I'm stretching and growing. It's my time to bloom right?? So of course when the chance to meet a friend in her downtown home presented itself I said sure why not. I'm brave. I can do this. Maybe if I was paying attention to my directions and not taking pictures of myself while driving I would have made it. But that wasn't the case. Instead I made a wrong turn somewhere and broke out into a cold sweat. It's just the worst being lost...blind. Sweet Heidi had to come find me with her GPS and take me back to her home. Wasn't that nice?
I had another reason to go downtown. That's where my Honey is. He's been extra sweet lately. A woman in his office passed away this week with a long battle of cancer. He didn't know her personally, but it still shook him up a bit. Her husband sent out an all office email saying that "today he lost his best friend".
After that I got the nicest text from him and I knew something had to have happened. Hearing of loss like that just makes us appreciate each other all the more. We are best friends. I am so blessed to have that kind of relationship with him. He's my gift from God and every day that we have together should be recognized and appreciated. It's just so easy to coast...to take each other for granted. But honestly I would be lost without him and he needs to know that.
So I made that extra effort and I braved the big bad city and we dined:) And even though he was a little freaked out worrying about me getting there and back I know I made his day. Just look at his face. He's definitely worth it!
Have a blessed day.
Good for you on braving the big bad city. You have great taste in music too btw. I am so sorry for that lady and her husband, that is the saddest thing I have read in a long time.
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Good for you! I rarely brave the big bad city where i live and realize that i do miss so much... getting lost makes me break out in a sweat too!!! You inspire me to give it a go!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your love story with your hubby!!!
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I used to get that way when we first moved to Austin. I swore I would never be able to go anywhere by myself. But the more you do it the better you get! P.S. I am a huge fan of dropping by to see the hubby when I can. He gets a smile on his face that surpasses everything as soon as he sees me!
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driving self portrait is adorable. Thanks for reminding me to cherish my union. my boy is an amazing one as well. we are lucky gals.
ReplyDeleteAhh! You guys are so cute! Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteAwww...that is sweet. I think I am going to go cuddle with my hubby and watch that man show with him that made me leave the room. Somehow a little perspective helps now and then. Thank you.
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Look at you go!! :) That is so great that you went to see him and how nice of your friend to come get you! I can't imagine my life without my hubby. Today, for no reason, he just texted me that he loved me. Little things like that are what keep a marriage going or at least give it that little kick and it looks like you did that for your hubby today!! You are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post. We are so blessed to be married to our best friends, huh?
ReplyDeleteI know that fear of being lost. So sorry that happened to you. Glad your story had two happy endings: getting found by Heidi and dinner with Honey. So, it was totally worth it. The thing to remember about being lost is that you will eventually find your way. The key is to not panic no matter how unfamiliar your surroundings. Sounds easy when you aren't in the moment, but if you can hold it together you can figure out how to get back where you were and try it again. Or sometimes you luck up and accidentally jump a couple of steps in the directions and get back on track.
ReplyDeleteYou are just so cute, I love it! And YAY for coming to the city!!! Since, I only live 8 miles from it, I go a lot. Was just down there yesterday...glad you found your way and had a great time with your best friend!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun day. despite the detour. glad you got to spend some extra time with you man.
ReplyDeleteI hate city driving... yikes. When I need to go into Chicago I try to just take the train. Getting lost on foot seems less scary then getting lost while driving.... plus you burn a lot more calories. Hee.
ReplyDeleteSounds like all your work paid off though :D
What a great adventure! Is that Minneapolis? My sister lives there and I've visited her a couple times now. It is such a fun city! I felt like we did a ton and still had so much more to do! Hope you had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful day! I am glad you made it safe, and had a fun date with the hubs! He sure looks happy and handsome in his work attire! Hope you have many more!
ReplyDeleteYay for you Becky! City driving can be a little scary, but look it turned out great for you, you got to visit your friend and see your man ;)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
that was very nice of heidi to come find you. I'm sorry you got so stressed. Your husband does look quite nice in that photo. I know you both treasure each other.
ReplyDeleteeeeeeeeek! Good Job for being Brave *wink! Proud of ya girl! and wow! what a cute blog Heidi has... I'll have to go take another gander.
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Ah, so sweet! Love this post.
ReplyDeletep.s. I still hate driving downtown! There are too many pedestrians and one-way streets! ;-)
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Nawww, you kids! so in love and all. Isn't it fun to go have lunch with your man during the day! I love doing it. So fun!
ReplyDeletePoor you, driving in cities scares me witless too! Could you take a train next time? Your hubby looks so chuffed! x
ReplyDeleteaaawwwwwww! how sweet! what a reminder to not take the most important people in our lives for granted. My husband is also my BFF and I don't know what I'd ever do without him. (he is also my driver when we're together so driving in the city as brave as you did would probably get me REALLY lost. lol.
ReplyDeleteAhhh...that IS very sweet, Becky! I'm so sorry for the loss of you hubbie's coworker. I'll be praying for her loved ones.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
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I'm smiling because
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Tuesday on a silent
auction mission with
a friend....LOST!....
even with my GPS, which
doesn't know there is
a new Twins Stadium since
I haven't put in the
updated disk! I was so
glad my friend was along,
because it's disconcerting
down there when you don't
know where you are or
where you are going. Great
pic of your hubby ~ wonder
where you ate : ) ??
xx Suzanne
Good for you! We must be alike in not wanting to have to use Sat Nav - I have had to drive into the city (London - eeek) thrice the past week, thankfully all to the same place. A road closure the first time made me turn on the Nav, the second time was traffic, and then third I did it all by myself! :) Good on you for going in and going on a date! YAY!
ReplyDeleteAwww that sounds like so much fun!!!
ReplyDeleteOk girl...driving self portraits are worse than texting! Cut it out!
ReplyDeleteYour hubs is precious! It is beautiful to be reminded.
I hate that feeling of "being lost"... and I can so relate to the idea of our hubbies as being our best friend. Without our spouse - we feel lost. I just went through this Tues. into Wednesday. My man was away on business - overnight and although I did just fine,myself and the little ones, there is still that feeling.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend say, just the other day, "Wherever my spouse is,that is home for me".
I thought that was really sweet.
That is really sad - about your husband's co-worker's wife passing away. I'm sure even that is used to draw people closer to each other (you said it, too) and ultimately closer to the LORD.
"I know where I'm going, don't you wanna go too?" (song lyric from, I think, Wynonna Judd)
I was more than happy to come rescue you, sweet friend! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour hubby looks like he's 'walk'n on sunshine' with you by his side - what a special treat!
What a nice treat for both you and your husband!
ReplyDeleteYou and that man of yours! So dear.
ReplyDeleteI am not even sure what a big city is! :) Such a sweet post Becky, I am sure your hubby was thrilled to have you to dine with, lunches at work can get a little tiring when you are with same people day in and day out...and he does look super happy to have you with him!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt's such a blessing to be able to share your life with your best friend. Y'all are adorable. :-)
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Such a sweet post!
I'm impressed - I've lived in the same city forever and even worked downtown for a while, but I still hate driving down there!. All those one way streets and obnoxious buses freak me out! It looks like you made your hubby's day. Going on a "date" in the middle of the day feels a bit like playing hooky which makes it even more fun! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I love a good love story! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteSound like it was totally worth it. Glad you made it safely...I hate to be lost too. And what a sweet friend for coming to your rescue.
ReplyDeleteCute! The whole "big city" driving thing freaks me out of my mind too! Which is why I homeschool. So I can just stay home all the time!!! (Okay that was a total lie) LOL
ReplyDeleteLove you to pieces.
I feel the same way about new things...but lately I've been trying to do them more and more. I know just how you feel about your husband. I feel the same about mine. No one in the world knows me like he does.
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for that man in your husband's office. :(
I just LOVE how your love life unfolds on your blog.....OK....I'm not going *there* ... but you know what I mean!? How many examples of belittling, berating and undermining do we have in our pop culture today? And here you are - taking your role of wife so seriously, keeping it playful and fun - and being such an amazing counter-example to the culture that we have today.
ReplyDeleteA successful marriage needs to be celebrated - and I'm in socal celebrating right along side you!
HUGS!!
I just LOVE the picture of your husband! He looks...well, I don't know that there is a word for it in the English language. It's like, heavenly. Pure happiness. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet time for you all to have together. :)
Very sweet! Yes, your Honey looks beyond thrill to share a downtown lunch with his best friend. It's the littlest things that mean the most!
ReplyDeletegood for you! I just drove myself to mpls for several days while I was in town, and I was AFRAID! But I did it too!
ReplyDeleteWay to show up and dine with your hubby for lunch! If I may say so, he certainly looks handsome in that suit!! ;)
ReplyDeleteGood for you Becky! I knew you could do it! And yes, the smile on your handsome hubby's face was worth it all! Now you get to write this new adventure in your Bloom journal. Hey, honestly do you own a GPS? I have driven through Chicago and across 2 states all on my own to get to my daughter's home by using a GPS. It's helped make me BRAVE.
ReplyDeleteProud of you girlie!
Lee Ann
oh what fun to have a lunch date! big cities scare me too... i'm the queen of lost. but good for you for stepping out and embracing an adventure.
ReplyDeleteit's crazy to think about how anything can change in a complete instant. that thought reminds me to cherish my family more than ever!
Thank you for a sharing such a wonderful day you and your husband had. I love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteTruly the best gift we can give each other...love & appreciation:)
ReplyDeleteThis post makes my heart sing Becky ~ and he IS a cutie pie. Proud of you for venturing into the unknown again ~ look at you go.
ReplyDeletebeautiful self-portrait, and confession: {i love getting lost!} what an adventure!! :) glad you're safe and had a good time..
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