'll find that out soon enough.  I actually wrote a book!  It's a children's book, and by the grace of God, a publishing company, Cross River Media Group,  liked it.  In order to help promote the book, a blog was encouraged.  It might be the kick in the pants that I needed.
     First things first, I'll introduce myself.  My name is Libby.  I'm a Christian girl, who loves God with all her heart, though I often disappoint Him.  Family is crazy important to me.  My parents are incredibly Godly people.  My dad likes to run, and my mom likes to write.  I love that I have that in me.
      My brother, Brian, is a hard working guy who would cut off his right arm for you.    He was my worst enemy and best friend growing up.  Tough as nails, people didn't mess with me, thanks to him.
     My sister, Amy, is my soul mate.  Besides my husband, of course.  Not a day goes by without talking, mostly about what's for dinner.  She is so incredibly wise, I call her Solomon.  Without all the marriages.  Amy has the ability to see things through Gods eyes, and her heart is solid gold.  You could say she's my hero.
      I married my childhood crush, Jason.  He is, hands down, the funniest person I've ever met.  When he's not cracking me up, he's busy providing for our family of seven, loving God, and becoming a better man each and every day.  Dedicated.  That's a good word for him.  And smoking' hot.
     God gave us five kids!  They are the lights of our lives.  Parenting is hard.  I'm talking, really hard!  But then, one of them will say something super sweet, or display some kind of unprovoked kindness, and your heart melts.  And it's all worth it.
     Grant is our oldest, and he is a Warrior, through and through.  Fiercely competitive, he's a natural born leader.  Grant is such a hard worker, too.  He will dig in, and get it done.  No complaints.
     Wade is the Wise one.  Seriously, some of the stuff he says!  Wade has a way of looking at things, and verbalizing all these things I've never noticed. And he's hilarious.  I'm dreading the day I realize he's smarter than me.
      Kyle is the Brave one.  Has been ever since he was a baby.  I love his assertiveness, and fearless attitude.  He doesn't quit, either.  He's a fighter.  Much to his brothers' delight.
     Will is a Lover, oh my.  He melts my heart, especially when he's sleepy.  He'll start telling me lots of gooey things.  Will really boosts my self esteem :)  His heart is huge.  He'll pick out the little guy, and just love on him.
     And then there's Faith.  The baby we most definitely didn't plan, but God did.  Wow, has she stolen our hearts.  Our only daughter, she can play princess while packing a mean right hook.  And she loves God.  So much.  Faith brings so much happiness to all of us.  The boys need her presence in their lives.  She makes them kinder, and gentler.
     That's me in a nutshell!  Oh, I'm also the Race Director of the 12:1 Run.  It's a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon that raises money for clean drinking water.  And I'm a pediatric RN.  I absolutely love my job.  God gave me these passions, and for that, I'm thankful.
     Thanks for stopping by!  Stay tuned for more posts about... whatever!
Blessings and JOY!
Libby