Discovered blessings
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As a parent, it’s very easy to immediately think of my children when I think of a blessing or gift. But to discover a hidden gift is rare indeed. I have identified a hidden blessing that in reality isn’t so hidden as much as I just didn’t notice it enough.
Most people are familiar with Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages. It’s actually a neat book, but I have found that my strongest love language is Service. That, to me, seems very unloving and a bit dorky. It’s not very romantic at all. However, I have realized (sadly, after 11 years of marriage) that I am married to a man that loves to do things for me. I have been the one that has hindered his acts of service. As much as my love language is Service, on the flip side, I am very stubborn about doing everything myself. To ask for help is like pulling eye-teeth. Pretty lame…I know.
J and I have recently started a journey that causes us to see each other in different lights. It’s really cool and I’m very excited to see where this will take our relationship. He is a blessing and a very large gift in my life that has gone unnoticed for too long.
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Ewww. I’m gonna barf!
I know, I know…too much mush.
My love language is totally, 100% affirmation. Once I told my husband I started to notice him trying to build me up more. His. Quality time. I’m trying harder to just be with him.
That’s very cool. J’s is affirmation too…which is not easy for me to give, but when I see him try to meet my needs it makes it easier for me to reach out to him.
So true, girl. Acts of service is my primary love language too but I do the same sabotage thing and then get angry at my hubby for not coming through. Let’s just remember the 1st step is admitting we have a problem
HA! Should’ve known you and I would be in the same boat!
We are in St. Louis. I did recently hear, however, that the College of the Ozarks has ‘organic’ pork…perhaps other kinds? They may be closer to you!
I’ve bookmarked your blog!
Karin
Oh great…I’ll check that out. Thanks, Karin!
Yes, this is too much mushy stuff for you! ha ha But so true! We love the 5 Love Languages books — have all of them: for spouses, for kids, and for teens!! Kinda makes you go, “Ooohhh, so THAT’s why we do that!” Lol
I didn’t realize there were books for the kids! Definitely need to check that out…I gotta tween that I need to understand…desperately!
Me too, Girl! Me too!