Love is as plentiful as oxygen. You dont have to
be thin, naturally blonde, super successful,
socially connected, knowledgeable about politics,
or even particularly charming to find it.
from: How To Find True Love
by: Lois Brady
I was quick to say yes to our "kids that are parents now" request to babysit..for I clearly remember how it felt to be the parents of little rug-rats, and how time away from them with My Builder was one of the most important things we could have done for one another and our marriage.
So I now pause and reflect on this new stage of life that My Builders' and my self now facing head on...'this empty nest' syndrome. How does that Psalm go....there is a season and time for everything....
Now is the time to reinvent and become reacquainted with one another. I need to work at forming a renewed and stronger friendship with My Builder. We stare at one another across the quiet kitchen counter at dinner time and I have to work at conversation starters. (I've become my dad I think...not much of a talker.) We have many years ahead of us..with dreams and aspirations. We've been through a lot. We plan on doing a lot more. Just because things arent exactly as we thought they'd be at this stage in our lives...doesnt mean that I give up and roll over and play dead. We still have so very much to be thankful for and grateful for...and if I am honest with myself....I do believe the future can and will hold great things for us...as long as we remain the best of friends.
Interesting....I havent opened up like this for a long time. I think having the tar beat out of me by two toddlers really did mess with my head!! Soon I'll be thanking Joe and Nat for the opportunity....maybe... someday soon. Maybe. :)
Live long and Prosper Friends. Thats what I plan on doing.
Go here friends and enjoy a great post on Marriage and Gratitude!! I loved it and hopefully you will too!!!
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