Reflections

Jimmy's new schedule allows him to come home at 5 o'clock instead of 6!! It's only been one day, but so far I am loving that extra hour of time we get to spend together in the evening.  The second half of my day is essentially one big countdown until he comes home: 

12:30-3:00 - Continue job search, run errands, bake, read blogs, edit photos and procrastinate housework a tad longer

3:00-4:15 - Attempt laundry/dishes while simultaneously performing a live show of the Glee soundtrack

4:15-4:45 - Final shakedown, where I make sure the house looks nice and it looks like I have been really productive all day

4:45-4:55 - Spruce myself up so I too look nice for the mister's arrival

4:55-5:02 - Stand on my tippy toes and look out the peep-hole until I see my favorite finally coming up the stairs! 

5:03 - Open the door, commence giant bear hug! 

The cooler weather is making our evening walks even more fun!! Hence today's photo collage from our yesterday's walk.  I love learning more about my husband every day and finding new ways to serve him and show him respect.

My relationship with Jimmy and with the Lord seem to be connected in a symbiotic sort of way.  If I'm seeking God and spending time with Him, yearning to grow and fall more in love with Him, the automatic result is a desire to pray for and serve my husband.  To provide him with a glimpse of the overwhelming joy and comfort I feel when I spend time with Jesus.  

Coincidentally, when selfishness wins and I find myself not spending time in the Word, it also wins over my actions towards my beloved.  I wish I had the strength to always choose to love. to serve. to humble myself. etc.  But if I could choose to act that way on my own, there would be no need for Christ.  no need for grace.  no mercy.  And aren't those the characteristics of real love, Christ's love, anyway?

My new photography obsession is reflections.  I wish I were good enough at writing to say something eloquent and quippy about the symbolism of reflection.  But all I know is that my love for Jimmy is to be a reflection of Christ's love for me.  

Really, our lives should be marked with a reflection of Christ's love as we interact with everyone, not just our spouses. 

And lastly, just a picture I took of something I thought looked beautiful.