I struggle with housework. I find it overwhelming. I think if I ignore it, all those dishes, dirty clothes, dusty shelves will miraculously go away.
And more often than not, they do.
The miracle worker is my long suffering husband. He is incredible. And he is mine.
The sink below was piled high with dishes from last night’s cooking. They’re now being washed in the dishwasher as I type.
I looked at him with guilt, awe, and gratitude this morning as he went about quietly clearing it.
It’s our twentieth anniversary today.
For twenty years he’s nagged me, looked after me, cared for our son. He’s been there while I struggled with my health. He’s been there when I’ve recovered.
He has been a rock through life’s ups and downs. Steady and reliable. And I am so very grateful for him.
To think I was terrified of dating him. I guess it was because I knew deep down we would end up sharing life together.
He’s taken me on a great adventure. We’re raising a child together. We’ve packed up our family and followed him half way around the world. We’ve been there as he’s worked hard to build his career, cheering him on through the frustrations and small victories. We’re now travelling to different countries, seeing more of this incredible world God has created.
It’s been a remarkable twenty years with him.
And not just because I find housework challenging.
For Bloganuary – Day 12. What chore do you find the most challenging to do?
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15 responses to “Challenging chores”
Happy Anniversary. My husband does things around the house and outside.
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It’s so nice when they do that! Thank you for the well wishes too
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How awesome. Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you ☺️
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Thank both of you for Steve’s Love and Caring and for Agnes’s Appreciati
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😁🥰
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Happy anniversary! Here’s to 20 more years.
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Thank you Sandy. Hear hear! Yes please 🙏
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Happy Anniversary! You are blessed.
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Thank you ☺️
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Happy Anniversary!!
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Thank you!! 😁
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Its good you appreciate all things your husband does, I believe he appreciates all what you do too.
Congratulations for those 20 years!!
Feeding a matrimony with love is essential and important.
Cheers!!
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Thank you 🙏
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It’s a pleasure, but thanks to you for such brilliant post!
Valuing what others do for us it’s always awesome!
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