His Bride

For the majority of my life, my waking moments were filled with the agenda for the day. I thought about what was on my husband’s to-do list and tailored my day to our schedules. I knew the general flow of the day, but it was a given that we’d have dinner together each evening, then (more than likely) get ice cream, and end the day relaxing at home. 

Direct Access

I used to be an Executive Assistant in a Fortune 500 company that almost every American is familiar with. Because the company is publicly traded, my boss’s name, salary, and bonuses were public knowledge. This made him fair game for anyone who had a service or sales pitch they felt sure he needed to hear.

Thankful

One of the sweetest times I spent with my children was at the end of the day when I put them to bed. If they hadn’t completely exhausted themselves, I used that time to listen to their viewpoint of the day. I especially loved to ask them to share three things they were thankful for. They would have gladly shared more than three, but I had to put a limit on it or they’d talk till dawn.

Gentle Wins

As each of our boys turned three, my husband would take them on the first of many hunting experiences. In the first couple of years he focused on teaching them to be still, what they were looking/listening for, and how to safely handle a single projectile weapon, a new BB gun.