Both Brad and I have been very sick for the last 2 days with fevers upward of 102F and nasty coughs. So far both kids are OK and have been enjoying lots of TV and X-Box. Our 9-year-old has been taking wonderful care of us and her little brother. We're much better today, but still coughing and pretty wiped out. While sick I began thinking about what romance really is, as my sick, achy husband would get out of bed to get me a drink or to take my temperature or take turns with me on the couch so that there would be an adult presence downstairs. Here's somewhat I'm thinking of.
Romance ISN'T (at least not much):
kissing a beautiful Sleeping Beauty.
Putting a glass slipper on a delicate foot.
Killing a dragon.
Romance IS:
kissing a fevered forehead while bringing a drink and medicine
taking care of the kids even when not well himself
fixing the bathroom wallboard
plunging the toilet
unclogging the drains
uncomplainingly putting in earplugs when the wife's snores shake the neighborhood
watching "chick flicks" with no disparaging comments
cleaning up the kitchen while your wife puts the kids to bed so she can have more time on the couch in the evening
folding the clothes that just came out of the dryer
If you have any other things to add, please comment.
Cartoon me
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Some other things I think that Romance IS:
Making the bed every morning
working side by side in the garden
warming the car up on a cold day
pouring the next cup of coffee
sharing breakfast on the porch
singing a duet together in church
worshiping together
just talking together
It seems in this world we live in, a Christian couple's view of romance differs greatly from non-Christians. Thanks so much for this little 'exercise'.
I pray that your household is now well.
Brad and I and L were sick but have been recovered a couple of weeks. A came down with it last night and hasn't been able to keep anything down all day. If this keeps up, we'll have to visit the Dr.
Thanks for your comments. I totally agree that romance in a godly world-view is more service than emotion...although Brad doing dishes is GREAT foreplay.
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