Magnifying
For those of you who know me, that would probably be all of you, I am not the handiest person in the world. I don't do well with cars, things that I build always turn out in an interesting fashion, I guess I can paint a wall, or sand a block of wood, that is about the extent of my handy man skills. When I comes to remodeling the house, I would rather hire someone who I know will do it right. I prefer to purchase new cars so they are under full warranty. I don't have a green thumb, my tools are used more by the boys for demolition than they are for construction. I think you get the idea.
The Queen on the other hand would rather spend the time taking it apart and seeing if it can be fixed than to replace it. She willingly starts a project and will work on it until she wins or it beats her. She amazes me.
Well, some 22 years ago, we met up and decided to get hitched. Last night I pondered that incredible choice she made.
As you may or may not know, our dishwasher went out a few months back. We figured we could all get our hands wet and learn to clean for ourselves. It worked. The Queen and I have Palmolive hands and finger nails. But now that she is back in the office, school is in session, and our lives seem to get busier and busier, we decided it was time to replace the dishwasher.
Late last week, the Queen asked me when I would have time to go shopping with her. I told her that I trusted her judgement and would not have much say in the matter anyway. She knew what she wanted and would get it. She then asked if we should pay someone to install it. Based on my opening statement, you know what I said.
Well, Wednesday afternoon, she asked for the keys at work, so she could go pick up the dishwasher she had purchased the night before. It was then that I realized she intended to install it rather than have someone else install it. Isn't she amazing.
Some 22 years ago, she married me with out really knowing that I was not a handy man. After all this time, she has learned, yet still does what she can to lift me to better planes of ability. When I am not willing to increase my talents, she gives me a little bump.
As I pushed the "Start" button on the newly installed dishwasher last night, I was filled with gratitude for such a companion. She did not push, nag, ask, or whine. In fact, if I had not taken it upon myself to start the project last night, I am sure she would have done it herself. She believed that I could do it. She had faith that if I could not, we could probably figure it out together. And if that failed, we would have just called someone to help us.
How lucky am I to love someone who has so much faith me, us, and what we can become. I started reflecting upon the past 22 years. We have faced many dips, bumps, turns, twists, and white outs in our 22 years. However, together we have pulled through. Together we will continue moving forward. Thanks my love for helping me magnify that which I have been given. I am truly, honestly, and incredibly grateful that you said, "yes".
The Queen on the other hand would rather spend the time taking it apart and seeing if it can be fixed than to replace it. She willingly starts a project and will work on it until she wins or it beats her. She amazes me.
Well, some 22 years ago, we met up and decided to get hitched. Last night I pondered that incredible choice she made.
As you may or may not know, our dishwasher went out a few months back. We figured we could all get our hands wet and learn to clean for ourselves. It worked. The Queen and I have Palmolive hands and finger nails. But now that she is back in the office, school is in session, and our lives seem to get busier and busier, we decided it was time to replace the dishwasher.
Late last week, the Queen asked me when I would have time to go shopping with her. I told her that I trusted her judgement and would not have much say in the matter anyway. She knew what she wanted and would get it. She then asked if we should pay someone to install it. Based on my opening statement, you know what I said.
Well, Wednesday afternoon, she asked for the keys at work, so she could go pick up the dishwasher she had purchased the night before. It was then that I realized she intended to install it rather than have someone else install it. Isn't she amazing.
Some 22 years ago, she married me with out really knowing that I was not a handy man. After all this time, she has learned, yet still does what she can to lift me to better planes of ability. When I am not willing to increase my talents, she gives me a little bump.
As I pushed the "Start" button on the newly installed dishwasher last night, I was filled with gratitude for such a companion. She did not push, nag, ask, or whine. In fact, if I had not taken it upon myself to start the project last night, I am sure she would have done it herself. She believed that I could do it. She had faith that if I could not, we could probably figure it out together. And if that failed, we would have just called someone to help us.
How lucky am I to love someone who has so much faith me, us, and what we can become. I started reflecting upon the past 22 years. We have faced many dips, bumps, turns, twists, and white outs in our 22 years. However, together we have pulled through. Together we will continue moving forward. Thanks my love for helping me magnify that which I have been given. I am truly, honestly, and incredibly grateful that you said, "yes".
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