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My Better Half

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Mortgage and Lending with First Choice Mortgage Group

My wife is a wonderfully wise and witty woman. She is my strength, and she inspires me. She supports me in my endeavors, calls me on my weirdness, and is there to whack me with a reality check when I need one. She is the yen of my yang, the apple of my eye, and the mother of my children.

I met my wife in 1989, our second year of college. It took me six months of chasing her around to finally convince her that I was the one for her. We have been an exclusive item ever since. We both graduated with our Bachelor's , as well as Master's degrees before I officially proposed to her (I had proposed a hundred times before, but it was just in passing!). I thought her family was going to have me strung up for waiting so long, but my wife and I at dinnerI felt the need for some stability before making that level of commitment. An ok job, formal education behind us, and the opportunity to get to really know each other (not that way!), but some time to grow together and form mutual hobbies, while feeling good about maintaining our individuality as well.

We finally got married on July, 7, 1995, and it was a tremendous party. Anytime our family and friends get together, the town better watch out...We threw down for 3 days (beginning the 4th of July) before the wedding, adn 2 days afterwards. After which, we jetted off to the Virgin Islands, where we played the island hopping game for 2 weeks.We backpacked, whitewater rafted, mountain climbed and explored through the 90's, and then in 2000, the real adventure began!

We were blessed with our first little girl, Jordan. She is a precocious , outgoing little girl that is a true people pleaser. Our first child led me to change my entire professional career on its ear, and I began working nights in order to be a dad and kdis at Stone Mountainstay at home dad during the day. I worked this schedule until each of my kids started Montessori School, and I loved every moment of the experience.

Our second child, Taylor, born in 2002, is the most gentle, loving little boy that anybody could ever meet. His intelligence is unparalleled, astounding us each day with his various knowledge in which he graces us.

Our third baby, Avery, born in 2004 was a thrill-seeker from the start. She arrived 4 weeks early, and scared the devil out of us! Since that time, my youngest causes my heart to skip a beat regularly. I admire her level of curiosity and free-spiritedness every day.

I write this tonight because I haven't gotten to see my family much this past week, as I've been away from home healing from a recent neck surgery. I am supposed to get clearance to drive from the doctor tomorrow, and he will determine whether I can handle the excitement my little ones generate anytime I'm around. This is the longest I've been away from my wife and kids, and while they get to visit, the time is never enough. I've always been the one to get on the floor and play rough and tumble, and I am not even supposed to hold them at this point. I toldmy kids I'd write a story about them while I got better, so this is it. I miss them terribly!

Now, I know you are thinking, "the title of the story is 'My Better Half', and when one refers to this, they are speaking of their spouse". Well, this is who I used to refer to when using the statement, but now that our babies are with us, I must confess that I am speaking of my whole family. I feel like I'm the luckiest person alive to have been blessed with such a wonderful family, and I thank God every day for the blessings He's allowed me.                                                 

                           family photo

Comments (19)

Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
A big virtual "hug" from your AR family. Sorry to hear about the surgery, but the good news is that you are on your way to recovery. Do what the doctor says now! You may face consequences if you don't. Keep us informed of your progress.
Mar 13, 2008 05:44 PM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Bo,

My goodness! What a beautiful family you have and what a magnificent writer you are!!!!
This was the most wonderful post to read as I start my day......you're a very special man and I can see that you and your family are a perfect match.

Speedy healing with your neck surgery, 

((-:

Jo 

Mar 14, 2008 12:15 AM
Jeannie Kontis
Lancaster, PA
This is a really sweet post.  I hope you recover quickly so that you can get back to rolling around on the floor with the kids.  I'm sure they miss you, too!
Mar 14, 2008 01:19 AM
Patty Ledford
RE/MAX Town and Country - Blue Ridge, GA
Your N. Ga. Mountain Agent -The Ledford Team-Blue

WOW Bo...how sweet...lots of love in this marriage....get well soon!

Patty Ledford-EXIT Realty-Blue Ridge, Ga

www.LedfordProperties.com

Mar 14, 2008 01:25 AM
Bo Hunt
First Choice Mortgage Group - Douglasville, GA
Metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional

~  Vickie, Thanks for the hug; even "virtual love" is a wonderful gift! I got my staples out today, cleared to drive, and able to go home! Of course, I "have to take it easy for the next 6 weeks, but the doctor told me that if the fusion goes well, I'll be back to normal in about 6 months.

~  Jo, Hi, thank you for the well wishes. I enjoy writing and story telling that my kids are my toughest critics now. Many times instead of reading stories at night, they ask me to "tell them a story about them (or me, granddaddy, etc.), and if I try to get by with a "repeat", they call me on it every time!

~ Jennie, Thanks, it's funny, they came over to visit the other night, and I tried to goof off with them some, but found my head twitching, my chin jerking, and my neck spasming. I guess a little too much too soon! After the pain meds. kicked in, I figured I'd better wait a little longer and follow docs. advice a little more seriously! LOL

~  Patty, Thanks! Yeah, we have to maintain a lot of love... I don't know how my wife puts up with the silly stuff I get into at times. I think I know most of the ER staff by first name at this point! (just kidding)

Mar 14, 2008 06:03 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
BO, what a wonderful post about your wife and family. It's  always so nice to hear a husband rave about his family! God Bless and be careful that you don't overdo it. I know you're glad to be getting back home.
Mar 14, 2008 10:35 AM
Carole Cohen
Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH
Realtor, ePRO
Bo this was heartfelt and wonderful and another good reason to have a blog no? I am so sorry to hear about your injury and am just glad you are almost to the point of being back with your family again. Nicely written!
Mar 14, 2008 12:32 PM
Bo Hunt
First Choice Mortgage Group - Douglasville, GA
Metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional

Debbie, Hey, Sorry it took awhile to respond... I've been enjoying the family this weekend! Thanks for the kind words and blessings.

Carole, Thanks! Yeah, I feel "the fam" is a great topic, and easy to put together! Yes, it''s great to be home again; now I just have to find a way to allocate "AR time" into my schedule, as this past week, I had free range of time.   

Mar 15, 2008 11:03 PM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Bo, beautiful ThemThem to your bride, congrats on being blessed with a beautiful person to share life's journey and wonderful children to top it off. (We have an Avery as a grand child too)

Hope the recovery from your surgery is going well.

Duane

Mar 16, 2008 01:12 AM
Bo Hunt
First Choice Mortgage Group - Douglasville, GA
Metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional
Hey Duane, Thanks! I've been having a blast since being back home! Recovery is going great...Looking forward to getting back to the gym (haven't been able to go in over a year now), and getting some strength back.
Mar 16, 2008 03:18 PM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Bo...You made me feel so happy while reading your post.  You are very fortunate to appreciate the family you have and to rejoice in it.

Thank you for sharing.

Kathleen

Mar 20, 2008 03:09 PM
Bo Hunt
First Choice Mortgage Group - Douglasville, GA
Metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional
Hey Kathleen, Thanks for your comments...Everything I do, I ultimately do for them. They are my life. Thanks again!
Mar 20, 2008 03:15 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Bo,what a geat looking family. Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself with all of us.  Hope you recover quickly. i too am recovering from back surgery so I can imagine how you must feel.

You didn't happen to mention how you got your neck injury but awfully glad to hear that you weren't paralyzed.  Have a speedy recovery and God bless.

Mar 21, 2008 02:56 PM
Bo Hunt
First Choice Mortgage Group - Douglasville, GA
Metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional
Thanks Gena! I pray for strength for you in your recovery...some days are definitely better than others, but every day that I get to experience, is much better than not having the opportunity to experience it, being good or challenging! Just being back around my family is worth any trauma that I might experience.
Mar 21, 2008 03:43 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Happy Easter Bo to you and your family! I hope you're doing better, I know you're enjoying being home. God Bless!Happy Easter
Mar 22, 2008 11:57 PM
Bo Hunt
First Choice Mortgage Group - Douglasville, GA
Metro-Atlanta Mortgage Professional
Hi Debbie, I hope you had a great Easter as well.
Mar 23, 2008 03:15 PM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Bo & Your Better Half, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you have a great day...

Jul 07, 2008 01:34 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous

HI Duane...

Thanks! We just got back from a 2 week trip to Minnasota and are getting back into the swing of things. Hope everything is going well!

 

 

Jul 07, 2008 03:49 PM
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* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Bo, welcome home, hope your trip was a fun one. What are you doing online, it's your Anniversary! LOL

Jul 07, 2008 04:04 PM