"With the people I love the most, I can sit in silence indefinitely. We need both for our full development; the joy of the sense of sound; and the equally great joy of its absence."
I read this quote from Madeleine L'Engle this morning and it resonated with my experience-James and I sitting at opposite ends of our couch, sharing a blanket and coffee, separately immersed in the Word (Him) and alternating between books in my stack (Me). Like my mom, I cherish the sacredness of solitude and thankfully, James is like-hearted with me. After spending time in solitude and introspection, we share, we listen, we laugh, we accept. Our ability to share this sacred space together is something that I cherish about our marriage and even more, I take special delight in that James is also my best friend in whom I can play with the enthusiasm and whole-heartedness of a child. Both are important and gifts in our marriage.
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