What's your style?

What's you're style?   This question has been asked to me many times.  With clothing, houses etc.  I've never known how to answer.  Until recently..........

You see this is happening. 

The porch is coming down and being redone.  After talking about it so much EVERYONE wants to puke, it's happening.  Luckily, we have relation that's a builder, otherwise we would be fired as clients.  When asked, what do you want done, we say, "the porch needs to be redone."  He is aware of that.  It's OBVIOUS!!!  But there's decking to pick out, walls to be redone, the ceiling.  Our answer, "surprise us."  We have friends that this conversation would make them cringe.  And I get it, and I'm so sorry.  This has been a revelation to me. 
I was again recently asked, "what's the style in your house? That will help you."  As I walked around today I realized, our "style" is family.  Our walls are covered with drawings the kids have made, a framed picture of a combine at sunset, an old hat Steve use to wear, pictures of the family and I found a lot of dirty fingerprints.  ALL OUR FAVORITES!!! (maybe minus the finger prints :) 
I got to go shopping with friends this weekend.  Had a GREAT time.  But I again thought about my style and laughed.  I bought 2 t shirts and I am convinced they can be worn to work, out to dinner and church.  That's a lot of pressure for a 6 dollar t shirt. But that's my style :) 

It took me a long time to come to grips with who I am, or who I'm not.  It seems to be a struggle for so many.  Trying to form into a mold, or style.  Everyone has their own, but in the end, as Christians we all strive for the same thing.  To raise awesome kids who love the Lord, and an eternity with our Heavenly Father. 

As for the porch.  You better stay tuned.  I know it'll look good.  I have the MOST confidence in my builder.