Recently I was sitting here pondering all the things that are wrong in my life. Injuries, illnesses, thing I don’t have, and things I wish I didn’t have Haha!
Anyway, I realized that I was so consumed with the not so good that was currently going on in our life, and I was missing all the amazing moments!
Without going into much detail or performing a virtual pouting session we are currently going through a season of unfortunate events. Injury resulting in surgery, somewhat debilitating illnesses, and I won’t even get into the financial burden being employed upon us. I’m sure some – if not all – of you can understand!
It was only this morning while I folded laundry that I realized where my mentality had taken me… I am not unhappy per-say; absolutely no depression. But I’m not the type of person who succumbs to the stress that depression imposes anyway! I have been sick and know that situation has had me out of commission this week especially!
So what was my “epiphany” while folding laundry… The realization of my current self centeredness, or at least my lack of joy and thanksgiving!
So, in lieu of said “epiphany” I want to do a virtual public shout out from this wife to my not so techy and anti-social media craze LM, and every other hardworking LM out there (I figure the JL, AP, etc. is understood in this case):
THANK YOU! Thank you of providing me with this life, and all the things in it! Thank you for providing the kids and I with all the things we need, and even some of the things we want! Thank you for being a hard-worker, and teaching our kids dedication not only through your undeterred dedication to your “dream” career, but also you dedication to your family, and the love you show us through all you do! Thank you for being a strong husband and father figure, and ultimately sharing that legacy with our kids! Our life may not be “perfect” in societies standards – it never will be – but it is what it is, and all the trials we shall face will only build us up and make us stronger and well equipped for the future. I know it’s not fun being gone, or traveling. I know the toll it takes on a man to be away from his family. I know sometimes you are strong on the outside, but maybe trying not to break on the inside! I love you for that, and all you do. Thank you for providing me with a full life, love, and happiness!
All my love with a little spice sprinkled on top,
Your wife
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