Monday, March 22, 2010

Raw

It is time again to speak of my husband. He is not a very emotional person and this whole experience has been really hard for him. There have been so many rough moments in the past two months but many blessings have also been given. One of these many blessings is the renewed "crush" I have discovered that I have on my sweet husband. Marriage is a hard road that has to be constantly worked on and as life "lives" those fun feelings sometimes become hidden. Watching my husband soften and sweeten as he breaks down all of the manly walls he has built makes my heart beat faster. Last night as he stayed with our sweet boy, he called me sobbing. He helped Spencer bathe and his frail little body got the best of his readily available emotions and he poured out his sorrows to me. "He looks like a sick, old man" he said. "I hate this" he continued, and cried. It is a very spiritual thing to experience raw emotion with someone you love. It can join your souls and your hearts and create a bond where no words are even needed or even understood, for they cannot properly express the moment. I love you my wonderful husband. I love your new found tenderness and the commitment you have always had for our family. I love your deep rooted faith and your raw sentiments. I am lucky to be able to walk this journey with you. Thank you for holding my hand and carrying me along.

6 comments:

  1. Holly- these words you have shared are so deep and personal. "I am lucky to be able to walk this journey with you"...oh my!! Thank you so much Holly for giving me a quick and yet powerful lesson!! I commit this day forward to always look for the best in life's journey!! The gratitude you express, the humility you display, the peace your words speak...and yet this whirlwind of craziness in your world right now, Holly, you are a woman of faith, strength, courage, and love! Thank you Holly, for allowing myself and my family to travel this road with you. Please know your sweet Spencer is in our daily prayers, as well as your entire family. As a sister in Zion, I LOVE YOU!

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  2. Wow, Holl. That is really neat. I'm so glad that this seems to be bringing you two together--unfortunately it can also rip people apart. I'm so relieved that you two have chosen to let this experience strengthen your eternal marriage. I love you two very much and have also developed a new-found respect for you both.
    Chels

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  3. This made me cry! You nailed it! How lucky you both are to have each other and to know that Families are Forever. You are lucky to spend Eternity with one another. You just taught so many of us a lesson on true love, sacrifice and dedication. I admire both of you and your strength!

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  4. Nate is a great guy! What a nice post for such a wonderful man. We have been worried about you guys for the last twenty-four hours as we have waited for the next post. It was nice to read your words again.

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  5. I love this. I love that you have a "crush" on your husband. I am so glad to hear that it is bringing you closer together and not tearing you apart. You are amazing and I admire and love ya.

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  6. Your family is amazing. You two are definitely meant to be together going through this journey.

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