Years ago, before the oldest kids got old enough to be of much help, I was up to my eyeballs in children, dishes, laundry, diapers, etc. I just wanted to run away from home all by myself. It was during one of those really tight financial times and I knew there was just no way we could afford it. The fact that I knew I couldn't seemed to make the want to get away seem that much more frustrating.
I finally talked with my dear husband and let out all of my feelilngs and frustrations, etc. He told me that somehow he would find a way for me to get away. I was stunned. I was so caught up in the I cant of the situation, it never dawned on me that there might be a way. I was so appreciative that he would do that for me.
Once I knew that I really could go somewhere, all of the frustration seemed to melt away. As I sat and thought and thought about where I could go, it finally dawned on me. There really wasn't anywhere that I really wanted to go. The fact that I could just seemed to make all of the difference.
How thankful I am for a good husband who was willing to do whatever it took to let me get away.
Again, now our situation is different. All of the children are grown and gone. I can go anywhere I want. What I really want is to be home with my favorite person, doing nothing special, just being together. Some things stay the same. Just knowing I could if I wanted to makes the difference.
2 comments:
Sometimes the forbidden or hopeless sure looses its 'glitter' when it IS possible, giggle. I remember when I ran away from home that spring break in NE, and came here. I had a lot of fun as a 'single' gal, but sure missed Shawn and the kids to the point of pouting... now I know it is always the stresses, not the people (hubby and kids) that I need a break from. It has changed my outlook, I am much more fierce in editing STUFF that complicates my time with my favorite people.
So true! Just knowing that you have the option of doing something makes all the difference.
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