Folding Shirts

I just finished folding Keith's shirts and thinking that he won't be putting them away like he had for almost 33 years of marriage. I'm not complaining, just so thankful for the kind of husband I have. You see, he never thought he shouldn't put his clothes away or pick up his things off the floor or put his shoes and coat away, etc. We never had those fights about who does what and when. I guess we just figured we each do our part and the rest we work together. Seems to have worked for us. If he could clean now, he would be the first to do so. Even now, he puts the dishes away for me. What would take me 5 mins to do takes him quite a bit more, but he trudges through putting them away. Believe me, it is a blessing. I don't mind loading the dishwasher, but unloading, ughhhhh! He even hand dries the ones that came out wet. (what's with that? Shouldn't the dishwasher always get them dry?)

I had a tough Labor Day weekend. For some reason, it has been hardest for me on holidays and Saturdays. What made it hard was that I actually did what so many of you said and called about 5 of you and asked if we could do something. None of you could through no fault of your own. It is just called life and I will be the first one to tell you to enjoy it because you never know what could happen and that the next holiday may not be as predictable as you think. If fact, please continue to share your joys with us. It is easier to listen to them than spending the whole  time talking about our situation. As you can tell, I sometimes need to vent or more politely, "share." I'm ok.  I was able to turn my thinking around by going to the word. As so many of you know, the Lord is always there. =)

Remember that I write this blog for myself, family, friends and future. Keep that in mind as I remind all of us to take a moment to reflect on this 10th anniversary of Sept 11, 2001 or 9/11.

We love you,

Pam and Keith