Softball and 8 Years

Many of you know that I LOVE softball. I started playing in 1st grade, played through high school, and couldn't play in college because I had never done fast pitch, and that's what they did at Baylor. Anyway, I got to play several years ago with a Summit women's team (before I had kids.) And now, I am playing again!!! My good friend, Stacy (Abigail's mom - who watched Mark for his first 2 years) goes to Church at Rock Creek, and they have a women's team that plays at Burns Park. Well, these women are GOOD! It is really fun! We've had 4 games - the first 3 were blowouts, and our last game was closer, but we still won. I've never been on a really good team, but it makes it even more fun! (I'm a little competitive...) I probably won't post any pictures of me playing on here because I am so out of shape, it's not even funny. I've had a couple of doubles (which means making it to 2nd base), and I swear, I needed oxygen. It's pathetic.

On to more important things:
I have been married to Joshua L. Kennedy for 8 years today!!! Wow! What an 8 years it's been. We were so young when we got married - 21 - finishing up our undergraduate studies at Baylor. I love Josh more today than I did June 2, 2001. Here are some of the things I love about him. He is the hardest working person I have ever, ever met! I've known some hard workers in my life, but Josh surpasses them all. He is the kind of doctor who will make sure that his patients are absolutely stable, comfortable, and the next person taking care of them is up to date on what they need before he leaves the hospital. He is constantly being complimented by nurses, attendings, patients, and others for his outstanding bedside manner and his genuine compassion. It makes me so proud to see the work of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling his calling by making a difference in these people's lives.

I also love the fact that all the stress, pressure, and demands of his work don't seem to effect his outlook on life or his attitude towards us, his family. I am amazed to see the grace by which he juggles all of his responsibilities as a husband, father, and resident physician. I am so thankful to the Lord for giving Josh the daily portion of grace he needs to handle all that he is given, just as the Israelites were given the perfect individual portions of manna each morning by the Lord. I am constantly thinking about how I would react in his situation, and I promise, I wouldn't be married, wouldn't have any friends, and I'm not sure I would go anywhere. The pressure would be too much for me.

Josh is goofy - always has been, always will be, which makes him so fun to be around! The boys can't get enough of his tickles, funny faces, and "wresting matches". And, I have to say, even though, most of the time, I roll my eyes and say "You're such a dork", I love all his "dance (using this word very loosely) moves" and corny jokes! It also helps him fit in great with my family...

Josh, I love everything about you! I am so grateful to be your wife. We have been through some amazing moments together, both spectacular and heartbreaking. You have been my rock through it all, and I can't imagine life without you. I am truly looking forward to the next 50+ years of learning more about you and experiencing life together. God has been so gracious to us, and I praise Him for giving you to me for this breath we call life.