It's Windy Out There

Last night the wind started to blow really hard. I woke up around 4:00 am and could hear something making a metallic banging noise outside. Getting back to sleep wouldn't be possible unless it stopped.

I was lying there in the dark, steeling myself to get up, put on some pants and a heavy jacket, and go outside. But before I was quite ready to make my move, my husband got up, put on some pants and a jacket, went outside, and fixed whatever it was.

My husband does uncomfortable things that keep us both comfortable. We take care of each other. I don't have to do it all myself!
 

Caring

by guest contributor Il Marito Mysterioso

Caring for our spouses is one of the inherent covenants of the marriage contract. It's part of the whole "in sickness and in health" thing that most of us take for granted when we affirm our vows.

About a year ago, my wife came down with pneumonia. At the time, not only was our house being painted but also our air conditioning broke down in 100+ degree weather. Knowing that there was no way she would get better under those circumstances, we moved to a local hotel (with air conditioning!). I brought her food and a cooler full of protein drinks and juice for when I had to go to work. After a few days the home issues were solved, and we were then able to get back into more comfortable surroundings so that she could get well.