First of all I want to thank all of you who commented on my last post (34 comments that is a record for me!) I never realized the can of worms I was opening. Mike and I have loved reading all of them and laughing together as we got all of your perspectives. They were very eye opening! I have definitely looked at my role as a Mother and wife a little differently and also have noticed Mike making more of a conscious effort to help me out at home as I have tried to make an effort to pack his lunches the night before (still haven't come close to the iron...never will). So you are wondering (or at least I am), was I proven right? The honest answer is probably yes and no (I hate it when that happens). I was right in the fact that traditional wives now take on a different role then what they used to. But the core of what makes a wife "traditional" is not what she does but maybe more of why she does it.
So the question of WHY comes up...... Why does Mike read to us for companionship study when it is my turn but my eyes are too sleepy? Why do I leave notes at Mikes office after I am done cleaning? Why do we put toothpaste on each others toothbrush? Why do does Mike insist on opening my door for me? Why do we both work so hard for our family? Why would I make him a lunch to take to work? I guess the bottom line is we do these little acts of service because we LOVE each other. I am certainly not saying that those of you who don't iron/bake/make for your husbands love your hubbies less then those who do. You just have a different way of showing it.
** So now the challenge goes out to YOU....... what are some of the things that people do for/to you that lets you know how much you are loved. Start noticing and I am sure you will be surprised!
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I am on a huge de-junking and anti-clutter kick right now and Dax told me he would read my new bible "It's All Too Much" even though I think he is sick of all my antics. He'll tell me to sit down and do a blog post or call my mom-reminding me to slow down and take some "me" time. He gives me lots of hugs and kisses as a way of spending a few seconds with me since we are so busy with the house and barely spend time together other than sleeping. It for sure comes down to love and it is all about learning to put selfish desires second to the good of a relationship or to take care of the comfort of another person. We are slowly learning to be like the Savior and it takes time and a lot of hard work! Hopefully I'll get to the point where I don't have to TRY, but it will come naturally and I won't think of doing things any other way. I think a family is the perfect classroom to learn how to be Christlike.
So glad you and Mike have found common ground. Until next time, right? Love ya. Tristie
True that!!
One of the worst things you could make me do is get out of bed after I've already gotten all warm. My sweet husband will get out of bed, so I don't have to and check on the kids, get me a drink, shut the door, turn the fan on . . and the list could go on and on. Thanks sweetheart. I love you!
Thanks for this post! It really made me stop and think about everything Josh does for me and our relationship. We are so busy and never home. It would be very easy to get disconnected from eachother, but Josh does everything he can to make sure that doesn't happen. He leaves for school in the morning an hour after I do, but instead of staying in bed while I get ready for work, he gets up, makes me breakfast, and warms up my car for me - EVERY morning. He makes it a point to call me throughout the day to check in on me and ask how my day is going. He supports everything I do and encourages me to spend time doing things for myself. He takes an interest in the things I enjoy (including coming to my yoga classes once in a while!). Josh makes me take a minute out of our busy mornings to say a prayer, and he pulls me out of bed to kneel with him at night. There are so many other things my best friend does for me and I absolutely adore him.
I know this is random but will you ok it so I can add McKenna?
I have never fallen asleep on the couch without waking up with a blanket on me. (many other things, but that was my favorite) Thanks for making me think.
i love it when thad does the dishes while i am at work, and i come home to a semi-clean house. and when he takes the garbage out. although he left it outside the door the other night and some cats tore it apart. stupid cats, ill get even...
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