I have a wonderful husband. Truly, he is helpful and kind, funny and wise, patient and thoughtful. He also understands being a mother of five is exhausting, full-time work with no overtime pay.
Those pamphlets for Whispering Pines (Home for Haggard Homeschooling Moms) sometimes look mighty appealing.
As a result of this awareness, Tim is very careful to make sure I carve out time for myself – walks with a neighbor, work-outs at the Y, and occasional outings with girlfriends. Last week I snuck off on Thursday night for some shopping with another homeschooling mom. This evening I went to dinner at the Outback, celebrating a friend’s birthday.
Sabrina, Holly and I after a delicious dinner.
We had a wonderful time, talking and laughing, discussing everything from courtship to September 11. On the way home I reflected on how generous Tim is to me. He hardly ever takes time for himself in this way yet never fails to encourage me to go off and enjoy myself. I came home refreshed and cheerful, ready to once again face the demanding joys of motherhood.
The dinner was a birthday celebration for Holly but ended up being a gift to me. Thank you, Tim, for your kindness.
Kathy
Project 365 – Day 278
It is truly a blessing to have men in our lives who truly follow God’s command…to love their wives as Christ loves the church….ahhh…Glad you had a great evening…
Carlos is so good about understanding that I need time out too. He is gone a lot and gets home late many nights a week so sometimes he just knows it’s time for me to get out for a while. We are blessed to have husbands who truly understand that blessing they give us!
I could have written this post, Kathy. Thanks for the great reminder to say “thank you” to my husband.
What a wonderful hubby! In a world where we hear so often about the less than great husbands, I love super hubby stories!
Yea, Tim!! And happy almost b.day to you, too.
I love you Edgrens. Aunt Kate
SO wonderful that you’re able to get away…. me.. I live too far out in the boonies to get away very often. I’m doing good to go somewhere without kids 2-3 times a year…