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.
This post is part of Blissdom Conference ticket giveaway.
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Yeah hubby!
How cute was this! And totally love the play on your last name…perfect! Good luck to you and I hope you have a great trip!
You are lucky to have him, Hope to see you in Nashville!
I can’t think of a better REASON to celebrate Wayne than to take him and your family to the place were you were first married and celebrate your life than at Disney!!! There is nothing more magically than sharing the Disney experience with your family!!! We have been their twice it and it holds a special place in our hearts too!
JA, Living “Life to It’s Fullest” in remote Alabama is so perfectly unique yet unfathomly difficult. I am also glad you met Wayne, I have been friends with you through all the boyfriends and husbands and you have finally found your perfect match. And you are in need of that person to be able to understand that crazy mind of yours, sorry. Disney has met it’s match, should make a commercial while ya’ll (yes I can type that, I have lived down here my entire life) are there!
Oh…sure would love to see you at Blissdom
Ahh I am so glad you found a wonderful hubby I hope you win.
Very cool, Jerri and fingers crossed for you!
That is so sweet. I am glad you found Wayne and hopefully the Bliss will continue!
A rockin’ husband is the best gift in the world. Glad you have found your happiness!
Hey, I’m from Alabama too, and thanks to the internet, we don’t have to be bored anymore.
I hope you make it to Blissdom!
Aw! Sometimes hubby number 4 is just the ticket. I say this because my dad is on his second marriage and his wife is on her 4th – - – him. They’ve been married for over 10 years. Sometimes you kiss a lot of frogs before you find your true prince!
Very nice post, Jeri Ann. Not many married women talk much about their husbands or their appreciation for their husbands, so it’s always nice to read a post that’s a little different. You go, girl! I hope you win this ticket!
I am sure you will make it, you are too talented not too.
Ahh Jeri,
That really is the best reason, and I can so relate to what worse can be…just from growing up like I did. Oh and BTW, I live in KY so I know all about counting deer shots for entertainment.
Husbands (the good ones) are wonderful things.
Great post!
I can so relate. Best of luck!
Jerri,
I certainly can relate to having a supportive husband and the richness it brings to life. There is something about having a partner that supports you, doesn’t expect you to be the same as him, and dreams bigger dreams for you (and believes them) than you do for yourself.
Thanks for bringing this sort of connected relationship to the highlight of what makes life rich for you.
That’s beautiful!
Love me some Jerri. Hope to see you at Blissdom.
Your husband sounds like a lucky guy. He has you. Wink.
Hi Guys! Counting Deer shots! Sounds like it could be educational for the pre K bunch!
I have to give you a big pat on the back kiddo for going through it again the fourth time. I walked down that road twice and I can honestly tell you I will not be walking down that road the third time! I am so happy you have been blessed with an amazing husband! Wishing the two of a lifetime of love and happiness
Thanks for sharing and for asking me to comment. I think it takes courage to ask people for a favor.
I enjoyed your comments especially your honesty about having three previous husbands but you didn’t give up and now you’re married to the love of your life. It’s just that positive attitude that I share in my book, 125 WAYS TO MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE, that helps those who want to search to try yet again no matter how many times it hasn’t worked out in the past. (The book, translated into 7 different languages, is available in English from http://www.bn.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.powell.com, and other bookstores.) I hope you win this contest and that your entire family gets to go on the vacation. But I also think that your husband sounds like the type of understanding person that if another conference comes along afterwards and you feel you absolutely must go to that without the family, he’ll release you from your promise of not going on any other trips if you just go on this one family one. Good luck!
Very sweet.
Congrats on finding love. I was blessed to have found this the first time around, but I know how bad it can get (my prior relationships are a testament to that). I am so happy that you are happy!
Best of luck-from swap mamas connection
The best of luck to you in love and life. This is such a sweet post. I hope u win the ticket. Good Luck
What a lovely story…it’s so good to hear that you’ve found the love of your life!
I know the feeling of having a wonderful husband! Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck and have fun when you win!!
So great to see a couple that are so thoughtful and together. Good luck… and I hope you win!!!
Absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful tribute to your husband. You sound as lucky as I feel with my darling hubby. Good luck to you!
I think you took this in a great direction. If you can’t say that you are living life to it’s fullest with your husband then what can you say? I also think it is wonderful that you have found the man that makes you feel complete. Good Luck, I hope Blissdom is in your future.
I’m so glad that you and Wayne have found each other. Going back and taking your children to where you got married would be so much fun!
Good luck in the contest!
MJ
Great job Jerri Ann! You really are a great writer! I am proud of you for having such a great and wonderful husband. You deserve it after 3 bad ones. Good luck! I know how much you love MICKEY!!!!
Best of Luck – I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time
I was lucky… I found mine the first time around! Good luck!
Aww, Jerri Ann- I didn’t know you were such a softie!
Good Luck !!!!!
True love rocks! Best of luck to you!
Oh, that’s so lovely!
I am so happy for you. Not many people have what you have.
I hope I get to meet you at Blissdom. I feel the same way about my husband!
I love your blog Jerri Ann. Good luck to you!
Good luck in the contest.
What a sweet tribute to your husband; I wonder what he thought when he read your words here?
I’ve been married for 32 years. I wish you that and more!
You’re a lucky woman, Jerri Ann!
We girlie! This one gets my vote..living life to its fullest surely would be enjoying and cherishing and relishing your partner!
Great post. So thoughtful and honest. Good luck!
Great post, good luck. Collect some business card for me while you’re there!!!
Good Luck Jerri, You deserve it. Say “Hi” to the Cast Of Characters for me when you win!
Sounds like a great guy! I have one of those too. Good Luck!
Blessings to you!
Nice story. I hope life will always bring you with happiness, peace, and wisdom.
Belle
good for you! you deserve to be happy. he sounds great
Jerri Ann…that is so sweet and I bet he feels the same way about you!
What a sweet tribute to your honey. Mine’s much the same: always finds a way for me to do the things I want. In fact, he did sponsor me a ticket
But how to cover the other costs is still in the air.
So glad you have such a partner in life!
That’s so dear that you have the husband who makes your world so right! I hope you win and have a wonderful time with your lovely family!
WOW – that is one WONDERFUL marriage you have there. Contest or not – I hate to sound corny but, sounds like you are already a winner!
Jerri-Ann, what a sweet story! It just warms my heart you’ve found everything you were looking for in the man you share your life with everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. It’s good to see that someone is living the dream.
Your husband has to be a saint to deal with you, just kidding, Good Luck and I hope you win
Ok guys, figured it was time for me to weigh in. No, I probably won’t hold her to her promise. As a matter of fact, she might be running off to a conference this week. Who knows? I am blessed to have her and the charming
demonsangels we have together.Redneck Mommy — Who you winkin’ at? LOL
Buck Daddy — Don’t you know it! Ha!!!
What an amazing tribute to your husband!
Congrats on finding the “right one”! I found the right one, just took me twice to realize it! But now we’re living our own version of a fairy tale – hence my post in this competition too! 
Good luck to you!
You’ve got my vote.
3 x- husbands! wow. when did you start marrying? (i will refrain from alabama jokes here). since i read you regularly i know that this one was worth waiting for. good luck and hope you get to relive your wedding (did you really get married there? Like at breakfast with Goofy or something?)
Glad to hear someone else has the world’s best husband also…..
Good Luck Jerri Ann!
Carmajo
Oh you should all go! I hopeeeee you winn!! What a wonderful, memorable time that would be!!
That was good Jerri Ann, I think he has a wonderful wife and friend!
I loved that Jeri Ann!!! And it is sooo true.. I am in my second marriage and people really do not know how bad “worse” can get!! I am so happy you and your husband found each other and I think a family trip would be perfect for you! I would imagine it is hard to juggle family and work but you seem to do it so well….you are living life to the fullest!!!!
Jerri– sounds like you have a great “reason”!
Hope you win!
Love the story!
That is amazing!! Congrats and good luck!!!
That is SO sweet! You’re hub is so wonderful!
That is SO sweet! Your hub is so wonderful!
Sounds like you’ve been blogging a long time good luck to you hope you get it
Everyone wishes to have a husband as good as yours! You lucky thing!
Have known Jerri since she was a teenager… She was a good athlete and sport.. Even took a hit to the head once.. (Maybe that’s what happened!!!) have been quite surprised with her ability to write…and seem to really touch her reader. So happy she has found her Reason for Life!!
I love how supportive some husbands can be. Love that you’ve found “the one”.
Beautiful Jerr, Definitely a REASON for you to win! xxx
You are very lucky to have someone you feel so strongly about. Good luck with your trip.
Certainly a glowing review. Lucky couple!
Great post Jerri, it is hard to find the good ones!
Jerri Ann!!! I TOLD you could write what makes you to live life to the fullest and look at you!! I love this post, and I am so happy you found the one.
And look at the support you have received Jerri Ann – seems to me that you won’t need any additional entertainment in Alabama … You have all of us bloggers being part of your online community
Good luck Jerri! Pulling for you, wish I could go myself.
Awww, what a great story! And what a great man you have! You deserve it after having been through other bad marriages. And I hope you ALL get to go to the conference at Disney!
He sounds like a wonderful man, and you a lucky woman!
Congrats ! Your one of the lucky ones to have a husband such as this.Hope it only gets better.Good luck with your relationship as well as the context.
Because of my relation to BlissDom I’m not sure you can count my ‘entry’ but I know how important having a great partner is because my husband not only puts up with my crazy new ‘entrepreneur’ life but is my rock. You and I a both two lucky gals! Good luck in the contest too!
nice entry
Wonderful! I love your story! G’luck!
Jerri, that is too sweet!
Living life to the fullest isn’t just about self, it’s about those in our life. Rock on
Happiness is living life to the fullest. Thanks for sharing!
Awww, I think it is such a sweet post!
Good luck! Hope you win and have a great time! The boys would LOVE it!!!
sweet post
As it was meant to be. Great post.
Touching story. You are lucky to have such a wonderful husband!
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
Good Luck!
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.
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.
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
So happy for you that you have found your true love. Great you have such support. Sweet post.
awww that’s sweet!
(my mind is a very scary place too LOL!)
Great post. Thanks for sharing.
Nice, sweet, loving, and warm. Thanks for sharing.
Lynn
http://www.writeradvice.com
Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers
Sweet. Marriage is a challenge and not for the faint of heart! Congrats on trying til you got it right!
This is such a sweet and inspiring post! I love it!
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.
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!
Hey! You sound like a wonderful human being, and I wish you the best of luck. Much love!
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
Great post Jerri! What a wonderful husband you have. Best wishes to you!
Awww, how cute!
Working with Jerri Ann is always such a pleasure. You can always count on whatever she promises to deliver and more!
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.
Great story. Congrats on finding the perfect hubby!
good luck!!
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
I hope you get to go to Disney with your family!
How nice of you to say all these wonderful things about your husband.
Good Luck!
It is so nice to read how much you love your husband. I hope you will win
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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