Look at me-posting less than two weeks after my last post. Could it be that my New Years resolution is to post more than once a month? I am not going to answer that.. because to make a resolution and not follow through sounds like failure, and I would like to just make a good solid effort and if I do it, great, if I don't-maybe next year!
This weekend we are in Nashville, TN hanging out with the Caswells, watching the NFL playoff games (let's move on from that sensitive subject-), and going to meetings!!
Jason had a meeting with the TAPA. (Tennessee Association of Physician's Assistants). He represents South College as a voting board member. Can you tell I am a proud wife?
The first week after we got back from our major travels over the holiday Jason attended a cadaver lab in Johnson City, TN. The lab went with the GROSS Anatomy class he took last quarter. I always stress the word GROSS.
Reader beware: this may get a little lovey dovey...
While he was gone, I had to spend the whole week without him. It was rough--the first time we had been apart since July! At first I thought-"Well, this is great! I can do all the things I can't do when Jason is here..."Watch chick flicks, read all day long, be super crafty, leave things out when I am temporarily done with them so I can easily pick up there later, wait to unpack (he likes to get it done within minutes of walking in the door-obviously I like to wait a few days..), go out to eat, eat jelly beans for dinner, stay in my pajamas ALL day, etc.
Well, it took all of one hour for me to wish that he was there making me feel guilty for not unpacking my suitcase-but to avoid getting mushy on a blog, just know that he was very much missed.
On the last day before he returned (which, rest assured, I spent cleaning the whole day after I got home from work) I was inspired by a story I read to meditate on the fact that marriage is to be a reflection of what Christ has done for the Church-lay down his life. In the same way we are called to lay down our lives for our spouse. As I was preparing for Jason's return and looking back on the activities (and nonactivities-see pajamas all day) that I had done for the past week, I was overwhelmed with the feeling that the things I have sacrificed, laid down, in order to gain a life of marriage and union that is a reflection of Christ and the Church, pale in comparison to the things I have gained by having a loving, supportive, faith (and fun!) filled man as a partner for the rest of my life. My heart swells with the love I have for him, and I am humbled by the thought that as much as I feel for him, Christ feels infinitely more for the least of his people.
How great is our God!
This is so sweet and I'm glad you posted it on-line so everyone can see and you can be a great example of what a loving marriage can look like. As your sister it makes me so happy and proud to be reminded of what a great husband you have- to love you, make you feel special, and lead you in life. I am happy that you are so happy. I would also like to go on record being in favor of all-day-pajama days and not-cleaning-up-craft days! Having the house to yourself periodically is definitely a treat...and always exciting to have your Honey back home!
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