There are times when I look back on my life and say, "Why didn't I write that down?" This actually happens a lot. I really should use this blog as a catch all for written memories that I'd love for Josie to read one day. If I am really honest, that's what this blog is for. It's a look back on all the good (and some bad) times that life brings along this great journey. Honestly, if people read it and get something out of it--great. If not, that's great, too. It has still served its purpose for me!
I just had one of those "you should write about this" moments while I was recapping the day and putting Josie down for bed.
So, even though there are dishes, and laundry, and everything else, I'm writing...now.
Andrew would kill me if I wrote a catchy/sappy status on facebook about today. Well, he really wouldn't kill me, but I know he wouldn't like it. We're not really one of those couples who write about how much they love each other on their status box...or each others' wall...or anywhere else for that matter. Disclaimer: if you know or are one of those couples...I'm not coming down on them. We're free to be you and me. Just sayin'--Andrew and Meagan USUALLY don't roll like that. So, if I'm breaking our marital code by this post--I'm sorry, babe. I gotta do it, though.
I've been thinking a lot about our fourth anniversary coming up. Today was just a wonderful day. It was busy, but wonderful. I had planned on getting up and leaving for Charleston around 9, since my bestie (Camille) was having her baby shower. The plan was to bring Josie, until Andrew and I saw how the weather was panning out. We threw around some different options--all of which I wasn't thrilled about (going to the shower without Josie, not going at all...) Finally, Andrew said that he'd drive to Charleston with me.
"Yippee, you say. Shouldn't he have done that from the beginning?"
Here's the clincher.
Normally, since Andrew's a pastor, he uses Saturday as a true rest day. Pastors don't really get Sundays off, so Saturday it is! However, today our church had a ministry event taking place most of the afternoon and into early evening. So you see, Andrew had a busy day already. He still made time for his family. Can I just say something? This is one of the many things that I love about my husband. (Ouch. Sappy moment #1...sorry, babe.)
So, we busted it to get out the door this morning. Josie napped in the car on the way down and back (which for all you parents who are like us, that means no talking between Mommy and Daddy). After all, you're not gonna disrupt car slumber....unless you are crazy! Andrew dropped us off at the shower, and we stayed for a little over an hour, since we had to be back in Columbia asap. As we drove back to Columbia, I could tell Andrew was sleepy. Since Josie was asleep, we weren't talking, there was no radio, and it was overcast outside (the worst stay awake combo ever!) He kept on chugging, and we made it back in time for us to split ways for a bit, and meet back up for the event held tonight in a local park. He hasn't stopped since.
Andrew jumped in finished his work day with our wonderful church. In fact, he's still there now. His whole Saturday...loving on us...and loving on others. I drove home blissfully content with the man God has blessed me with. (Sorry to use the word "blissfully," ...sappy strikes again.)
God wants men to lead their families and provide for them. So many men have great intentions, but they get it all wrong. They provide things that money can buy: clothes, vacations, toys, and entertainment. Keep in mind that I'm not against any of these. However, they are not the provisions that we need most. God calls husbands in Ephesians to "love [their] wives as Christ loved the church." This love should guide and lead a wife by pointing her closer to Jesus. Today, my husband did that. He sacrificed for his family. All the things money can buy could not be more precious to me than this.
So, as I sit here typing this and watch our daughter sleep, I will say a few final things to a few people.
To Robert and Cookie: Thank you. You raised a wonderful man.
To Josie: I pray God leads you to someone just like Daddy.
To my parents: Thanks for praying for me every day of my life. I know you already know this, but I got a good one!
To Andrew: I love you. I see how you purposefully and lovingly lead our family, and I can't tell you how thankful I am. I found the greatest gift when I found you.
And there it is...sappiness.
But, it's the truth.
