I am sitting in our family room, looking at this old window that I found at an antique shop in downtown Wheaton which James transformed into an incredible picture frame filled with some of our recent wedding pictures. I absolutely love it. Watch out Pottery Barn, my husband is pretty amazing. One of the things that I love about James is that he takes initiative in doing creative, intentional projects like this one just because he knows that I will look at that window several times throughout the day, smile, and be reminded of how much he loves me.
This morning, 10 minutes before we were supposed to leave for graduate school orientation...I am a bit anxious, frantically getting ready...the fire alarm goes off (#2)....immediately I am racing to get up stairs to help get the freshman outside....on the way out the door, he hands me a cup of coffee to go while I wait for the fire trucks...just the way I like it......
Later, post fire trucks, I am now on bicycle (his idea), riding behind James, through campus, to our orientation...appreciating his adventurous Spirit and SO grateful that he knows me well enough to know that getting me outside, even for 5 minutes to encounter God through nature will help to calm my nerves....
And finally, having James by my side, as we (together) listen, then counsel, then celebrate a student's victory in the midst of a difficult family situation....my ministry partner........
I share all of these illustrations to encourage any married women out there to take time to SLOW DOWN...notice the little things that your husband does, says, or even the effect of his presence in your life, and don't tell your girlfriends, tell HIM.
Babe, I love you.
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