Simple Joy
June4
My husband and I have been married three years yesterday. He is a pretty amazing man.A couple of months ago Garrett asked me to write out a list of things I wanted in/out of my life. I felt silly…. His list included: “run for congress, learn to fly a plane” My list looked a bit like this;
-Always have a beautiful home where people feel comfortable and safe.
-Keep fresh flowers in the house at all times
-Cook meals that make people feel good.
There were other things on the list. For example, I want to learn to play guitar. But my list was nothing like Garrett’s. He has such grand aspirations. My aspirations were more focused around raising a family to love and respect the Lord and to make my how an mantle for people to feel welcomed and loved. I gave Garrett my list and then forgot about it. A couple of days after he came home from work with a hand full of flowers. He informed me that he wanted to help fulfill the things I want out of my life and if having fresh flowers in my home adds value to my life, he could do that. Since then, he has showed up every other Friday with fresh flowers. The picture above are the most recent. I think they are so beautiful! This gesture is just one of many that Garrett is doing to make sure that my quality of life is what I hope it to be. Although I know he is not responsible for always making me happy, it overwhelms me that he has such a desire to fulfill my wants and help me live life to the fullest.
Maybe I will, eventually, come up with some better things on my list like, Become a New York Times Best Selling Author…” For now, though, I will just sit and look at my flowers. They are the simple joys that help remind me that life is beautiful!
aww that is so sweet of your husband!
james, parker and i would like to invite the brokins over for a bbq sometime next week. if there is a day that works for you and sadie and your crews, let us know. we are free this saturday, sunday and next monday-thurs. we would love to meet you in real life!
That’s just so sweet… those simple little gestures are the ones that mean so much, aren’t they?
I love that Garrett puts such high importance on helping you fufill your goals. He is a good man.
Garrett is a keeper. (You can tell him a random lady from the internet said so.)
Hahaha! Lisa…that’s awesome.
I happen to love your list. Your list is much more realistic than mine. I may never make it to the Senate or Learn to fly a plane/helicopter but it is nice to have down and have something to strive for. The lives you touch can be seen displayed in this world everyday. The words and speeches that will be said at the end of your life will be inspiring! I love you Jazz and your list.