Today we are supposed to buy something that makes our husband know we were thinking about them. My husband is not the kind of man who wants for material things. Well, he would like a motorcycle, but there is nothing I can do about that today. The only thing I can think to buy him is a shirt. Today I need your help ladies. What in the world do I buy for my husband?
Lord, I ask you to give me a heartfelt idea, something that would truly make my husband feel special. Help me to think outside the box and remember all thing qualities I know about my husband that might help me in this endeavor.
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Hey Nickole I love the idea you said of taking it to him in OC. I think that is a beautiful and very loving thing to do! I have no clue yet what I'm gonna do and I have to push selfishness outa the way hard today. My day is super busy with VBS then the grocery store, then the dmv on top of trying to clean this morning. And he is off work by 2:30 today so I am really wanting to get his gift before he is home. pray for me to prioritize properly. I am a very selfish person in that if i dont' get done the things I "think" need to get done, I get completely uncomfortable and bothered. thanks girls!
The past 2 days have gone well for me. The first I was gone to the spiritual spa all day and when I got home he left 10 minutes later for deacon duty...not much time to say anything bad. Yesterday I spent the morning at the doctorand then came home and surprised him with a trip to the movies. He has been saying he wants to see Despicable Me so I got tickets from church, picked up his favorite candy while picking up his meds and when I got home we all loaded up and went. We had a great time. Another actg of kindness was while he was showering I noticed he had forgotten to take a towel in so I grabbed one and hung it up for him. These all seem like such small things, but aren't small things what seem to be important?
Today I struggle with the fact that we work together so I will spend all day in a tiny office with him. Praying I will keep my mouth shut. Also with the fact he does not like to receive gifts so I am praying about what to get him. Maybe I will just sneak off and buy him lunch?
Have a blessed day ladies!
Vicy
Things have been going well. I've had successes and failures both days. Yesterday was more of a struggle. We were working on the new house and dealing with a sick, puking baby. Sometimes I get snappy when I think things should happen in a certain way at a certain time. I tried to remember that my schedule is not supreme, that I just need to float...like all the beautiful fish we saw recently while snorkeling in West Palm Beach. It's a silly idea, but it works.
Today, my husband is at home with Samuel, while I'm at work...not working (deathly slow these days). I've written him a letter, but I'm trying to come up with a gift that I can get after work without being too late. He has to leave almost as soon as I get home. Hmmm????
-Jessica
Jen- Isn't that the truth. We are so selfish always with our own agenda for the day. I am praying that you will accomplish all the God wants you to today and that you wouldn't be a hindrance to His plan. You have a busy, but gratifying day ahead of you.
Vicy- What a great act of kindness that showed such consideration for something he'd been wanting. My husband isn't much for receiving gifts either. I'll be praying God give us all the perfect ideas.
Jess (JBiddulp) I get crabby too when I think things should be happening a certain way and they aren’t. Day 1 was a struggle for me at times because we were throwing a party and I had an agenda for what my husband should do when. But you know, he did everything great all on his own with no coaching from me, which I’m sure would be the case all the time if I was just a little more patient.
I like your idea, Jessica, about writing a letter! I am going to do a thank you card to thank him for the work he did this weekend (yard work, take kids to the pool, etc.) and let him know he is appreciated! I think this will be a good way to let him know i'm thinking of him....even though it didn't work out to buy him something.
See my facebook comment below (copy and pasted)
I went to the store after my hair cut this morning with 3 kids (my nephew is here this summer) and i REALLY tried to find something for him. He's been wanting a weed eater...I looked for one but there were so many kinds and I don't want to get the wrong one. I thought about a chocolate bar, but he's dieting and has a... PT test this week....left with nothing for him. :( Kids were being TERRIBLE NAUGHTY and I couldn't go to another store....
I think that counts Gen...unless your husbands love language is receiving gifts then you better get out there. ;)just teasing...
Not having a car was a little hindering. A very dear friend lent me her car this morning and I was able to go shopping. I didn't have much time to figure it out....so I got him sparkling cherry-limeade water (tastes like Sonic but no cals) and some healty snacks for the office. We have chosen to eat healthy so hopefully he will appreciate it.
Nice job overcoming obstacles Denise!
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