In the middle of…
Did you put the garbage out?
Did you get the mail?
Can you pick up some milk?
We are out of cereal.
We are out of toilet paper.
We are out of everything.
Rent is due.
My feet hurt.
I have to study.
I have to work on Saturday.
Pancho needs his medicine.
I have a headache.
I am SO TIRED.
Can you walk the dogs?
Did you leave the door open?
Will you rub my shoulders?
In the middle of LIFE: every day, hectic, sometimes monotonous, always exhausting, I’m thankful for the little glimpses of romance that seemingly appear out of nowhere.
I found this photo on my computer a couple of days ago, tucked away in a random folder. It’s from our engagement photo shoot. My breath caught in my throat as I remembered how I felt that day, and all the reasons I loved Michael at that moment. Now, I love him in so many different ways, for so many different reasons. There were things I didn’t know then, about marriage and husbands, things that had never crossed the mind of a 21-year-old who was so head over heels she couldn’t think straight. And now, nearly 4 years later, I’m still learning new things. Through ups-and-downs, through struggling to get to the light at the end of the tunnel, sometimes straining to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Through fighting so hard we forget what it is we’re were fighting for, and that we’re on the same side, then finally coming up for air only to realize that it’s all worth it to fall asleep every night next to someone who loves you in spite of everything and thinks you’re worth the fight.
Today isn’t an anniversary, or even a special date. It’s just a Wednesday, the trash needs to be taken out, and we’re out of milk. But I’m married to an amazing man who still looks at me the way he is looking at me in this photo, and I think that’s cause for commemoration.
Comments on Something worth fighting for.
From Deia:
That is an incredible picture. I kept glancing back at it while reading your post. There’s so much emotion in it. And it’s so true what you’re saying. Love is just something I suppose one will never be able to completely grasp…
Happy Wednesday!
From kristi:
I 100% agree, after 16 years I love my husband more now than ever.
From rachieannie:
breathtaking.
From AshleyD:
This is beautiful, Lauren.
From Tabaitha:
Beautiful post and beautiful picture!
From Meg O.:
What a beautiful photo. I can see why it sparked memories and to think about what is important.
From SP:
Aww, this makes me feel all warm and gooey inside. Congrats on finding, appreciating and keeping your love.
From Laurie:
What a beautiful photo, Lauren. While I’m in the middle of wedding planning, this is a sweet reminder of what’s most important–no matter how busy and hectic life may seem at the moment.
From Erin B. Inspired:
This is SO stinkin’ sweet. I love it!
From Molly:
I love this! You guys are so honest and wonderful. And I’m sure you look at him the same way he looks at you…because, I mean, have you seen your husband???
From Marlena:
I love this. Plain and simple.
From San:
Beautiful, Lauren. The picture is stunning.
From Maggie:
Everything about this post is beautiful.
From Garnet:
This is beautiful- the picture, the words, the marriage.
From Reen:
Oh, you. This is so sweet and I love it!
From Liz:
Aaaaaand now I’m crying. I am so in love with your love. {that’s not creepy at all}.
;) <3
From Melissa Lynn:
Wow – thanks to Liz…I read this post…and now I’M crying! Your love is beautiful and reminds me to appreciate the person I love more than anything on this earth and would fight for until I couldn’t fight anymore. Love this love, love our love – thanks for sharing this Lauren :)
From Ashlee:
Laur, I love this SO MUCH. This Wednesday is totally worth celebrating.
From Kate:
Such a sweet post. And a great reminder.
From Jamie:
Through fighting so hard we forget what it is we’re were fighting for, and that we’re on the same side, then finally coming up for air only to realize that it’s all worth it to fall asleep every night next to someone who loves you in spite of everything and thinks you’re worth the fight.
Truly incredible.
From mandy:
Love this post.
From Kathleen:
Aww! I hope he reads this. :)
From Laura:
Amazing, how a picture can speak such volumes about two people.
From jimaiemarie:
This post is perfection <3
From Mary:
You said: “Through fighting so hard we forget what it is we’re were fighting for, and that we’re on the same side, then finally coming up for air only to realize that it’s all worth it to fall asleep every night next to someone who loves you in spite of everything and thinks you’re worth the fight.”
My gosh, how wise and insightful. I needed to hear it. The fight gets only more intense and the motivation only more blurry as time goes by. I think it has to do with fighting to raise children. There is just so much. I’m looking for the light at the end knowing full well it is there. Thanks for the encouragement!
From Aimee:
That’s so stinkin sweet!!! And absolutely right. Beautiful. I can relate…I’m a 24 year old and have been married 4 years.