Yesterday was no different. We were up and ready to leave our house by 8:30. Our first stop, Dunkin Donuts. Why? Because our kids love donuts. And we love our kids.
Last week I took the kids out in the pouring rain. It's hard for one mother to carry three kids and an umbrella in case anyone was wondering. Really hard. Your arms will hurt. But we had to go to TJMaxx. Want to know why? So we could find some teeny tiny princess underwear for Kaylen. Why? Because she loves princesses. And I love her. And when I was potty training I could only locate five pairs of teeny tiny underwear which we go through in like two days. That's just not going to cut it.
When Tony was ready to ask me to be his wife, he went to buy me a ring. A ring that exceeded any expectations I had by a long shot. At the last minute, being unable to finance the ring as he had planned, he pulled together all the cash he had and sold his four wheeler all so he could buy me a ring that was so wonderful I'd never want to upgrade it. Why? Because he loved me.
One year I planned a very special gift for Tony. A gas powered monster truck. I was going to be fulfilling a life-long dream with that truck. I was keeping my friends two girls one day a week at that time and I saved every penny for about 6 weeks so I could go buy this amazing truck. I could not wait for Christmas. It was the best gift I have ever given. Why? Because I knew I was making my sweet husband very happy, and I love him.
Tonight, although I was about to make sandwiches for an easy Sunday night supper, Tony loaded us up in the car and we went to Waffle House instead. We got in the car and our kids, Marlee included, sang at the top of their lungs the whole way there. It was loud and it was infinitely precious. Milk, waffles smothered in butter and drizzled with sweet syrup, happy faces and our family enjoying one another together.
We asked for our bill and the waitress, smiling widely with her well-kept secret, told us the bill was paid by the older couple that had been sitting behind us. An anonymous blessing.
Tony and I looked at each other, feeling in that moment what a wonderful thing those sweet people did, how it's something we'd like to be able to do one day. Feeling uplifted, encouraged, hopeful. Feeding the soul so much more than filling our bellies.
God sent us a blessing this night, a hug, a reminder of His goodness and provision. Why? Because He loves us.
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