The last seven months I have been “journaling” a book for my
husband. My daughter gave me a journal
for Christmas that sat in my drawer just begging to be written in. However, I already had a prayer journal and I
am not one that journals much beyond that.
Yet, there was this nagging that kept at me saying I needed to write in
it. The thought that kept coming to mind
was write for your husband; let him know how much you appreciate him. So mid January, I finally said all right God
I will write. Once again God knows best!
Journaling for Dan was the best reflection time I have ever
spent. To sit down and take dedicated
time to ponder just who my husband is brought about a deeper love within me for
him. I could see through the day-to-day
things how much he takes care of me, loves me, and supports me. The small things that I didn’t see or took
for granted became big things that helped grow the love, appreciation, and
respect I have for my husband. I found
that when I sat down to write, no matter what mood I was in, I always ended up
with a smile on my face and there was a peace within me. I am truly blessed to have a husband who puts
Christ first in his life and treats me like a queen.
While journaling I included a number of different things. I
shared with him some of my favorite bible passages. I found funny quotes as well as quotes that
referred to marriage that caused me to ponder our married life. I also wrote him notes about the little
things I had noticed. Overall, I wanted
him to have the opportunity to know what he does for me as well as our children
is very much appreciated.
I would encourage all to take the opportunity to
reflect. What a gift it is to see
someone you love in a different perspective even after 19 years of marriage.
Cheryl
