Hey, I'm glad to hear your chin is up. It's sad that we don't value our spouses as we should. So often, we do take them for granted, thinking that no matter what we do, they'll still be there. It is one thing to honor our spouse, it also another to respect them. But we also must be able to respect ourselves, too, and communicate that. If only more of us could look at our spouse in the same way God looks at them.
I'm so excited for you! Wow! You are getting off the duff and making things happen! That's great! Nothing like massive action, and you, my friend, are doing it! Get the mometum, and keep it up!
And hey, it's alright to hurt. It's alright to push at your bruise. We're human. Emotions hit us. Things that send us flying off with thoughts and stuff gang up on us, and if we don't realize the hurt, we can never truly appreciate the joy of healing. Why do we push on our bruises? Because they're there. They remind us that we are human, and we do hurt, and yes, THAT WE DO HEAL!
I hope all your bruises heal, and I hope the eyes of understanding open for your husband, so that he can see you as the gift you are to him.
Have a great weekend!
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