nacole(:

A couple that had been together for 72 years shared their final heartbeat together last Wednesday. That’s pretty intense.
The man stopped breathing; but the woman stayed alive for exactly one more hour. The man kept a heartbeat because it was coming from her since they were holding hands.

Stuff like that doesn’t happen very often these days. It’s become “normal” and acceptable for relationships to last 5-30 years.

It just takes dedication. You’re gonna push and pull each other but what’s important is always fighting for that balance, staying faithful, remaining friends and strengthening your partnership. You can fall in love everyday with the same person. No, it’s not easy. But it is worth it to an unexplainable degree.

These past few weeks, or even the year as a whole, have really tested me and I find peace knowing that I have so much to be thankful for. Things aren’t always okay; in fact rarely they are. Life is a organized mess. People come, go and stay. What matters the most is maintaining happiness and finding the ones who will stick by your side. Family members may decide to move away, divorces do sadly happen, the term “broken family” seems to be irrelevant now and people are too accepting of cheating. Things happen in life, people pass away as people are born. We have to learn to appreciate the old while embracing the new. If you are reading this, please know you are appreciated and loved and never forget that an original is worth more than a copy. Always be yourself. Don’t try to fit into society. Why blend in when you can stand out?
No matter how many things are going on in my life I always try to thank those around me, make new friends, learn to live life, also to share my smile with others (even strangers) because you never know what battle they may be facing, and to remind the ones I love, that I do love them.
Communication seems to be a lost art. You go to a social gathering, or even a small dinner and everyone is on their phones or connected to technology instead of being connected to the person right next to them or having self reflection. Life is short, don’t take it for granted. You can be 100 years old and have never lived a life. It’s a beautiful, unpredictable crazy ride but savor the bittersweetness.

There is a park down in my Mom’s housing edition. And this weekend I’m over at her house just driving and spending time. Ryon was getting ready to leave tonight and as he did I said I want to go on a walk. So, we took a walk to the park. And at this park a few summers ago we carved our names onto a picnic table. And tonight when we visited that same spot we realized that two years ago, July 18, 2008, we had been in that exact spot. “July 18, 2008 Ryon & Nacole forever” so tonight we added 2010 onto it. I just wanted to share this special story with you. Never give up on love. It was clearly by love & fate that we were at that exact spot. Thank you for taking the time as well to listen. :)

Love isn’t easy, but Love is not hard. Those truly willing to Love, must be willing to become selfless

1. Listen without interrupting. (Proverbs 18)

2. Speak without accusing. (James 1:19)

3. Give without sparing. (Proverbs 21:26)

4. Pray without ceasing. (Colossians 1:9)

5. Answer without arguing. (Proverbs 17:1)

6. Share without pretending. (Ephesians 4:15)

7. Enjoy without complaint. (Philippians 2:14)

8. Trust without wavering. (Corinthians 13:7)

9. Forgive without punishing. (Colossians 3:13)

10. Promise without forgetting. (Proverbs 13:12)

2 years ago today, Ryon and I got back together. even though he broke up with me around June or July of that following year, I still want to remember June 8, 2008,
November 20, 2007- December 22, 2007
May 13, 2008 - May 27, 2008
June 8, 2008 - July 2009
March 12, 2010 - Now
It is not only the day we got back together, but it is also his Mom’s birthday. I wish he could spend more time with her. And I am going to try to help that happen as long as it is what he wants too.

geesh this boy. we have had our share of arguments, tears, confusion, heartache, and pain. but along with that, I am in love with my best friend. I have something girls dream about. and I need to realize this more often. Ryon does so much for me and I wish I could give him just half of what he gives to me. He drives me everywhere, and I cannot wait until I get my license and a car! Not only for myself, but for him and my family as well.

November 23, 2007 he met my Mom, brother & stepdad.
^ this was also the day of our first kiss. :)
May 1, 2008. I met his Dad.
June 13, 2008 I met his Mom.
June 29, 2008 he met Tracey and the rest of my Dad’s family.

Well, who knows what will happen. I just know that I am thankful and happy for what I have. and I would love to help those who are struggling, and also I want to reach out to those who don’t realize what they have. because sweetheart, it could be taken away in an instant.

summer, lets make it worth it.

i am so lucky that i have this.
November 27, 2007
♥ Ryon & Nacole.

I dont understand why this cannot be practiced daily, they are the ones who give us life. I am sure there are people who are mad at their mothers and dont talk to them but i am not one of those girls and i am very thankful for the relationship i have with my Mom. I was born three months early and her and i were both not supposed to live. but we did. and she raised me as a single parent after my dad, Robin, passed away when i was 16 months old. until she married Troy in 2000 and had my little brother, Daxxton. i adore my mother and hope to be like her. she is an amazingly strong woman with a great personality. i dont know what i would do without her. she has taught me so much and continues to do so. she isnt just a mother to me, she is a best friend.

I cannot explain in words how I feel about this guy. because no words are of that beauty. when i am with him my world feels whole. and that is a feeling i have never had before because my father passed when i was 16 months old and i dont know what it is like to have a complete family. but he brings that into my life. i can be in the worst mood but one text, smile, word, kiss from him and my day turns for the better. there is no other individual i have found that has this effect on me. in our senior chemistry class we had to choose a card from a deck, and we did not get to pick our card, and depending on your card, that chose your seat for the year in his class. Ryon and i got the same card, it was a black Jack of spades. this cannot be just a coincidence that out of 52 cards and 24 students that it just happened. along with many other instances.
november 27, 2007 is a day i will cherish and hold to my heart because it is when we first said those three words to eachother. we were confident about it and as we still stand true to them today, may 2, 2010, i know it was the right thing to do. no it has not always been easy. we have had good days and bad days. sick and healthy ones. sad and happy moments. but they have all been worth it. because we have that thing called love that people spend their whole lives searching for. and i will fight like hell to hold onto this precious emotion. for i know it is one of those everlasting untangible things in life. that are taken for granted. i am so thankful for him and i consider myself a lucky girl to be in this situation. we all have our own battles to fight, lifeguards in life, and those things that keep us going. and he is the light in my life.

People are not perfect. Everyone has their mistakes. We all cry, hurt, smile and laugh. It is a part of life. There are no perfect people in existence. No matter how hard they try. But you know what, I believe you are perfect for me. Yes, my dear Ryon, you. Because when I am with you, I feel whole. And I have never felt that in my entire life except when I’m with you; I always felt a part of me was missing. Until i found you. Because Ryon you are the one who completes me. And no matter what happens. I am going to be here for you. I love your smile. I love how I get butterflies when I hear your ringtone. I love sharing meals with you because you eat what I don’t, and i take your olives and pickles:) I love all of our memories. I love our sexual connection. I love how you love me. Saying “yeah i’m Ryon’s girl, I can’t even begin to describe how that makes me feel. Yes there are those people that don’t like us, or talk about us. But you know what? It doesn’t matter to me. They are jealous. And we are together. We have something that people spend searching their entire lives for. So basically baby. I am saying. That. I love you. I want to be with you. I need you. I desire you. Every single fucking part of you. So it’s okay to show your feelings, to get upset, to make mistakes, to cry, to be mushy:), it’s all okay because im gonna be here for you. As I always have been since 2007. I love you Ryon Deed Powers. Forever & everz. :*

enjoy the little things.

dear november 27, 2007.
you began the best and most difficult journey of my life.
there have been many ups and downs.
I met Ryon at harding charter prep high school.
that small hello on that hot august day in the hallway
began this amazing, rare journey that he and i have gone thru together
the best kind of love is the one that is always there : no matter what through the thick and the thin. in sickness and in health. thru laughter and tears.
we have had our share of fights and mistakes. but they are beautiful as we learn from them. and since 2007, I have realized that I cant see myself with anyone else other than this boy. he his my best friend and my boyfriend. and I am so very thankful and lucky to have that.
from the summer nights, the high school dates, prom night, first day of college, until today.
forever my Valentine. ♥