As a way to continue fellowship outside of the Bible Study, this blog now serves as a 24/7 meeting place for us. A place to post questions, comments and share ideas, prayer requests and much more as we grow and develop in our relationship with Christ and with each other as woman, wives, mothers, sisters and friends.
I'll start off the first the post with something light and fun.
Describe the most romantic or fun thing your husband has ever done for you and how/if it impacted your marriage in any lasting way.
Well, I'll comment! I really didn't think he had it in him but he got me good when he threw me a surprise 30th party earlier this year with some family and a few friends. He orchestrated the whole thing and totally had me going to the point that when I saw Jill and Patrick at the restuarant, I thought it was a coincidence that they were there the same night as us. Dah! He did a great job and it made me realize that just because I don't have many moments of roses being brought home or dinner by candlelight, it doesn't mean there isn't a lot of appreciation and love that he does have for me. I need to embrace the kind of 'romance' he does show and not hold him to a standard I have in mind.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Katie! And I love the name you selected, too.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite memories of a romantic thing David did for me was also for my 30th birthday (long, long ago...). But he planned a surprise party at a friend's house, which caught me totally off guard, and then he shocked me by giving me the gift of a romantic getaway for a long weekend in the Bahamas. He had my mom all lined up to watch our kids, he had the tickets in hand, and had even bought travel insurance in case I didn't want to leave the kids! (how sweet is that??!!). But we went and had a wonderful time (though I did miss the kids terribly - it was the first time I had left them for that long), and we still have memories from that time that we talk about even now.
I agree..great job Katie! Looks fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have a story about my 30th birthday yet because I'm just so far away from turning 30, no one has even thought about it yet.... ;) hahahaha just kidding!!
Well, I can't pinpoint 1 specific thing Shane has done for me, but every year since we've been married (except for this year...), we've gone away for the weekend around our anniversary and he has planned it every time. He always chooses the location and finds fun things to do and I love it. I had a hard time once we started having kids because I miss them when we go away but it's a fun thing to look forward to every year. This year we missed going away because it was really bad timing with him about to start his new job, everything with the kids and Gemma's dr. appts - just no time. But we keep talking about how we wished we went away this year and hopefully can do it next year.
I am super excited about this!! I feel like I have said this about like 50 times already....but I am just thrilled...
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Jamie is not a super romantic guy and I am not a super romantic girl...I mean I swoon over romantic comedies but I am a realist at heart. So romance is just simple for me. I can think of lots of little things Jamie has done for me over the years but one thing popped into my mind I wanted to share....
Valentine's day 2007- I was like 35 weeks pregnant with Luke...teaching full time, exhausted, and we had a meeting late a work that night(strange I know!)...anyway I came home and jamie had made a simple meal (which was delicious if I remember correctly) and then drew me a bath with rose petals, bubble bath, music, candles, and I just remember soaking in there with my big pregnant belly letting everything melt away...I guess more than it being romantic I just felt completely taken care of you know? Like he had but aside his expectations for the typical valentine's day and just knew I needed to be taken care of...
Other than that...simple things like...when he dances with me in the kitchen...are my favorite..
Whoa...long post!
love you gils!
I really love the little spontaneous things that Micah does. He'll often list off things he loves and appreciates about me as a wife and mom, he prays for me, kisses me on the forehead in public...may sound cheesy, but I like it. Oh, and he shares my same artistic/fashion preferences and has fun searching out jewelry or clothes. One time he surprised me and hired a woman to design an outfit for me. Not only did he get my measurements right, but I really liked the outfit! Overall, I feel most loved when it's clear he put thought into something.
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