27 June 2008
Man of The Week…Casey
Posted by
Yashieka
under:
Man of the Week .
I hate to start off a tribute to my husband with a negative statement, but here it is — I DO NOT ENVY my single friends. NOT ONE BIT. Okay, perhaps those were two negative statements instead of one. But honestly, all jokes aside—I feel blessed beyond belief. I am a wife to a wonderfully, generous husband. Generous with his time, his heart, and his commitment to me and my son. As much as I appreciated him before we had our one year old, that has doubled ten-fold since then. I always joke with him that I am willing to be his baby-mama all over again (even though my first trimester wasn’t the most memorable and I broke out like a track runner on steroids). People used to ask me why my feet wasn’t swollen, or they ask me now where are my stretchmarks on my belly. I point to my husband as the antidote. During my pregnancy, every night I was laid to rest with a foot and stomach massage —with only the best Carol’s Daughter products (sexy belly and peppermint foot lotion), I might add!!!
Part of this extensive appreciation probably has to do with the fact that I didn’t get married until I was 28 years old. I dated, partied, travelled, dated, and dated….did I mention I dated a lot of jerks?!?! I am happy to say that I married my best boyfriend—the one who has never called me out of my name even in the most heated argument, the one who gets up early on Saturday mornings to surprise me with cooked breakfast, the one who loves and respects his mother (and father at that—lets give it up for two parent households!) like a man should. No, he is not perfect—no one is perfect. We all have our flaws –but he is a good man to me and my son. I will tell you that I let him know what I would tolerate and wouldn’t tolerate early. There will be tension that will test the relationshop, but it is how you resolve and get through the situation that determines what type of relationship you will have. Call it what you may, divine intervention or God’s grace –but ladies, these are the ingredients of a strong relationship.
When I look back during our dating period, I never not once had to press him about being in a relationship. From day one when I met him, he told me he was looking for his wife. It was never us ‘chilling’….we were always working towards a real relationship.
-Lyssa
11 Comments so far...
Yashieka
Says:
27 June 2008 at 7:05 am.
First, let me thank Lyssa for sharing her story and showing us there are still good men out there.
I know both Lyssa & Casey personally and they totally disgust me in a good way (lol). You can definitely see the love and admiration Casey has for Lyssa (and Lyssa has for Casey). When I look at them, I’m hopeful that I may have something close to what they have one day.
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Yashieka
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27 June 2008 at 11:51 am.
Yes, love is grand…especially when it’s being reciprocated…
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Judy
Says:
27 June 2008 at 8:08 pm.
Lyssa.. that was great! Although I am no longer 28, reading your story gave me hope 
Not only does it sound like you have a great guy, but the two of you will raise a loving man.
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IEW
Says:
30 June 2008 at 3:25 pm.
Awwww…a great story indeed. Thanks for including some of the positive too!
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Keisha
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1 July 2008 at 1:03 pm.
i’m misty eyed and envious and optimistic and sad and anxious and…. most of all hopeful
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lyssa
Says:
4 July 2008 at 1:23 am.
hey yall! and yes there is hope! just when i thought i was ready to give up on men, bam–here comes Casey! as jesse said, keep hope alive!
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Yashieka Reply:
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:21 am
You got it that hun, it’s right there in front of you….
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