Saturday, November 1, 2008
A Virtual Date?
Hello Friends!
My Joe is on the road and will be returning in the wee hours of Sunday morning. I had a fun chat with him this morning, sharing our hearts, activities and singing songs together, he is such a wonderful husband- so tender and sweet to me! Joe and I treasure each moment we are together. Earlier this week, before he left for this trip, we had a virtual date. I purchased the finest beef and prepared it to his desire. Adding twice baked potatoes, green beans and home made bread to the plate! In the midst of all the children and home noise we enjoyed five star dinning. While at the dinner table, the children gently suggested that their turkey sandwiches weren't quite the same as our steaks. However, at 10.99 a lb there was no way I could get everyone a steak. Joe informed the children that it just looked like we were sitting at the same table with them. Actually we were on a date eating at a fine restaurant and we could no longer see or hear them. :-) If we had really gone out to eat they wouldn't know what dishes we were eating and would still be at home eating turkey sandwiches (which were made on home made bread with the works.. hardly a meal to bawk at! ) The little ones looked a little puzzled and the older children just gave us "that look". Joe and I both laughed and continued on with our date. We had a delightful dinner and then went to sharing and dreaming together. Each time a child would come to interrupt our conversation Joe would inform them that we were still "out" on our date. The child would then smile, giggle or do both and then reply, "When you get home tell me okay?" What joys we have!! Those of you with many children understand the creativity we must put into practice as we minister to our husbands and many blessings! We may not always have the ability or funds to go on "real" dates however, I would like to suggest that we can make dates at home even more precious than if we were to leave the home. My mother called while we were "out" and the children informed her that we were on a virtual date. She giggled over our creativity and wondered if it would work with Joe's employer.. he could go in and tell the guys, "I'm really not here. I am on a virtual vacation." Okay, so maybe not... we want the real thing when it comes to my Joe's vacation!
Enjoy your husbands dear friends.. take a date, virtual or not, just enjoy the man that God has fashioned you perfectly for!!
With much love,
Mrs. Joseph Wood
My Joe is on the road and will be returning in the wee hours of Sunday morning. I had a fun chat with him this morning, sharing our hearts, activities and singing songs together, he is such a wonderful husband- so tender and sweet to me! Joe and I treasure each moment we are together. Earlier this week, before he left for this trip, we had a virtual date. I purchased the finest beef and prepared it to his desire. Adding twice baked potatoes, green beans and home made bread to the plate! In the midst of all the children and home noise we enjoyed five star dinning. While at the dinner table, the children gently suggested that their turkey sandwiches weren't quite the same as our steaks. However, at 10.99 a lb there was no way I could get everyone a steak. Joe informed the children that it just looked like we were sitting at the same table with them. Actually we were on a date eating at a fine restaurant and we could no longer see or hear them. :-) If we had really gone out to eat they wouldn't know what dishes we were eating and would still be at home eating turkey sandwiches (which were made on home made bread with the works.. hardly a meal to bawk at! ) The little ones looked a little puzzled and the older children just gave us "that look". Joe and I both laughed and continued on with our date. We had a delightful dinner and then went to sharing and dreaming together. Each time a child would come to interrupt our conversation Joe would inform them that we were still "out" on our date. The child would then smile, giggle or do both and then reply, "When you get home tell me okay?" What joys we have!! Those of you with many children understand the creativity we must put into practice as we minister to our husbands and many blessings! We may not always have the ability or funds to go on "real" dates however, I would like to suggest that we can make dates at home even more precious than if we were to leave the home. My mother called while we were "out" and the children informed her that we were on a virtual date. She giggled over our creativity and wondered if it would work with Joe's employer.. he could go in and tell the guys, "I'm really not here. I am on a virtual vacation." Okay, so maybe not... we want the real thing when it comes to my Joe's vacation!
Enjoy your husbands dear friends.. take a date, virtual or not, just enjoy the man that God has fashioned you perfectly for!!
With much love,
Mrs. Joseph Wood
Comments
Saturday, November 1, 2008 - Hello
Posted by Scattertheseeds Thank you for stopping by! How encouraging to come to your blog and read about the virtual date t is encouraging to see others working on their marriages and keeping them strong.
Christina
Christina
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by a1health Oh Jeannette,
How wonderful! That's such a magnificent idea. I admire how much you love your husband and show devotion towards him.
Blessings for your week.
~Farrah
How wonderful! That's such a magnificent idea. I admire how much you love your husband and show devotion towards him.
Blessings for your week.
~Farrah
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - pears pears & pears
Posted by Anonymous I loved your virtual date idea! My husband and I go on a date every week--to the grocery store! Okay, so it's not fancy (it is expensive though, ha ha!), but we hold hands and connect--yes, it's possible even in superwal-mart! :) We always felt a little guilty about leaving the kids for a date, we so want them too to experience going out to eat, etc. so our grocery store was a solution and we cherish our time. Thanks for visiting my blog too! I still have the pears eyeing me in our second fridge every time I open it--so tomorrow is the day set for pear sauce! I will let you know how it goes. I think it should be yummy--my other pears made 14 quarts and were so easy (except of course the long prep time of cutting, coring & peeling, but the time with my older children helping me and our conversation was priceless!) My neighbor has gifted me with many many jars so we have been blessed to not have to purchase any jars this growing season. She also gifted us the pears and just recently we went and starting picking pecans from their 3 large pecan trees. Life is so full of blessings! I just need to figure out and easy way to get the pecans from the shell so I can freeze them. Any ideas? Looking forward to getting to know you too..blessings!
Jill
Jill
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - Time to enjoy your beloved.
Posted by TwoLittleBlessings What a wonderful treat to hear of a wife who absolutly loves her husband. My husband and I get time together in the evenings. Just to relax and enjoy one another.
Going to go now and enjoy my beloved husband. Remember to pray always and thank you for the encouraging words through the love you have for your husband. *smile*
Sincerely,-me- (Mommy of two little blessings)
p.s. I like your back drop. I checked those out just today. Very nice. *smile*
Going to go now and enjoy my beloved husband. Remember to pray always and thank you for the encouraging words through the love you have for your husband. *smile*
Sincerely,-me- (Mommy of two little blessings)
p.s. I like your back drop. I checked those out just today. Very nice. *smile*
