Falling in Love

I met my sweet husband when I was 16. I loved him at 16. I knew at that time that I really like spending time with him. He doted on me. He held open doors. His devotion at that time was unlike anything I had ever seen. It was wonderful. I never wanted it to end and knew that, one day, we would be married.

That day happened when I was 19. It was a beautiful wedding. I loved him so much that day and was very excited to begin our life together. We opted not to have a honeymoon. Instead, we bought a house. Though, it was the smart thing to do, we instantly became "grown ups" when we said I do. There were bills, home repairs, and both of us working. It was hard, but I still loved him.

We moved homes and a few months later we found out we were going to be parents. Both excited and scared, we prepared as best we could. Which is to say, we were not prepared at all. Becoming parents was wonderful, but our marriage changed drastically. We were exhausted and often put our relationship on the back burner. Our time together was very little. I  loved him, but would chose a girls night out over spending time with him.

As our second child arrived life became more challenging. Time together was very hard to come by. Once the kids were both in bed, I was on the sofa asleep and he was on the computer. We were not connecting very well. We loved each other immensely, but we were too exhausted to do anything about it.

Today, we are parents to a 9 year old girl and a 5 year old boy. We are busier than ever with kids activities and outside responsibilities. Scott works full time and is involved with an intense ministry training program. I work part time and am in charge of getting the kids to and from activities. BUT, we are happier than we have ever been. I am more in love with my husband today than I have ever been. He makes me laugh. He makes me feel beautiful. He challenges me daily.

What happened? I think it comes with knowing God's plan and following it through. Scott entering this program has been the best thing for him. He has so much joy and peace. It has made our home more directed and focused on wherever God leads. I love seeing this side of him. Scott and I talk more, we laugh more. And I will happily pass up going out so that I can sit with Scott on the sofa.  Being near him makes me happy. Knowing that he is doing God's will makes us all happy. Makes me feel like falling in love all over again.