The man who captured my heart so many years and so many boys ago has strong opinions. He doesn’t hesitate to share them. He lets you know how he feels about culture, faith, politics – so many things.
We talk a lot. We like to talk. We’ve even been known to have a good argument from time to time…we’re both redheads! (My dad used to always say to me and my sister, “Sometimes you just have to clear the air, girls.”)
We talk about what we plan to do, what we’d like to do, what we dream of. And there’s one thing he has never said to me:
“Oh, you can’t do that.”
Never. Not once. It’s always, “Sure. Why not?” Or, “Go for it!”
(Just so you understand, those aren’t the response to things like, “I’m going to have the kitchen remodeled” or “I want to buy a whole new wardrobe.” I don’t generally propose those kinds of things…)
“Sure. Why not?” is what he says when I say, “I think I’m going to write a novel about…” When I asked, “Do you think I’m too old to go back for my Master’s now?” he said, “Go for it!”
Isn’t that a wonderful thing? I hope my sons have paid attention over the years. I want them to be that kind of husband.
It’s one thing not to face opposition over your dreams; many husbands do that. They don’t mind their wives pursuing their dreams, but they don’t necessarily lend their encouragement. It’s another thing entirely to have someone cheering you on, encouraging you, bolstering your dreams – holding the tree still so you can step out on that limb.
Thanking my honey for the things he’s never said, for the many times he’s cheered and encouraged and steadied the tree.
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