About Leah Sweet

My name is Leah Sweet. However, a more appropriate name would be Leah Crazy. Yes, I am serious. Ask anyone I know. Wait wait – let me clarify…Leah Crazy as in, “a little nuts, lots of fun, always adventurous, often silly, sometimes deep, and loving beyond measure” crazy. NOT “nutjob, psychotic, dangerous, or belonging in a looney bin” crazy. Just wanted to clear that right up.

me!!

I have been married for 10 years to the love of my life, Ken Sweet. His name would be more appropriate as Ken Focused. He approached me 11 years ago with the same focus he uses for everything in his life. He is strong, bold and determined. He is driven and ambitious. He is organized, careful, conservative, and meticulous. Most importantly, he loves the old rap songs from the late 80′s and 90′s and he sings them while dancing around the room making up new and entirely inappropriate words to them. So imagine this tall (6’3″), brown haird, eye-glass wearing mega white guy singing along with Sir Mix A Lot’s “Baby’s Got Back” but changing the words to make them even worse – that is the man I see.  My husband is a striking mix of contrasts.  His world must be very organized, but his sink is a wet mess. He is a wise and careful planner of our investments but will say, “Let’s buy that 1000 dollar karaoke machine!” (probably so he can perform one of his off-tune, out-of-rhythm renditions of Tone Loc’s “Funky Cold Medina.”) But he loves me like no other. And boy, can he kiss…

My home, husband and kids are my life. And the Lord is the very heart that keeps that life alive. My relationship with God has been quite a journey. At times we have taken relationship breaks (my bad choice – not His call!!) and I have wandered off, frustrated with life, angry with the world. And yet He has always drawn me back to Him. He has allowed me my time in the desert. He has forgiven my past and future. And most importantly, He continues to direct my steps and waits patiently when my sometimes well-meaning feet wander from the path for a few moments. That can happen, and still does occasionally. But never for long. My approach to my faith is this – He longs to know me, and He longs to know all of you. And I try to live a life that brings Him glory. But I fail. I mess up. So forgive me that, and don’t lay it on Him. I will gladly, willingly share my beliefs with you. And you will often see them reflected, referenced, mentioned, or alluded to on this blog. I am not shy about my faith. But I won’t shove it at you either. And most importantly, I will never judge you for believing differently. I welcome your questions, your feedback, even your angers and your doubts. If you want to rant about why you think God failed you, go ahead. I have been there. But  that “there” is not a good place. There is one better. And if you let me I can help you try to find that place. And in the meantime, enjoy my very honest, very real life posts. I talk about kids, marriage, parenting, discipline, sexuality, religion. I don’t really think anything is taboo. Well, I hate country music and politics so you won’t see much of that. But if you want a little giggle and sometimes some honest deep thoughts then you have come to the right place.

Love, L.