Paige Barnes

Eight years ago today, I married the most wonderful man in the world. He is smart, well, brilliant. He is funny, but it's a weird sense of humor. Like he almost never laughs at his little funny sayings, but they almost make me fall over they are so funny! He is very strong. He has never failed me in opening a jar or reaching a dish up high or moving the furniture because I had a hankering to do so. He is a total geek and that is one of my favorite things about him. He has never once yelled at me. And he only once raised his voice at me (I deserved it). I have watched him cry over a Disney movie because it made his son cry (in a sweet tears sort of way, not scared tears sort of way). He is one of the most godly men I know. His knowledge of the Bible and its scripture is immense. But his wisdom in them are truly a special gift from the Almighty. The first gift he ever gave me was a cross necklace for my birthday way back when we were dating. He told me that the world thinks ...

Matthew, Today is your 7th birthday. I've been meaning to write these down every year. I guess better late than never. Here are a few things about you at age 7 and the past year. ~This year you were diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It has been the hardest struggle of our life. And you have triumphed through it. You are so brave and strong. ~This year you were home schooled due to the diabetes. The hardest thing you and I have probably done. But I have so enjoyed our time together and will miss you dearly when you go back to school in the fall. ~You love anything Star Wars. You are currently "writing" the 7th episode. You've even made clay models of the new characters in your "movie". ~You are very into history and love learning about the Civil War. Your great-grandfather passed away this year and gave you some of his medals from World War II. They are a few of your greatest treasures. ~You are very good at math, just like your daddy. You still nee...