This is His Hard Season Too

My husband is the most selfless person I know.⠀

I wish I could fully explain the way he loves me. The way he shows up for me, serves me, sets aside what he might want so that he can help me.⠀

Yesterday he drove for about two hours both ways just so we could try to see some fall colors for about an hour and a half. Because I was hurting and feeling sad. Because I desperately needed some fresh air. Because I didn’t want to let our hard personal season make me miss my favorite season.⠀

Now, here’s the thing, my husband is also hurting. He is also sad. This is his hard season too. And I’m sure he’d have rather spent the day watching football. But I voiced this idea on a whim - apple picking and fall leaves - and he immediately said yes because this man knows how to show up. I told him we didn’t have to go a dozen times, and he insisted. He wants so much for me to be well taken care of and loved and happy. ⠀

Babe, I always am with you.⠀

I am SO abundantly blessed by my husband, my marriage. And I never want to forget that in the midst of all our waiting. I won’t take it for granted. Because I know there are others out there in their own season of waiting for a special someone who loves them selflessly too. Friend, if that is you... I pray you find a partner like mine. I know it will be worth the wait.