all about bonnie

And…the world gets smaller

bonnie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:38:37 +0000

I’ve realized that I need to update this blog more often with my thoughts and with things that happen around me.

More and more I am amazed at how the world is connected. Justin and I started attending a small group called Starting Point at GCC for married individuals. We are the youngest in the group but it is really neat to see the different stages of life and marriage represented in this group. This past Monday was our second meeting. We met at Martin’s Deli and just chatted about ourselves to get to know each other better.

When they got to me and asked for me to tell a little bit about myself I didn’t even know where to begin. I spoke about going to Gardner-Webb University and meeting Justin and working there. I figured there was no way that anyone had heard of my tiny Baptist University in tiny Boiling Springs, North Carolina. When I finished, one of the ladies, Karen, spoke up. She said “Do you know Philip Swicegood?” I could not believe my ears. She knew one of my undergraduate professors! Wow! How can that be? I’ll tell you how that can be. It was a God wink assuring me that my story is important too and that God was making my heart smile that day. Isn’t is awesome how God has ALL the details worked out in life? Even down to the tiny details of knowing people? Oh how silly I feel when I think about those things and realize that, as God has said to me many times over the years, “Bonnie, I’ve got this.” So I’m working constantly to fight against what comes so easy in this world, worry and doubt. I know God has a plan for me. I just have to realize that it is not all about me and if I want Him to use me in this life I have to be patient and listen.

We made it…

bonnie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:33:00 +0000

Today is our (mine and Justin’s) four year wedding anniversary. I know people say stuff like this all the time but I really can’t see where all the time went. And to think we have known each other for almost 7 years is amazing to me too. I couldn’t pick a better husband or friend. We have been through a lot together, especially recently with the giant move to Indiana and we have stayed side by side all the way. I love this guy! He is willing to do anything for me even if it means sacrificing something that he wants or has. I thank God everyday for him. I just hope I get to celebrate many more anniversaries with him. I love you @wantmoore! (don’t want to get too mushy and make my viewers gag hehe)

And a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jason Powell today. Hope it’s a good one!

A little snag

bonnie — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:26:04 +0000

Well, we’ve been here a little over a month now and have encountered our first snag. On Tuesday this week I was starting a load of sheets in the washer. The washer was filling up with water and I decided to brush my teeth (laundry stuff is in our bathroom). I turned on the faucet and noticed the water pressure was low but figured it was due to the washer filling up. Then I turned it on again to finish up and no water came out. I went to the kitchen faucet and no water came out there either. I had to finish brushing my teeth with bottled water…cold bottled water from the fridge (my mouth didn’t like that). I called Justin at work and he said he would look at it when he got home. I was concerned because I hadn’t yet showered for the day (I’m thankful I didn’t decide to shower instead of laundry or I would have been mid shower when the water stopped). Justin and his coworker Ed came over to assess the situation. None of the breakers were tripped but there was loss of power for the water pump, garage door opener, a few outlets and lights. They had to go back to work but Justin put in a claim for our home warranty we luckily have. The disclaimer said we would hear something within 24 hours. 23 hours later and no shower (having to go to the grocery store to use the bathroom because we are on well water) Justin finally heard from an electrician. I don’t know all the details but something slipped out of a junction box? in the attic (very random). So we are now back to normal. I was so glad the electrician came yesterday and in just enough time for me to shower before church. Showers feel so good after you haven’t had one in awhile. Now the electrician is due back sometime to look at some outlet questions we have. I’m just glad to have water!

Happy Birthday to Matt and Brandon

bonnie — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:25:40 +0000

Happy Birthday Matt and Brandon! I hope you both have an amazing day.

Best Buy Visit

bonnie — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:10:31 +0000

So we were in Best Buy tonight and Justin says…”oh honey before we leave I need to look at that laptop thing.” And I said, “Laptop thing for the living room? You want me to help you find something to help you be more comfortable while using your laptop in the living room? ;)” and as we were heading that direction I said (in a joking matter), “what if I put my foot down and say no?” and he said, “Then I would tell you how cute you were and do it anyway.” In the end I won…for now haha. He didn’t find any he liked. And why were we in Best Buy this lovely Friday night…my sweet husband took me out on a “date”. We were on a mission. With a $10 bill we managed to both eat supper and still go to Ritters for some custard with $.63 to spare. He even opened the door for me :) Best Buy was our entertainment for the evening. I guess you can call us cheap dates. It was a great time though :) Thank you Honey!

Happy Birthday Wishes

bonnie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:49:18 +0000

Happy Birthday Meagan Jaynes!!! Hope you have a great day. Maybe Brandon will take you out to dinner

Happy Birthday Walker!

bonnie — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:40:39 +0000

Today is my adorable…I mean little man Walker’s birthday. He turns three today…THREE! I can’t believe it. He is so smart. I miss him and wish I could be with him but luckily we had a mini-party for him before we moved. I love you Walker!

Feeling Pretty Good

bonnie — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:41:01 +0000

Today I’m having a pretty good day. Apache (black cat) decided to let us sleep in this morning by not meowing at all hours of the night and morning…so props to Apache. We’ve gotten to be lazy together this morning and were able to call and talk to Debra Conn, one of our friends (we consider family) from Shelby. We haven’t had a chance to really talk to our friends back in NC since we’ve been here. The first week we were simply trying to find everything and then along the way we’ve been painting and just flustered. We hope to truly reconnect with everyone in the coming days so hang in there. It was so nice to talk to Debra. We really do miss talking to her.

Now Justin is heading out to a charity event I believe with Jason Powell to drive BMWs. Sounds like more of a treat to me I hope they have a great time and don’t wreck any of them. I’m off to Lowes to buy our dining room paint and start rolling the walls now that the priming is mostly done.

Photo for driver’s license

bonnie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:03:22 +0000

I was skimming the manual for the Indiana BMV for driver’s licenses. I came upon one section that says that a person can be exempt from having a photo on their license for religious reasons. Wow! Ridiculous! Check it out…

“Photo-Exempt License
An individual with a religious objection to taking a photograph may make a special
application to the BMV for a photo-exempt driver’s license or non-driver identification
card. An application may be obtained at a local license branch or by writing to the
above-listed address. The applicant must complete the application and attach a letter
of certification of religious belief on letterhead from his or her minister, bishop, elder or
other leader of the religious organization of which he or she is a member explaining”

What do you think?

Happy Birthday Mandino!

bonnie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:36 +0000

Today is Mandy Jones’ birthday. Please join me in wishing her a fantabulous day. Love you!