Here is a little history about Terry and I that some of you might not know.
March 6, 2002- met at a Birthday party at Cascade Pizza
March 6, 2003- were engaged
April 23,2003- moved into our house
April 26,2003- were married
June 21, 2003- were married again
The first time I met Terry and thought he was a dork. He knew more about me than I of him. He kept calling me a "Wild Card". Still to this day, I have no idea what he was talking about and I ask him all the time along with reminding him about what I thought of him. I might not, or I mean, I do not give him enough credit where it is due. He is the sole provider for this household and works hard. I should give him more praise and vise versa, but isn't that part of marriage? Actions do speak louder than words. I wish everyone thought that. I am known for speaking my mind and I am not afraid to tell anyone what I think. It is my opinion and the vets of this country gave me that right. A lot of people take what I say too personally. I would never say something on purpose to hurt someones feelings, that is not part of my personality. Keeping my opinion to myself is not part of my personality either, so it will not happen. But most of you know that I would do anything for anyone who needed it or wanted something. In true Erickson fashion, my actions speak louder than my words, even though I have a loud voice.
Happy 7yr Anniversary!! I actually remembered & sent you a note via fb. :)
ReplyDeleteHave you ever read 'The 5 Love Languages'!? I know that your actions speak louder than words. That's who you are. You have always shown that by being more than willing to help out & do anything for your friends & family and you actually do what you say. You seem to have the 'acts of service' love language. Sometimes actions don't speak louder than words. Especially to someone who's love language is 'words of affirmation' Sometimes we need to realize other's 'love language' if we want to show them or tell them how much we appreciate them. :)
It's been my experience that nobody truly gives credit where credit is due. We used to have this game among crew, wives, captains, etc, "Who has it harder? The man at sea or the woman at home?" We decided that everyone works hard, no matter what it is they're doing, to keep things going.
ReplyDeleteI also speak my mind. I am also open to dialogue. You agree with me? Great. You don't? Open for dialogue. Don't want to have an exchange? No biggie. But my time is limited.
Kim, your actions have always spoken loud,and the sweetness and intelligence of your kids speaks volumes. Won't forget Fredy explaining that the horses were running fast "Because they were freezing" anytime soon. :-)
Jen
Hey Kim, I was reading your post again this morning. It's a really good one and I love the way you've written it. I want you to know that I identify with everything you've written. I gave up feeling bad about my personality a long time ago. Hey, we're the people who keep things interesting! :-) I know that G embraced me and my wild card nature from the beginning ten years ago, and that loving acceptance has allowed me to flourish, take chances, and not feel bad about who I am. You take that wild card, opinion stating, loving nature of yours and run with it. Actions definitely do speak louder than words, and you are authentic. Jen
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