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 Tonya January 9, 2010 at 09:16

Great post. So thoughtful and honest. Good luck!

2 Stephanie January 9, 2010 at 10:37

Great post, good luck. Collect some business card for me while you’re there!!!

3 Kevin January 9, 2010 at 10:49

Good Luck Jerri, You deserve it. Say “Hi” to the Cast Of Characters for me when you win!

4 Deborah January 9, 2010 at 11:47

Sounds like a great guy! I have one of those too. Good Luck!

5 Alyssa January 9, 2010 at 12:21

Blessings to you!

6 Belle Chen January 9, 2010 at 13:19

Nice story. I hope life will always bring you with happiness, peace, and wisdom.
Belle

7 amy p January 9, 2010 at 13:57

good for you! you deserve to be happy. he sounds great

8 Anne January 9, 2010 at 13:59

Jerri Ann…that is so sweet and I bet he feels the same way about you!

9 Amber January 9, 2010 at 14:17

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!

10 Vicky Carlson January 9, 2010 at 16:12

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!

11 Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) January 9, 2010 at 16:24

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! :)

12 Allison January 9, 2010 at 18:52

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!

13 Elliott - 21st Century Dad January 9, 2010 at 19:33

Thank you for sharing. It’s good to see that someone is living the dream. :)

14 Buck Daddy Rogers January 9, 2010 at 20:07

Your husband has to be a saint to deal with you, just kidding, Good Luck and I hope you win

15 Wayne Reason January 9, 2010 at 21:39

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 demons angels we have together.

Redneck Mommy — Who you winkin’ at? LOL

Buck Daddy — Don’t you know it! Ha!!!

16 Mandy January 9, 2010 at 22:36

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!

17 Ninotchka January 9, 2010 at 22:44

You’ve got my vote.

18 amyz5 January 9, 2010 at 23:41

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?)

19 carmajo burghardt January 10, 2010 at 00:02

Glad to hear someone else has the world’s best husband also…..
Good Luck Jerri Ann!

Carmajo

20 Angela January 10, 2010 at 00:12

Oh you should all go! I hopeeeee you winn!! What a wonderful, memorable time that would be!! :-D

21 chris January 10, 2010 at 00:21

That was good Jerri Ann, I think he has a wonderful wife and friend!

22 Stacy Wright January 10, 2010 at 00:21

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!!!!

23 Dennis Yu January 10, 2010 at 00:27

Jerri– sounds like you have a great “reason”!
:)

Hope you win!

24 Andi January 10, 2010 at 01:23

Love the story!

25 Tara Todd January 10, 2010 at 02:14

That is amazing!! Congrats and good luck!!!

26 Erin Pyle (@erinjeany) January 10, 2010 at 02:54

That is SO sweet! You’re hub is so wonderful! :)

27 Erin Pyle (@erinjeany) January 10, 2010 at 03:43

That is SO sweet! Your hub is so wonderful! :)

28 Tricia January 10, 2010 at 03:55

Sounds like you’ve been blogging a long time good luck to you hope you get it

29 Arlene Feix January 10, 2010 at 08:12

Everyone wishes to have a husband as good as yours! You lucky thing!

30 Jeaniene Church January 10, 2010 at 08:34

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!!

31 Melanie (ModernMami) January 10, 2010 at 08:50

I love how supportive some husbands can be. Love that you’ve found “the one”. :)

32 Jackie January 10, 2010 at 09:02

Beautiful Jerr, Definitely a REASON for you to win! xxx

33 Lorrie Miller January 10, 2010 at 09:38

You are very lucky to have someone you feel so strongly about. Good luck with your trip.

34 BOSSY January 10, 2010 at 10:21

Certainly a glowing review. Lucky couple!

35 Dawn Pigoni January 10, 2010 at 10:40

Great post Jerri, it is hard to find the good ones!

36 Katja January 10, 2010 at 11:43

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 :)

37 Rick @ Tiny Prints January 10, 2010 at 12:35

Good luck Jerri! Pulling for you, wish I could go myself.

38 Devilish Southern Belle January 10, 2010 at 12:57

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!

39 Lolli January 10, 2010 at 14:51

He sounds like a wonderful man, and you a lucky woman!

40 Fredia January 10, 2010 at 15:32

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. :)

41 @BarbaraJones January 10, 2010 at 18:06

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!

42 JM2000 January 10, 2010 at 18:53

nice entry

43 Susieqtpies January 10, 2010 at 18:55

Wonderful! I love your story! G’luck!

44 niri January 10, 2010 at 22:25

Jerri, that is too sweet!

45 PartyPlanningProfessor January 11, 2010 at 01:35

Living life to the fullest isn’t just about self, it’s about those in our life. Rock on

46 Andrea January 11, 2010 at 08:29

Happiness is living life to the fullest. Thanks for sharing!

47 Summer January 11, 2010 at 10:33

Awww, I think it is such a sweet post!

48 Kaila January 11, 2010 at 11:05

Good luck! Hope you win and have a great time! The boys would LOVE it!!!

49 Poonam Mandalia January 11, 2010 at 11:06

sweet post :D

50 Dawn Stephens January 11, 2010 at 11:29

As it was meant to be. Great post.

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