His answer shocked me. “How can I show you love this Christmas?” I had asked my husband. His first words (“more physical affection”) I expected. But not what came next: “Quiet. Peace. Less doing and more time just enjoying each other.” He looked at me to see if I understood. His simple Christmas wish was to come home to a haven of rest each …
The Dreaded Pink Day Quick: what comes to mind when you hear “Valentine’s Day”? Roses? Pink balloons? Awkward valentine exchanges in 5th grade? Candy hearts? Warm fuzzy memories of romantic dinners? High expectations of how your husband will (should?) surprise you? Aching grief because you have no husband to surprise you? I have yet to meet someone who absolutely LOVES …
