I Found My Reason

by VIP Guest Blogger on January 8, 2010

I wasn’t planning to write a post entering this contest.  And if I were to win it?  I’d probably let someone else have the ticket.  Why?  Well you see, I made a deal with my husband tonight. 

I am married to the single most wonderful man in the world.  I know, we all think that.  But the fact is, I took my three strikes and I was definitely out for the count when I met him.  Yes, I’ve had 3 bad husbands but this one, this one far and away makes up for the unlikely horrors of the first three.

So, what kind of deal did I make?  Honestly, he never requires anything of me.  But, in the last year, I’ve traveled a lot without my family and he hasn’t so much as even murmured a negative word about it.  But now, now I have the chance to travel, take him and the kids with me and see one of my all time favorite places.  Disney!  We married there and we haven’t been back since.  We can go now, I can hear some of the best speakers in social media and my family can have the vacation that we didn’t have last year.

So the deal, what was it?  I explained that I would forgo all other conferences just so we can all go on this trip.  No pressure from him and chances are, if I want to go to another one, he will find a way.  I’ve never had it so good.

Now, you are looking around at the other entries, wondering how in the world this relates to “living life to it’s fullest”?  How does this post even remotely compare to the other entries?  It probably doesn’t.  So as you scratch your head and wonder why then?  Why would I do this?

The reason is simple.  Katja sent me a message telling me about the contest.  I laughed at the thought.  The conversation went something like this,

me:  I will come by as you post entries for people and comment but I honestly can’t think of anything to write to actually enter

Katja:  Of course you can think of something! What do U do to enjoy life – what is the best thing has happened? How do U make every day life better?

me:  eh, remember I live in Alabama, entertainment here is at a all time low….today’s entertainment came as I counted deer shots

Katja:  remember, I have lived in Alabama, that’s no reason! It’s not in the entertainment, it’s in your mind & spirit!

me:  my mind? thats a very scary place hahahahaha

Yea, my mind?  That was enough to even send Katja running without a reply.  What exactly does go on in this mind of mine?  What is it that makes me enjoy life?  What is the best thing that ever happened to me?  How do I make life better?

That’s easy and it should have made for a really short entry. 

My husband. 

He is the answer to all of those questions.  I have lived my life the way I wanted, never fearing the repercussion of those who professed to have better morals or ethics than me because…they only married once for better or worse.  Truth is, many people who say that don’t realize how bad “worse” really an be. 

I’ve been beat down for my decisions before.  But look what I have now.  What I have in my life right now that makes my mind a safer place, not quite as scary as even I profess it to be………….

is Wayne Reason. 

My husband. 

My friend.

We live life to the fullest. 

Together.   

Written by Jerri Ann Reason. Jerri Ann is an internet-junkie who has been writing online since 2001. She has a media site www.jerriannreason.info to feature all of her online work, including writing her Mom~E~Centric. Jerri Ann writes several blogs now and is the founder, administrator and publisher for a Blog Network called Blogalogues. Jerri Ann proclaims to be the most un-domestic female she knows. She does her best to keep her home afloat while teaching online, diving into social media and blogging her heart out. You can connect with her at Twitter @The_Jerri_Ann.


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{ 127 comments }

1 Britta January 11, 2010 at 12:13

Touching story. You are lucky to have such a wonderful husband! :-)

2 Kathi Diebels January 11, 2010 at 12:20

Your blog about your wonderful husband made me realize how lucky so many of us are and yet we dont give it enough thought.Im hugging my dear Hubbs when he comes home tonight! Thank you for the great and open article!Hugs,Kathi

3 brettbum January 11, 2010 at 12:30

Good Luck! :)

4 Callista January 11, 2010 at 13:32

Awww. Your husband must be so proud to call you his wife the way you talk about him. I was almost tearing up there! Beautiful post.

5 TeresaR January 11, 2010 at 14:17

That’s is very, very sweet! I’m so glad you found the man of your dreams to be with, and I hope you win the contest…whether you want to go or not. ;)

6 AmyfromMARS January 11, 2010 at 14:24

I love this entry! You give me faith that there is a future for me in love one day. You have lifted my spirits, even if it is Monday. I am so happy for you and think you deserve to win :)

Amy

7 Casey January 11, 2010 at 15:14

So happy for you that you have found your true love. Great you have such support. Sweet post. :)

8 Storm January 11, 2010 at 15:21

awww that’s sweet! :)

(my mind is a very scary place too LOL!)

9 Nikhil January 11, 2010 at 16:16

Great post. Thanks for sharing.

10 Lynn January 11, 2010 at 19:30

Nice, sweet, loving, and warm. Thanks for sharing.

Lynn
http://www.writeradvice.com
Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers

11 TravelingMOm January 11, 2010 at 20:11

Sweet. Marriage is a challenge and not for the faint of heart! Congrats on trying til you got it right!

12 AmyJean @RelentlessBride January 11, 2010 at 21:03

This is such a sweet and inspiring post! I love it!

13 Tammy January 12, 2010 at 00:02

Great Job Jerri Ann !!! I like it !!! Good men are hard to find lucky enough for you and I we have the last 2 !!! LOL, but seriously though I did enjoy reading your article.

14 Jennifer Jeffers January 12, 2010 at 07:35

Jerri,

Wow! What a beautiful message. I too have had a couple of bad marriages before I found my one true love. The journey was not easy but I have to admit it makes appreciation for my husband now all the greater. It is wonderful to hear other people have found true love in their life too and I love the way you have shared your story with us all. I hope your dreams continue to come true!

15 Max@Walnut Floors January 12, 2010 at 21:12

Hey! You sound like a wonderful human being, and I wish you the best of luck. Much love! :)

16 Jerri Ann January 12, 2010 at 21:19

I want to thank each of you for commenting and showing support for me. I’m sure if you’ve checked here, you realize that there is a much bigger blogger with a much bigger readership than I and she will indeed win.

I don’t care. I know that I have the support of all of you and it means more to me than any of you will ever know. I’ve asked you to help me twice and both times my friends, cyber and real life, have come through for me. It makes my heart swell with pride and if I don’t get to thank you personally, I apologize for that. I’m going to try to get to each of you.

Thanks again!
Jerri Ann

17 PRIIA Cosmetics January 13, 2010 at 09:07

Great post Jerri! What a wonderful husband you have. Best wishes to you!

18 KerBear January 13, 2010 at 10:52

Awww, how cute!

19 Ted Rubin January 13, 2010 at 11:11

Working with Jerri Ann is always such a pleasure. You can always count on whatever she promises to deliver and more!

20 shel January 13, 2010 at 11:51

Your post hit home with me. While on a vacation with my husband last week he had an “episode” on the plane…I thought he died and I’ve never been so petrified in my life. All I could think of was being without him for the rest of my life and my heart ached. He came out okay but those 5 minutes when he wasn’t conscious and I thought he wasn’t breathing were the scariest moments of my life.
It only took me two times to get it right and I’m not letting it go easily. He is my biggest fan and best friend. I’m glad you found yours, too.

21 Kathy Scott January 13, 2010 at 11:52

Great story. Congrats on finding the perfect hubby!

22 crystal January 13, 2010 at 12:14

good luck!!

23 michelle huey January 14, 2010 at 07:25

Jerri-I always enjoy reading what you write. It’s been a while and I saw your post on FB so I knew I needed to check in on you. Sounds like you are doing good. I have two strikes against me (husbands) so I am pretty gun shy. If I can be with a man like you describe your husband, then life would be perfect, almost. :) Good luck with the contest! Tell Mickey Mouse I said hello! -Michelle

24 Lauren January 14, 2010 at 11:37

I hope you get to go to Disney with your family!

25 Keonte' January 18, 2010 at 13:36

How nice of you to say all these wonderful things about your husband.

Good Luck!

26 Dagmar Bleasdale January 18, 2010 at 22:33

It is so nice to read how much you love your husband. I hope you will win :)

27 Marilyn Dockx January 20, 2010 at 12:31

Hi Jerri, I enjoyed your post about your great relationship with your new husband. I too had 3 strikes but it was worth because I now also have the perfect man and perfect relationship! Well done for making it happen so well for the both of you :)

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