Surprise!

Most of you don't know this about me, but I'm not a very romantic person. In fact, mooshy, lovey-dovey stuff makes me cringe. I know! Hard to believe! Afterall, I am pretty affectionate with Jimbo. But anyhow, the reason I'm saying this is because this past Valentine's Day, Jim surprised me by spontaneously making reservations at a restaurant in the city that he thought I'd like. Then, he kept the place a secret up until the minute we got there. It was an unexpected surprise. The ambience was wonderful, the food was great, and the price even better! I was giggly and gleeful the whole time! I couldn't help myself. It was just fun to be out even though it was raining! Mind you, I usually detest being out when it's raining. I know, I know. This may not be your idea of "romance" and some of you have a long list of romantic gestures under your belt. But to me, this Valentine's day was special because the last few years Jim and I have grown closer together through the different challenges we've faced and have overcome. We've been working side by side almost 24/7 for a few years now, so YES we drive each other insane sometimes. But I am truly grateful that we have each other to talk about the things we've gone or are going through (the good and the bad). I am grateful for how God uses Jim to refine me as a Christian. He truly has been and is, as they say in Oz, my BEST MATE.

Btw, notice Jim did not get PERManent curls in his hair.