When I finally pull myself from sleep's sweet embrace, my first reach is for the phone because I know he will call at 730. Every fight is gone from my mind...any imperfections laid aside...only the fact that he isn't here fills my mind. Every Tuesday, without fail, "Good morning, Baby!" is the greeting that my heart waits for...the smile my face lights to...the joy, seemingly canned and then released to wake my mind with its flow.
It's stupid. It's silly. 9 years of marriage and my heart still jumps with the ring of a phone on the one morning that he leaves before I crack my eyes. It's stupid...but I love it so.
So imagine my surprise this morning when at 720, I hear the voice of the middlest child ring out "She's at the computer, Daddy." I looked up just in time to see him enter the family room and before my mouth can form the question, he answers "Didn't have to be there till later today so I decided to stop by and see my family."
It's stupid. It's silly. 9 years of marriage and the sight of his smiling face...the warmth in his hug as I jump from my chair and into his waiting arms...the simplicity in a desire to see us instead of just hearing our morning routine. Well, it's stupid...but I love it so!
...Us...
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12 comments:
That is SO not stupid. That is wonderful and beautiful.
And once again I have template envy. Now that's stupid...
it's not stupid..it's love and a tiny glimpse of heaven on earth...
That's beautiful Bina! I feel the same way about my hubby. It's a vacation day when he's here, especially when it's unexpected. Hey, is that you and hubby in the picture? very sweet...
Love it! I feel the same way every time my hubby calls or walks in the room. Its beautiful! Today he's called 3 times, so there's my God placed gift. ;)
Oh, I love it. Not stupid, but deliriously wonderful and fully romantic.
I just love you, Bina. It's good to be here again. I've barely been at the computer lately. That warm Cancun sun beckoned. .... We're back in Iowa now.
Good to "see" you again...
You're blessed.
Not, not, not stupid! This is love. Nothing makes me grin more than when my hubby comes home unexpectedly early. It's like I've just won a whole chunk of money. I am thankful that you and I still are shamelessly in love with our husbands, both after 9 years.
What a beautiful post.
Love it! I was grinning as I read--we shouldn't apologize if our marriages are joy-filled Hallmark celebrations, just as we shouldn't feel bad if we're struggling.
This is real and fresh and alive. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I think your story is wonderful. I feel the exact same way about my husband. He is a blessing. My family members say that I light up when I talk about him or when he walks into the room.
Lisa
P.S. Cute picture of you and your husband.
What a great story you have to tell! Just great blessings to count!
Very sweet. I'm the same way after 14 years, six children, and a lot of grey. It's how it should be. :)
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