{Blogtember} - Wife After God

I've been really bad at this Blogtember thing...
I went on a work trip last week and it seems I found it hard to blog. So today, I'm giving you two posts :)

http://unveiledwife.com/

 

I started this devotional a couple of weeks ago. It may be one of the best books that I have read on marriage...(when I got engaged I read quite a few).

 

I like that it has scripture each day. There is also a growth and challenge section. I also love the time of journal and reflections.

 

The other great thing about it, it's not 20 pages each day :) It's short and sweet, but straight to the point.

 

The devotional has been so challenging to me. Challenging me to my responsibilities in the marriage, whether Claudy upholds his part or not. For those of you married ladies out there, go pick up the book today.

 

 



 

 

 

This blog is part of series by Jenni from Story of My Life.  



{Blogtember} - I wish I could go back

Photo taken by: Nate Bucher

 

I wish I could go back...

 

The day is such a blur. We  I planned and planned for this day. Before I knew it, it was over and we were on our honeymoon. I am so thankful for our marriage and for how much we have grown, but I wish I could relive our wedding day.

 

 I wish I could slow the day down, remember to take it all in. I wish I could talk to everyone that came. I wish I could remember all we said to each other, I could feel the anticipation.

 

It was a great day!

 



Photo by Kelly Schmidgall

To see all about our wedding, please go here.

 

 

I'm linking up with Jenni, from Story of My Life for Blogtember. 

{Blogtember} - This is Me

 

 

 

This is me...

 

I could write to you about the things I do...which is part of me, but those are just things I do...those aren't me.

 

I am a sinner.

 

I am saved by grace.

 

I am pursuing my redeemer.

My life is way different than I could have ever imagined and I'm so thankful that it isn't what I thought it should be. The ride has been way better than I could have ever imagined.

Obedience is hard, but it has been worth it.

 I love life. I'm trying to live it to it's fullest.

I love seasons and change.

This is me...

{Blogtember} - Social Media Junkie

 

A few weeks ago, Claudy and I were sitting in the boat fishing when my sister in law asked, "what are negatives and positives of Facebook?"

 

This was difficult for me to answer, kind of like today's writing prompt from Jenni...

 

** As a missionary, social media was a life line for me. It was a glimpse it a familiar world, when everything around me was unfamiliar. It was an escape from the realities of the poverty around me. It was a way to connect with people who "got me," it was there for me when I was home sick, feeling alone, and needed to see pictures of those I had left behind. It brought me messages of comfort, it challenged me spiritually and encouraged me...I can't imagine what the mission field was like 15 -20 years ago, when social media and internet didn't exist..

 

** For over 8 years, I have lived 2,000 + miles away from my family. Social media has helped me see those close to me...

 

** Blogging is an outlet for me. It is a way for me to share from my heart, a way for me to process my emotions.

 

** It's a time warp...I get sucked in and I look up and an hour as been wasted.

 

** Let's be honest...I love it. I love instagramming and looking for great photos to take. I love thinking about a blog post I can write.  I love going to my computer each morning to see what others have talked about.

 

I'm Ashlee, and I'm a Social Media Junkie...

 



{Blogtember} - Things that make me Swoon

To say I'm addicted to Etsy and searching for things for our house is an understatement. I wish I could buy it all....since I can't, here are some of my wish list items for our new house.

 

 

From NewYorkVinyl

 

Who doesn't want a hanging fruit basket??

From VesselsandWares

 

Ok...I'm addicted to prints....but I'm especially addicted to KatyGirlDesigns Prints...I have 4 of them now...

From KatyGirlDesigns

Because I like prints so much...I also love this one from Blossom and Vine

From BlossomandVine

 

I would love this Burlap Wreath for our entry....I think I can make one, so I'm holding out.

 

from GenevieveDesigns
 

 

There is so much more and so much out there....oh goodness. Can't wait to see everyone else's wish lists and find more shops to browse.

 



{Blogtember} - I'm Obsessive

Over the last 3 years, I have taken more personality tests and "self-evaluated" myself more than I would care to, so when today's prompt, said to take a short personality test, I hesitated. However, I hate not finishing things, so I followed along. 

It turns out, I am a ENFJ (Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging). 

This is how I always test and except for the Feeling category, I test extreme in all the areas. What can I say?? I'm all in kinda person...

What does that mean? ENFJ'ers have charisma, have the power to manipulate, believe in their dreams, they see the big picture, their focus is expansive, some can juggle an amazing number of responsibilities and projects simultaneously. We are decisive, they are organized, we know and appreciate people, are apt to neglect themselves and their own needs, have thinner psychological boundaries than most, are at risk for being hurt or abused by less sensitive people, and often take on the burdens of others. 

Some famous ENFJ'ers - David (from the Bible), Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Michael Jordan, and Peyton Manning.
Information from above is found here...

I would say this is a pretty good description of myself. I am great at handling a lot of different projects at once and I really enjoy it. I am organized, I have strong beliefs. 

One of the things, that bothers my husband about me and I am trying to work out...I share personal information with people, I don't have the same boundaries as others and often don't hold back. I also, hurt so much for other people and throughout my life have been left hurt by others (not intentionally on their part). While I love some aspects of this, I do think it would be beneficial to hold back a little. 

{Blogtember} - Always Work Your Hardest

My parents raised me to work hard. From athletics, to jobs, to band, to choir, etc...whatever we did, we were told to work hard. Unfortunately along the way, I had to learn some hard lessons. It wasn't always about winning and the best time (although those were important to), but the effort that was put forward was more important.

 

 

 

So today, my advice to you is, work hard.  In the end you will win some games (or jobs) and you will lose some. No matter the outcome, if you worked hard, you will have no regrets. You will not be able to say, "I wish I would have done this or that."

 

Conference champs my senior year of college.

Leave it all out there...

don't hold anything back ...

don't be afraid that your effort won't be good enough...

At least you know you tried and won't wonder. 

 

 

 

  I'm linking up with Jenni - from Story of My Life - in her Blogtember series.

{Blogtember} - Where I came From



You may remember in may I participated in Blog Every Day in May. Well, Jenni from Story of My Life has done it again, and challenged us to blogging everyday in September "Blogtember" but with weekends off this time.

 

 

I grew up with these lovely people.  We have so many great memories together and I am truly blessed! I am the youngest, with 2 older brothers (the girl on the far left side is my sister-in-law Shannon). I have two awesome parents that have been so supportive of me no matter what I have done. They have always encouraged me to pursue my dreams (even when that meant moving to Haiti) and have always been there for me. While in Haiti, I wrote this post about my family. They taught me to work hard and always told me I was special. Most importantly, they shared their faith with me and showed me the importance of a personal relationship with Christ.

 

 

I grew up in a little town of 700 people, in Minnesota. My dad farms. I love small town living. It is simple. You know everyone, it's almost like you are all family. Claudy and I recently moved back to the small town and it's almost like I never left, those relationships have just picked up right were they left off 12 years ago (for the most part). I enjoyed the commodore of a small town and the opportunity to participate in whatever activities I desired.  

 

 

Now, I'm married... and this is our family (minus one little baby, Cash). I am blessed. I know not all families get along, which is why I know I am so blessed to have these people not only as my family, but as my friends.