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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 06:57:13 AM
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Last night, I really was taken back when I looked in the mirror. My Mom is right - I AM starting to look more like my grandmother every day! That's not a bad thing, of course, my Grandma was a very pretty lady. And I'm not a vain person. But the new lights in the bathroom really reflected the "true me" vs. the me I used to see under the old-fashioned lighting we recently replaced. My crow's feet are starting to show a little more prominently, and our family jowels are starting to settle a bit more comfortably in place now that I'm "middle aged." I was also a little surprised to see the texture of my skin is changing a bit. I'm definitely starting to look a bit more matronly than I thought. It's okay, I told myself, this is life!
While heading out to the mall to pick out a suit for our son (we have a wedding today, and the suit we bought him last year is not even close to cutting it), I flipped down the visor to block the setting sunlight, and gasped. The mirror on the visor revealed even more tell-tale signs of my aging. My husband asked what was wrong? I replied, "Oh, nothing... It's just my Mom said I'm starting to look more like my grandmother, and I think she's actually right." He chuckled and that was that.
Then while our son was in the dressing room whining about having to try EVERYTHING on, I passed by the aisle mirror under that horrible store lighting and went, "Oh my..." My husband said, "What?" I replied, "You know, I know I'm 46, and I should be prepared for transforming into the next phase of life, but I'm not ready! I still feel like a girl inside, but I'm beginning to really age! Look at me! What am I going to do? How am I going to slow this down? I can't use all those anti-aging products - I'm allergic to everything!"
You know what he said?
Without batting an eye, he said:
"You will do this just as you do everything else... gracefully. And you will always be beautiful to me."
I was so taken back by what he said, I started to well up in tears.
Wasn't that the sweetest thing to say?
I love my husband...May he live forever and always be at my side!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 09:18:25 AM
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Ah, what a sweet guy you have. I can relate. All of those age things have already happened to me (age 60) but my DH never even sees them. He admits I'd be "gorgeous in a brown paper bag." They just don't see what we see. Blessed with our men, we are. Hugs, Joey
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 1:52:24 PM
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whata man, give him a kiss from me, he said everything right...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
528 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
528 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 2:20:51 PM
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Your husband is a very sweet man. You are blessed to have each other.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 7:32:19 PM
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Thanks, girls! He is something special! Yes, TRULY blessed. Always full of surprises. (I definitely will, Tina!)
You know, tonight we were at a wedding reception, and he even broke down and took me out to the dance floor when "Unchained Melody" came on. He is not a dancer by any stretch, but this song really moves him. Everyone we know was floored to see him take me by the hand like that. My son said, "Wow, Mom. That made me so happy for you both! You looked good out there!" :)
This is definitely the good stuff!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2012 : 5:51:15 PM
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Sounds like you have a good man, and it sounds like he has a good wife. Hugs.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Suzanne
OH
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2012 : 7:38:06 PM
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Nini - that is a sweet story. Your husband sounds like a terrific guy. How awesome you have such a good marriage. You are both blessed to have each other!
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 07:19:40 AM
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A real keeper Nini.
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 08:35:09 AM
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 09:27:45 AM
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Thank you, girls! My husband is a man of few words when it comes to love. His love is constantly expressed in all the things he does to provide for and take care of us - he's amazing at everything he does! I also am blessed to hear his heartfelt, "I love you," every day! When he speaks from his heart like that, though, his words are profound and lasting. He is truly my blessing. I am VERY grateful for him, believe me!
(Netty - when your husband calls you his bride, doesn't that just bring in a flood of memories and make you feel so pretty and special and good inside! Like everything is so warm, comfortable and abiding on the one hand, and yet still so sparkly new, fresh and exciting on the other... I just love that!!!)
I saw a sermon about marriage the other day on t.v. that made me smile. I don't usually watch John Hagee, but his "marriage is like mashed potatoes" sermon really made me laugh - it did hit home... I tried to find the one I saw the other day on the web to share with you, but could find only an older version. I liked the one I saw the other day much better.
Basically, he started with two big potatoes in hand. He called them Mr & Mrs Potato... and joked that one was definitely a couch potato.
Then he chose one and as if speaking for the wife, he started rapidly peeling it. As he teared away furiously at its skin, he complained with words like, "Why does he always have to watch the game? Why won't he talk to me? He never pays attention to me anymore! Why won't he go shopping with m? Before we were married, he always liked to go shopping with me!" etc.
Then he put Mrs. Potato down, and lifted up Mr. Potato to do the same. Again, furiously peeling the skin, he complained with words like, "Why doesn't she just let me relax and watch the game in peace? She always wants to talk, talk, talk... she never shuts up! And why do I have to go shopping with her? I hate shopping!"
Then he said not to fear, that God has a great plan for those potatoes. He puts Mr. and Mrs. Potato in a pan of hot water on the stove and boils them. A Covenant marriage has the strength to withstand the heat, the process. The hot water tempers them, makes them soft and malleable. Then He mashes them until they blend thoroughly, and what is left is a beautiful, creamy, delicious melding of potatoes. You can't tell them apart anymore - they have become one, better than before; a dish truly to be savored. He said, with a little salt and butter, it's a wonderful thing.
Now, of course, I paraphrase here. But wow - isn't it just the truth? :) We are all so blessed, aren't we? I'm never going to look at a pot of mashed potatoes the same again!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 3:36:24 PM
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Awwww.Nini, both stories are so great. You are a lucky gal, but I think you DH is a lucky guy, too!
Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 3:44:38 PM
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Nini: You have got one the precious husbands like mine(we just celebrated our 50th anniversary this March). He's a keeper. God bless you both.
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 1:20:03 PM
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Nini,
What a sweetie you have. Three cheers for him!. Now he sounds truly
like a romantic and certainly a "man among men." I too, am blessed
to have a very special fellow. We will be married 42 years in October.
I still get excited when I see him pull in the drive after a hard day
at work.
We are blessed!
Hugs to you Nini
Debbie H
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