Hello, gentle readers! Hope you all had a
lovely Thanksgiving (I’m still eating leftovers and I haven’t counted a single
carb in over a week!)!
So, my DH had back surgery a couple weeks ago.
I took some PTO to be with him during his recuperation and I’m really enjoying
spending this time with him (even though I worry constantly and sympathize with
his pain…so not easy seeing someone you love in pain, especially when you know what
they have to do to have a successful recovery). He’s doing well though, improving
every day, and for that I’m thankful.
An interesting thing I’ve discovered about him
after almost forty-two years of marriage…my DH likes all those holiday movies
on Hallmark (Lifetime, too). Now, I’ve always loved them (they speak to my sappy
side--I do have one though I don’t show it often and I admit, some of them have
brought me to happy tears), but I didn’t know he did.
It’s been eye-opening to say the least.
My DH
is not the most romantic person in the world (which is funny, because I write
romances). He’s not the type to bring me flowers (and frankly, I can think of
other things to spend money on) nor candy (why, when I’m always watching my
weight (except for this week)?). No, his idea of romance is changing the oil in
my car or making sure my tires are in good shape (and that’s okay…I’ll take it
because people show their love in ways other than what we normally consider
romantic).
I’ve thought about this a lot over the past
few days, especially because we’ve been watching those movies that only show
the beginnings of a relationship. He and I have been together a loooong time
and we know love and marriage isn’t all peaches and cream (it’s hard work!) but
it is so satisfying to watch new couples overcome obstacles and come together
for that happily ever after. It speaks to my soul and gives me hope.
Speaking of that, I’m about
to sit down and watch another one of those movies…and maybe have a piece of
cheesecake!
Stay well! Stay safe! And remember to spread
kindness wherever you go!
Marie
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