#6
Love is...
... trusting your husband about which car problem needs to be fixed first even though you really, really, really don't feel like he's right (and auto maintenance is all about female hunches, right?). Chances are he knows considerably more about it than you do.
Showing posts with label Love in the Little Things (a.k.a. Stuff I Need to Work On). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love in the Little Things (a.k.a. Stuff I Need to Work On). Show all posts
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
But How Could There be Any Other Explanation?!
#5
Love is...
... always assuming the best about your spouse's intentions no matter how bad they appear to be and graciously (as in, not accusingly) asking (as in, not telling) him what he meant by what he did. You just might be surprised.
Love is...
... always assuming the best about your spouse's intentions no matter how bad they appear to be and graciously (as in, not accusingly) asking (as in, not telling) him what he meant by what he did. You just might be surprised.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Can I Get a Little Credit Here?!
#4
Love is...
... willingly taking the one piece of toast that you accidentally burnt, or the smallest piece of chicken even though it isn't really enough, or the soggiest salad that, to be honest, grosses you out, or the dregs in the potato chip bag that really don't qualify as chips, all so that the rest of your family can have the good stuff... and all without complaining or saying a thing.
Love is...
... willingly taking the one piece of toast that you accidentally burnt, or the smallest piece of chicken even though it isn't really enough, or the soggiest salad that, to be honest, grosses you out, or the dregs in the potato chip bag that really don't qualify as chips, all so that the rest of your family can have the good stuff... and all without complaining or saying a thing.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
But It's SO Annoying!
#3
Love is...
... when you almost trip over your husband's shoes because they are in the middle of the floor... again, and he didn't clean up the coffee that spilled on the counter... again, and his dirty clothes are right next to the hamper... again, and all of this is piling on top of other things you're irritated about, so you feel like you're going to blow your top, but instead of nagging him about it, you pray for grace to remember that you do things that bother him, too (and isn't he just a little more gracious about it than you are?), and you thank God for all the wonderful, selfless things he does do, like work hard all. day. long., and help with the kids, and take out the trash, and mow the lawn, and auto maintenance... and then you surprise him by making his favorite supper, "Just because."
Love is...
... when you almost trip over your husband's shoes because they are in the middle of the floor... again, and he didn't clean up the coffee that spilled on the counter... again, and his dirty clothes are right next to the hamper... again, and all of this is piling on top of other things you're irritated about, so you feel like you're going to blow your top, but instead of nagging him about it, you pray for grace to remember that you do things that bother him, too (and isn't he just a little more gracious about it than you are?), and you thank God for all the wonderful, selfless things he does do, like work hard all. day. long., and help with the kids, and take out the trash, and mow the lawn, and auto maintenance... and then you surprise him by making his favorite supper, "Just because."
Friday, October 1, 2010
But I'M the One Who Needs a Break!
#2
Love is...
... when you're at the end of a long, hard day and you're on the verge of tears because nothing seemed to go right, the children were especially difficult, (and you weren't such a sweet rose yourself), and you can't wait until your husband gets home from work so you can tell him all about it, not to mention get a little help and relief (but he's running late - who does he think he is, anyway?! He gets to have adult conversations all day!), but then, when he finally walks in the door, he has that downcast, exhausted, dejected, look on his face that says, "I've had a horrible day," and you bite your tongue, ask the Lord for grace, wrap your arms around your husband, and say, "Why don't you put your feet up, Honey. I'll get you something to drink."
Love is...
... when you're at the end of a long, hard day and you're on the verge of tears because nothing seemed to go right, the children were especially difficult, (and you weren't such a sweet rose yourself), and you can't wait until your husband gets home from work so you can tell him all about it, not to mention get a little help and relief (but he's running late - who does he think he is, anyway?! He gets to have adult conversations all day!), but then, when he finally walks in the door, he has that downcast, exhausted, dejected, look on his face that says, "I've had a horrible day," and you bite your tongue, ask the Lord for grace, wrap your arms around your husband, and say, "Why don't you put your feet up, Honey. I'll get you something to drink."
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
But I am NOT a Morning Person!
#1
Love is...
...waking up in the morning all groggy and cranky after a night of very little sleep, and instead of grumbling, complaining, or yelling at your spouse and children like you really want to (because there's a mess in the kitchen and your children have not done their morning chores like they know they are supposed to), you give thanks to God and ask for His help, put on a bright smile, give big hugs all around, and say, "Good Morning! I'm so happy to see you today!"
Love is...
...waking up in the morning all groggy and cranky after a night of very little sleep, and instead of grumbling, complaining, or yelling at your spouse and children like you really want to (because there's a mess in the kitchen and your children have not done their morning chores like they know they are supposed to), you give thanks to God and ask for His help, put on a bright smile, give big hugs all around, and say, "Good Morning! I'm so happy to see you today!"
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