Some times someone does something that is so unexpected its impact reaches the deepest depths...my wife did that. I will admit, these past 5 months at TBS have been pretty hard both professionally and personally..but I think our family has definitely strengthened its bonds which will help in the trying times that are sure to come with the state of world as it is. You all know that I don't post very often, I leave most of that to Kelly who rocks it for both of us. But the events that transpired last night compelled me to get on and recognize she who is responsible. One of our favorite wedding gifts was a nightly devotional titled
Night Lights by Dr. James Dobson and his wife Shirley that we received from our marriage mentors. It is something that has brought us closer as a couple and brings light to issues and topics that we probably wouldn't talk about normally. And through these hard times it has been a blessing for us to take a few minutes at the end of the day, read it together, and share with one another on the topic at hand. It has become a powerful tool for our marriage. So anyways, a couple weeks ago the topic was romance and being romantic. After taking an inventory we found that I have mad skills at be romantic but Kel could use a little boost...which came as a surprise to both of us. Well, she took this heart and hit one out of the park last night. The demanding schedule of TBS has taken its toll on our "mommy and daddy" time, simple date nights to dinner and movie have been few and far between. My wife shoulders a very heavy load...being a Marine is hard...being a Marine wife is harder. We look forward to the weekends and I expected a typical Friday night of getting the babe down around 8pm and hanging with the wifey on the couch till we fell asleep...but no no the boss had plans of her own. We put the little one down and she told me to watch tv in the bedroom and not to come out until she said so. So I said "Yes Ma'am" and marched my behind right into the bedroom, I was pretty excited, I didn't know what to expect. I thought maybe she cooked something special for dinner and she didn't want me to see...but when she came to get me it was so much more. She told me to come out and as I stepped through the door I was meet with by wife who had changed into a stunning brown dress, a candle lit dinner complete with fresh flowers and wine, our favorite CD playing in the background and the opportunity to be able to sit and enjoy one another, one on one, husband and wife. This touched me deeply because I know the trials and tribulations, and if you have read her past post, all the challenges she is facing right now...yet she took time to think of me and produce a memory that I will remember forever. It was the best night we have had since we began this journey. And I tell this story, yes to brag about my wife, but also to tell a story about caring and true romance. Babe, you showed that book who was boss. I am a grateful husband today, and my heart has been filled.
On another note, we found out on Friday that we will be stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. This is a good thing because we wanted to stay on the East Coast. I will get my reporting date on Monday, but at least we know where we will be for the next couple of years.
