Thankful for the Small Things

After a full, typical summer day (grocery shopping, laying by the pool, reading, hanging with my mom, and shopping), I met Keal at home to enjoy some yard work together. Typically, this is not how I would define enjoyment, but today, while gardening together, I found myself in such a spirit of praise.

I watched Keal as we began harvesting some of our spring veggies and planting our summer veggies. I found myself thanking God for this most wonderful life we have together, for the friendship we have in our marriage, and the fact that we genuinely like spending time together. It would probably seem like common sense that any wife would say, "I really like my husband," but sadly, I don't think every married couple does say that. I genuinely like my husband and the time we spend together. I couldn't help but smile as we worked side-by-side. I was probably driving Keal crazy with my constant commenting, "I just love our life," or requests for kisses, but I was just so happy with our evening together.

While working, we were listening to Casting Crowns and one song in particular really struck me. It was as if I wrote the lyrics myself about our journey:

So, while we continue to wait for you, face down, humbled and praying, I will continue to stop and enjoy these small and precious moments as our family of two.