Being true!

I was challenged to " Be TRUE!"... there is more to this story, but I wanted to share a piece of it with you because I think it is valuable to each one of us to be true to ourselves and our family members. My husband and I go through our ups and downs just like any married couple. We have some things that are just our own challenges, but on a daily basis we seem to be able to work as a team for the betterment of our family! I do appreciate that my husband does challenge me and I am afraid that some times I don't give him much of a chance but he really does have good things to share with me. He really wants there to be growth in both of us! The other day he caught me a little off guard, he explained that I say things that are very positive on face book about him, but to his face I'm not that encouraging. WOW! I was really struck by those words, and needed to take them to heart because that is not how I wanted him to feel. I wanted him to see those words and be happy! I wanted him to know that it is how I really feel. If you are a friend on my page, my header says, "I love my God, My husband, and My Children!" And I do! That is the truth, but his challenge to me to "BE TRUE," is important. Not just to be true in my words to his face, but to be true to our friend's, and to myself! It was something that I really need to apologies for, that he couldn't read those words and feel like that they were consistent with my actual behavior towards him. I know I can't be the only one out there that has done this! So, I challenge you to "BE TRUE!" Be consistent to those you love, it may be easier to write on facebook how awesome some one is. I know it is for me as an introvert, but it's also important that they feel and see those same actions towards them when you are present with them. That's a challenge for you and for me! - Shannon

P.S. I love you husband!!!