"If"

Would it not be awesome if the manufacturer could guarantee that "every kernel will be popped" in the bag of microwave popcorn?  That would guarantee pure goodness in every bag...that fact of the matter is that there will always be kernels left on the bottom of the bag, and those kernels are really just as important as the cute white fluffy salty pieces of popcorn that sit right above them.

so with that said...here is a fun page a made last night that reads...

If I could only teach you guys both one thing, it would be to  "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all of your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your ways " proverbs 3:5-6

I live by this verse and rely on my FAITH for so much.  With that said, I have had to make a "career" decision (that is one of those kernels" at the bottom of the bag) at just about the time that the big question was "popped"...I am talking in code still, and as soon as I can, I will open the bag for you.....for now friends, remember to rely on your faith and live with the belief that GOD only tests us in order for us to grow and develop....Iam thankful for all of my kernels....and rejoice that not all of them pop, or I may weigh 10,000 lbs! ( when I eat popcorn, I like to add M&M's)

and on the issues of LA LA LA LOVE....THANK YOU ALL for your super duper wishes & congratulations...I must say that I have always felt a little "too old" to have a "boyfriend" and prefer to call him "My Valentine" and once I introduce "Our Story"...a little bit at at time....you will understand that he is way more than a boyfriend.....He was one of those Kernels at the bottom of my bag but in the center of my heart in my teenage years (he was my "first Love"...the kernel that was stubborn and just would not pop) so, I took  it out of the bag, tucked it safely away...moved on with life ....and well...21 years later..here we are...it popped.....more to come...

here we both are in...1984...yikes. I will expect a ton of hair comments..

..here we are now

Comments

[Yvonne]

Congratulations again, Stephanie! I guess it's true good things come to those who wait. Ok, you had to wait a little longer then most but by the look on your face in that picture it was probably worth it.
I can't wait to hear what else you have poppin.
Regarding the picture, too funny. Your bravier then I am,I have pictures like that but I would never post them. :0)

[ktdids.blogspot.com]

I came across your blog and On my I cant believe that hair...what were we thinkin back then..

[kelli]

Cute, cute analogy! We will anxiously await to hear more about this "one teriffic guy".

[Lisa M]

About the hair: As I've heard Oprah say, "When I knew better, I did better." Your hair is so cute now! And, you know, we all had big 80's hair! Sometimes (secretly) I miss it! Thanks for giving me a little laugh today!

Lisa

[Patsy]

Okay, I've waited to post so I could think of something to comment on besides the obvious! So in order to do this, I will say that I'm with you on the FAITH thing, and also the m&m's with the popcorn.

[KathleenLoughran]

I love to hear about Happy Beginnings. CONGRATULATIONS!

[CD]

"rely on your faith and live with the belief that GOD only tests us in order for us to grow and develop"

Amen to that!! so so true, thank-you for sharing your heart. oh and I Love the layout!!! so cute and creative but it is the words on there that are SO important to remember!

[Lain]

OF COURSE you like M'n'Ms in your popcorn, because that's the way I like them, too!
But I must say I like PEANUT M'n'Ms in my popcorn.
And I don't care for microwave popcorn -- I like to make it the old fashioned way on the stove.
Can't wait to hear more news!
xoxoxoxox
Lain

[ashluvs2]

you know what...in '84 that was the rockin' style...and now you also have the rockin' style...so looks like you have always been stylin:)

[Linda Sonia]

Love your story and your analogy of him to a popcorn kernel!!... Precious! All the best to you both!