I want to mention that I really think it's important to take care of all parts of ourselves - for ourselves but also for our spouse. This includes the physical - physical attraction to our spouse is a blessing from God - and I want Brandon to always be attracted to me!
There are so many other reasons to take care of our bodies too though --- it all boils down to the fact that once we have our new spirit within us (ezek 36:26).... God should be the control in all areas of our life, including physical.
"Or didn't you realize that your body is a sacred place, a temple, the place of the Holy Spirit? Don't you see that you can't live however you please, squandering what God paid such a high price for? The physical part of you is not some piece of property belonging to the spiritual part of you. God owns the whole works. So let people see God in and through your body" (I Corinthians 6:19-20 MSG)
So I am thankful that I have a hubby that never has "let it body go"... he's also lucky to have a wonderful metabolism, I don't think he could be 'fat' if he tried haha. I love that he's in shape, loves sports, loves being adventurous, and loves activity! I don't enjoy being (and definitely was not meant to be) a Mrs. Couch Potato - so Brandon was another great fit for me in this area!
He has always been in shape to dance and dance the whole night! haha:
By the way, another quality I LOVE so much about Brandon is how much he loves my family. That was very important to me. I love the relationship he has with my mom and dad, and siblings!! This is Brandon and my mom - aren't they both beautiful!!?!
Another quality I loved about B was this group of guys right here. Brandon has had this group of guy friends forever - and I love their love for one another. I know that I can count on them. They really are like brothers. A lot of them are closer to Brandon than his real blood brothers.
When I was going through the pictures the other day - I found this and was just cracking up - here is Brandon as valedictorian (which I can't spell I guess) of his preschool class! HAHAHHA I think he was just the cutest little thing (next to Raymond)
Again - I love how much my parents love Brandon and how much he loves them.
"Mr B" getting ready to bat in college - sports will always be such an important part of our lives. We both miss playing competitively - but look forward to being in sports again - but in different roles this time (coaching and cheering for Raymond!)
This is one of my favorite pictures of Brandon - my hottie! haha :) This is 2004 I think or maybe late 2003. I loved this goatie (how do you spell that?) but now that he's in the corporate world - no more facial hair.
I love u Mr B. and I recognize all your wonderful qualities - including physical appearance. I know it's never been a priority to us - but I am thankful that God has blessed us with physical attraction to each other and the desire to want to take care of our physical selves! Love you lots
Time to go read books with Raymond! Reminder to self: I want to do another post on sports and how important they have been to us
Loved these pics too :)
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