One of the greatest gifts I was given in life is my counterpart- Dan. Those of you who know us well know our story: dated two and half months, got engaged, and were married at our six month dating anniversary. (Gasp!) My college minister said (when I called to tell her a.about Dan and b.that we were getting married, "That is so you, Becky!" Really? Is it? Cause I was sure shocked, too...) I still attest to this day that Dan wasn't my "type". But clearly, he sure was... because what was a good fit back in 1999/2000 sure is a good fit now.
Dan is my sounding board. When everything went down in Rwanda, I wept in my room one day because I couldn't debrief it with him. Later, I told a friend this and she said, "oh, because you wanted someone to debrief it all with?" and I said, "no... because I wanted Dan to debrief it all with."
We were at an engagement party this weekend and the bride and I caught a moment away where she shared how overwhelmed she is to comprehend how much her groom loves her... and loves her unconditionally. It made me feel all those mushy-gushy new love feelings, and made me come home to talk it over with Dan. The running joke in our marriage is "Here's to Good Enough." There have been moments where Good Enough was all we were able to muster... where physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially "good enough" was all we could do. Yet the beautiful part about our Good Enough is that when you put both of ours together, our Good Enough becomes pretty great.
Lately, my brain has been on overload learning and relearning life. All of that process is not yet ready for blog-words, but it's been healthy and it's been good. I am thankful that as I relearn, I have my sounding board right there with me. Dan encourages me toward peace. He wants to partner with me to put our family in right perspective. He wants our time, energy, and resources to be used for the greater good. For that, I am most thankful.
Yesterday morning, all 3 of us were lying in bed before church talking about our day. Elizabeth asked if we could go for a walk and Dan said, "Why don't we go for a walk... in Asheboro? Let's go worship God there and check out all the cool animals He's made..." and off we went.
Sometimes we need people to push us toward peace. Yesterday, mine was found evidenced my a sweaty face and tired feet about an hour southeast of here. My Good Enough gets better each day... and I'm so thankful God knew better than I did that Dan really is my type after all.
Peace to you.
Dan is my sounding board. When everything went down in Rwanda, I wept in my room one day because I couldn't debrief it with him. Later, I told a friend this and she said, "oh, because you wanted someone to debrief it all with?" and I said, "no... because I wanted Dan to debrief it all with."
We were at an engagement party this weekend and the bride and I caught a moment away where she shared how overwhelmed she is to comprehend how much her groom loves her... and loves her unconditionally. It made me feel all those mushy-gushy new love feelings, and made me come home to talk it over with Dan. The running joke in our marriage is "Here's to Good Enough." There have been moments where Good Enough was all we were able to muster... where physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially "good enough" was all we could do. Yet the beautiful part about our Good Enough is that when you put both of ours together, our Good Enough becomes pretty great.
Lately, my brain has been on overload learning and relearning life. All of that process is not yet ready for blog-words, but it's been healthy and it's been good. I am thankful that as I relearn, I have my sounding board right there with me. Dan encourages me toward peace. He wants to partner with me to put our family in right perspective. He wants our time, energy, and resources to be used for the greater good. For that, I am most thankful.
Yesterday morning, all 3 of us were lying in bed before church talking about our day. Elizabeth asked if we could go for a walk and Dan said, "Why don't we go for a walk... in Asheboro? Let's go worship God there and check out all the cool animals He's made..." and off we went.
Peace to you.
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What an awesome day : ) I love reading about what you guys are up to <3
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