I had a wonderful day today. A very leisurely day. I awoke at 9:15am. (I love Saturdays and sleeping in!) I spent some time studying scriptures. Mark and I were sitting in the room together - it's so nice to share thoughts as you are reading.
I was able to be showered and dressed to leave the house by 1:00pm. (It's important not to leave the house before noon on a Saturday, unless heading out of town on a shopping trip.)
Mark dropped me off at Starbucks for a couple of hours while HE went grocery shopping. I know. I truly am spoiled.
I found a quiet corner. (Difficult to do at Starbucks on a Saturday afternoon. We really need two Starbucks in our city.) And along with my venti shaken iced tea passion lemonade I curled up with my newest book.
My newest book is one of my Valentines' gifts from my husband (read my Daddy Loves You Mommy post) Fight Like a Girl by Lisa Bevere. I saw her last spring at a conference and she spoke on this topic. This book gives understanding to the fact that women were created for relationship. I used to tell my husband that I didn't trust other women and that I didn't need women friends. I felt that my relationship with my husband was fulfilling enough. Oh the lies the enemy wants us to believe. If you feel like that, I recommend this book for you. I so appreciate all of the female relationships the Lord has blessed me with.
I so enjoyed my reading time at Starbucks. I ran into Holly and saw Jen's husband Mark. My husband sat with me for a little while before we had to head back home. You see once we got home he got busy preparing a wonderful meal for me and our girls. (Jonathan had to work tonight.)
The table was set beautifully along with candles. The dining room was reminiscent of a fine Italian restaurant. Our 'chef' prepared for us a four-course dinner consisting of salad, bruschetta bread, ravioli with veal parmigiana and fruit salad for dessert. Our dinner was wonderful and the girls and I felt very special.
After dinner Mark and I curled up on the couch and watched a movie. A relaxing ending to a relaxing day. It was one of those days where my heart was full of thanks to the Lord for the life He has blessed me with.
Rhonda
Saturday, March 03, 2007
A Day of Leisure
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4 comments:
Rhonda,
Hummm.....very intresting. I also used to believe the lie that I didn't need any friends. I was so happy with the relationship that I had with my husband and was so busy with our children. It really is a lie...we do need friends! Now that I have some close girl-friends I am happier and more fullfilled. And what is really cool is that my relationship with my husband is even better than it used to be!
I plan on reading the book that you spoke of, eventually. Thanks for sharing!
Love,
Holly
Well, apparently some of us HAD once believed the same lie...about avoiding relationships with other women.
My motto once had been "anything I say can and will be used against me in a room full of women". This belief kept my world very small and kept my expectations on my husband very large.
Around eight years ago I realized that this lie was really rooted in my fear of being rejected by other women. I am happy to say that I now have some wonderful and healthy female relationships. I do sometimes feel hurt and even occassional some rejecttion....but I don't camp there and I choose to no longer to retreat and return to my old ways.
My relationship with Kevin is also healthier and more balanced!
I have not only realized that I need friends But I enjoy having friends
Thanks Rhonda, you are a friend!.
Shari
Sounds like you had a day fit for a princess, which is what you are!!!
Your husband has always been a perfect fit for you!!!
Ditto on the friendship comments!
Cheryl
Wow...I had no idea there were so many ppl afraid or leary of friendships with women. I have always been stand-offish with men. Even now I'd say...although since being married I find it easier to interact with some other guys...they seem less of a threat now...and I suppose God has been doing some healing.:o)
Although...I am interested in reading that book.
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