Hey husband, I miss you...

Remember when we were first married and dinner took an hour. You would lay your feet on my lap and we’d let the dishes sit there because we could. And some evenings when we were watching TV I would lean over and say, “You know, I think it might be time to have a kid. I’m kind of bored.” Remember when life got boring? I barely remember it too.

Now I barely remember seeing you when you shouted, “Bye, love you” as I jumped in the shower and you left for work. I barely remember eating supper last night as we scarfed down food and threw the dishes in the sink so you could run to practice at church and I could give baths. I barely remember speaking to you as I drifted off to sleep fighting to stay awake long enough to say good night. Hey husband, I miss you.

And as I realize this and vow to set life aside so we can just talk and find a babysitter for date night, I’m reminded of someone else who I miss, someone else waiting for me to set life aside. And as I fall asleep at night, I realize that I’ve managed to sneak in about thirty seconds of prayers before my eyes close; that I’ve spent time cleaning the kitchen and dusting around my devotion book and bible, but no time with Him. I imagine God thinking, “Hey child, I miss you.” And tomorrow as my husband and I make time to reconnect to strengthen our relationship, I will make time for a God who loves me even more than that wonderful man I married. My relationship with my creator too is strengthened by talking and listening, enveloped in His word soaking up his encouraging truth.

Thank you God for my amazing husband. Help me to make time for him, letting him know how appreciated and loved he is. Help me also to make time for You. Thank you for always reminding me how much you miss me and love me and for covering me in your grace. Amen.