My Next "30" Years....

My next 30 years...gonna have some fun
Gonna take stock and laugh about all the crazy things I've done
Gonna love a little more and Cry a little less
Realize that my life has truly been blessed.

I love Tim McGraw's song, "My Next 30 Years". Every year when my anniversary rolls around, I want to play it. Because it makes me smile...


Here's a video with Tim:

It's the big "30th Anniversary".  Dang it I've earned the right to say a few things.   So I'll begin with a little reminiscing of that "significant" day....when some long haired guy as clueless as me about where and what to do with his life walks in and I fall hopelessly in love.

I fix him a cake for his Valentine’s birthday, go on a date, and 6 months later become his wife. That’s really how it happened. I don’t think anyone gave us a chance. Yet here we are 30 years later

Like previous years, I must remind myself of "undeniable truths".  Got that from Rush.  I just keep adding as the years go by.  Some need updating.  Some need ESCALATING!  Yea I don't always follow them.

So grab some brew, a notebook and write down yours as we go through my list. Some of you will think I’m off my rocker, and I don’t care. I know, and God knows, my heart..and there are conservative ideas in my list..so keep reading.

On Marriage (Very conservative – one man, one woman)

1. Marriage is not easy. Actually there are times it just sucks. Bad times should be few for the most part. No doubt making up is fun! Hey, don’t get me because I’m telling the truth!

2. When Cinderella married Prince Charming, that is when I said I do, I also said, “For better, for worse, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.” That means forever.

I know what I have to lose if I ever left. I must admit though I’ve packed and unpacked my bags a few times.

3. Never believe anyone who tells you they’ve never had an argument or “harsh word” with their spouse. Life is not that blissful.

4. Number 4 but really should be #1: Make God the central part. He doesn’t always put us together because of our own will, but He will work wonders with what is given. Go ahead, Lord, just hit me on the head with a 2 x 4 and tell me to practice this one. I fail daily. Witnesses do not speak up!

5. Absolutely do not believe “Love is never having to say you’re sorry.” Actually, that’s what love is all about – knowing when you’ve done wrong and hurt the other person. This is advice for both genders.

6. I’m (you’re) not always right. I heard this at the training I went to in DC:

“Would you rather be right? Or would you rather be successful?”

Step back and walk away from strife. If not, you could alienate someone forever.

7. Listen, listen, listen and listen more. Talk less. God gave us 2 ears and only one mouth for a reason. I need to tattoo this on my arm so I see it every day.

On Kids

8. When kids are little, they are a “little” version of us. When they are big, I have no idea who they are. Notice please I did not say “grown-up”. That means a great deal more.

9. No matter what you do, how you’ve raised them, nor the advice you give them, kids will do whatever they want to do. Realize it, deal with it and get over it.

10. Never give up on them, though. Eventually common sense will prevail. They are gifts from heaven according to the Word. It is incumbent upon us to do our best as parents to guide and teach them. Forever.

11. They do not understand the concept of a “room looks clean when the bed is made.” Just shut door. It’s a lost cause. Until they have kids. Ha….

On Grandkids

 

12. They make us all want to skip kids and go straight to “grandkids”. In reality, if we did that, then spoiling them and sending them home to mommy and daddy wouldn’t be so much fun. I will joyfully watch my daughter twitch when that happens after she graduates and moves out to her and Kayne’s own little house. I’m serious.

13. Wal-Mart was created for grandkids. Period. 

14.  I would give my life for that grandson.  No other way to put the love I have in my heart for him.

15. They are perfect. At birth, 6 months, 2 years, and probably at 20.

That explains a lot…”Clean up on aisle 3 in Toys!”

On Me

16. This one has to be revised because I am daring to let it grow long.  He likes it.  What else matters?
 Short hair is here to stay… Sorry, hubby, long hair will never work on me again. Besides, I don’t have that much time in the morning to fix it.

17. Be true to myself. I use wrinkle cream and hair color. Deal with it. You ain’t 16 anymore, Sheila. I love my highlights, White Mochas, cheesecake, chocolate, Founding Fathers, and those that serve so I can have freedom. I listen to Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Foxnews, Joyce Meyer, my brother, Bon Jovi, Skynyrd, Clapton, Tim McGraw and my hubby’s music. (I really do like his music.)

18. Make sure I “Walk the walk I talk”. If my country requires me to give my life for it and for others to be free, I’m ready.

19. Refer back to #4: Put God first. Every time I don’t, things fall apart. Trust me. I have experience in this area.

20. If I’m ever in a gunfight, I want Clint (Eastwood, that is) on my side. Note: Dirty Harry is not the reason for the 2nd Amendment. Dirty politics is.

On Education (a real coined saying by me)

21. They can take away my home, my job, my bank account, the way my life is today – but they can absolutely never take away my education. I might go down but I’ll get back up stronger and more determined to make it!

On Politics, Founding Fathers, and Socialism

22. Government is not the solution. It’s the problem. They cannot spend my money better than me.

23. The Founding Fathers were brilliant. They knew today’s perilous times would eventually come. But they did their ever loving best to help us avoid them. And they lost lives, fortunes and family because of their passion for our country. I can only hope I’ll have the guts to attempt to imitate them and stand up to take our country back.

24. A country has never taxed itself to prosperity. Only a ruling class taxes its citizens for its wealth and attempts to keep us poor forever. And we have our own version of a ruling class in America – the 111th Congress and the resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They rank right up there with Hitler, Stalin, Marxist, Chavez, Castro, etc.

25. I love the rich. Jobs are not created from the poor. The poor get jobs created by the rich. I have a job because of my CEO’s brilliant idea of starting and maintaining a successful company. I don’t care how much money he makes or what he does with it. For all of you who hate the rich, please go to South Africa, North Korea or better yet – your new favorite voting recruiting station – Mexico. Good riddance.

26. Clearly, the definition of socialism was said best by Margaret Thatcher, “The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of everybody else’s money.”

27. Local politicians are just as crummy and corrupt as national ones. Time to dissolve relationships with those who do dirty tricks, promote assassinations of people’s character because they disagree with them, and those who are morally bankrupt. The boys next door are not so nice.

28.  We're in a mess America.  And we better take our place in history and fight with all our might to keep America free and the land of opportunity.

On Santa

29. I believe. Period. I’ll take a ride on the Polar Express and leave cookies and milk out every Christmas Eve. And don’t you try to convince me otherwise!

On God

30. Refer back to #4 and #18. I believe. I believe our country was built on Godly principles. I believe God should be in schools, public assemblies, and politics. I believe the great awakening has happened. And He will be in America again.

One last thing before I close – Happy 30th Dean.

And like Tim reflects about his “next 30 years”, may we, in our next 30, experience the best years of our life, cry a little less, laugh a little more, and not let precious moments go by. I love you, Mr. B.

Until next week,

Sheila