I awoke Friday morning to the voice of my husband declaring, "We are going out on a date tomorrow night." I was surprised at this and commented, "Really?"
He replied, "Yes, it's been a long time since we've had a date night."
This was very true. We have three kids which are homeschooled, they have activities, we lead our Junior High at our church and plus we help take care of my very elderly grandmother. So you can read just from this list that we have not made a "date night" a priority.
We had been talking about our date night during the day on Friday and both agreed how much we were looking forward to it. Then his phone notifies him of a text message.
A friend had an extra ticket for the U of M game for that Saturday as was inviting Tom. Wow! A free ticket to a game at the Big House! What a dilemma for a guy to be in! My husband amazed me as he tossed the idea around and my two sons were witnessing this whole ordeal. My husband texted his buddy back thanking him for the offer; however, he had made plans with his wife. Now for all the women reading this don't go question your husband or go ahead, just don't get mad at his answer.
I felt cherished! He had given up a great deal just for me. I am very thankful for the decision he made, but even more thankful that my two boys could see this. My husband lived out the scripture found in Ephesians 5:28 "In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself."
My husband his love towards me by passing up U of M football tickets.
I would love to tell you that we had a great date night Saturday night; unfortunately that was not the case. I ended up with a migraine that ended my evening in the quiet sanctuary of my bedroom. However, my husband did not hold a grudge. He poured out more love for me by assisting my needs for pain medication and my pick for dinner. I am so thankful for the man I married and his Godly characteristics he has inherited from our Heavenly Father.
I am truly cherished!
