Man of my Dreams; Man of my Prayers

  I can remember dreaming about the man I would someday marry as a little girl. This dreaming spurred prayers for the unknown man--anything from hoping he had a good day, to our future lives together, to asking God to shape him into the man I would need him to be, and similarly, shaping me into the woman I would need to be for him.

   This continued on throughout my teenage and adult years. In fact, I specifically remember praying for for him last year. I didn't know who he'd be or when he'd come into my life, but I knew that he would at some point and I wanted to do my part in praying for his daily and spiritual life.

   I asked God to look into my heart and mold my future husband into exactly who He knew that I would need. I even went as far as to dream for extras such as being handsome and funny. Greedy, I know, but it never hurts to ask. :)

   And just like He always does, God answered that prayer whispered by a little girl through the years until she became a woman. In Anthony, I have found everything I could have possibly ever needed and wanted. He challenges me. He continuously builds me up and offers support in all my endeavors. He is my perfect compliment, my confidant, and my very best friend. Through Anthony, God supplied needs I didn't even know I had. Our Father, true to form, even went above and beyond by throwing in those extras. (I told you it never hurts to ask.)

  So let this post be an encouragement of prayer to those unmarried little girls and ladies. It might seem silly to pray for a man that you haven't yet met and may not plan to meet for a while. We all need prayer, and who better to pray for than the man who will be the leader in your home one day? God hears those requests and honors them. He is able to see the needs we cannot and grants us our heart's desire.

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.--Mark 11:24

Hot in Cleveland....yeah right

   I went on a business trip to Cleveland a few weeks ago. Do you remember when about 2,000 flights to and from Atlanta were cancelled due to ice during February? Yeah, that's when I went to Cleveland. As you most likely figured, my original departing flight was cancelled. Snow in Cleveland; ice in Atlanta. But it was no worries--turned out to be a fun and productive trip.

   Typically, when I visit various markets, there isn't a lot of time to experience the city from a tourist's point-of-view. I spend all day on sales calls (which is delightful because I get to meet the people of the visited city) and then spend the evening catching up on emails in my hotel room.

   But my trip to Cleveland was different. Some of you may or may not know this about me, but I truly enjoy NBA basketball. I won't say I'm an avid fan because I rarely watch it on television, other than the Playoffs. Anyhoo, it just so happened that the Cavaliers were playing a game during my visit and I really, really wanted to go. I was planning to play it by ear and make sure the station had not planned anything for that particular evening before I purchased my ticket. While waiting for my delayed flight in Atlanta, I received a text asking if I'd like to attend the game!!! The tired people around me looked at me like I was crazy when I whooped and hollered after receiving that text.

  Needless to say, the game was great! I'm not a Cavaliers fan, per se, but I certainly wasn't going to miss the opportunity to see them play. Enjoy a couple of pictures, below.

  I decided to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while being stranded in Cleveland. I didn't really care anything about it, but I figured...when in Cleveland. I don't have anything against Rock N Roll, I just particularly care about any music hall of fame. I can see sequins at Hobby Lobby and guitars at any music shop. (I know some of you are completely rolling your eyes right now. I don't blame you.)

Katy Perry's outfit

Johnny Cash's Suit & Guitar

Alice Cooper's boots

Michael Jackson's Glove & Jacket