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Day 92—Love always Lets the Other Win

“Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and your spouse.  Tell them you are putting their preference first.”

It was another gorgeous day outside, so started it off with an early morning run then church with my parents. After church my Dad and I visited my Grandma’s grave site in honor of Mother’s Day. On the way home I noticed a missed call from my husband. I gave him a call back to see what his plans were for the day. He said he had none, so I asked if he wanted to come over or for me to come over there remembering that today it is his preference. He said he would prefer his place and we could take our dog to the park, so I agreed. I got to his place and he hadn’t showered yet, so he did that while I sat outside enjoying God’s beauty then he cleaned his truck and we headed to the park for a little bit. I had thought we were just going to throw the ball around in the grass like we normally do, but since it was so warm out he wanted to take Chelsea to a spot on a local trail that had water. I was not prepared for this—was still in a skirt, blouse, and dress shoes (not long-walk friendly), but I went with it rather than act like I used to (complain because he didn’t tell me exactly what he had planned and just stay in the truck). It turned out to be fun because of how much our dog LOVES water.

When we got back to his place we got cozy and watched a movie (not a whole lot to do there as you can probably tell by now). He could tell I was a bit off because of how quiet I was being since I had arrived. He thought I was angry, but I assured him I wasn’t. I said, “You realize we aren’t going to see each other for two weeks?” His response was, “Two weeks? I didn’t realize you were going to be gone that long. That isn’t fair.” I said, “You could still come.” He said he can’t take another two weeks off after just being off for essentially the last five weeks. I told him, it would be just one if he left when my brother and brother's girlfriend did. All he had to do was ask. He simply said he can’t. I left it at that. I tried not to let him see the tears in my eyes before I had to go. I had so much excitement for this trip when we started planning it last year since we have not had a family vacation since my brother had went to college six years ago. Now everyone in my family is going to be there, but my husband. Yes, it is Hawaii…how can you not be excited for that? I will get there…perhaps once I am on the plane. Sadly, I am still not giving up hope though. That is just who I am…I hope till it isn’t possible (i.e. I am standing in Hawaii).

I prayed about the accomplishment of the dare…was it Hawaii or simply going to his place? I asked for a strong yes or no on this one and the yes was going to his place. I got no answer for Hawaii. That means, “Be still, and know that I am God!”