Sweet Sweet Man

AH loves it when I talk about him (feel the sarcasm) but I simply need to record this wonderful thing he did for me today for our kiddo's to read about when they get older.

Weeks ago I started back running after several months away from it. It feels so good to be building my muscle and endurance back up. As part of the training I often have my longest run of the week on Saturday mornings. I have a great group of people that I run with and it really helps make these longer mileage days bearable by enjoying conversations that deflect my focus from how tired I might be feeling or how I mentally want to quit.

Today was no exception to the regiment and it was a long 9 miles that were completed with some aches and pains that, unfortunately, have not relented all day.  After finishing my run I then spent most of today at a conference being spiritually fed while AH was on parental duty. When I finally sauntered home mid-afternoon I was still not feeling well and really not looking forward to taking on my share of parenting responsibilities. Thankfully the kids were fully engaged in an activity so after being home less than hour I took a moment to lie down and hoped it might give me some relief. My “brief” rest resulted in my waking up 3.5 hours later when I heard AH come and gently close our bedroom door to keep the kid noise out so my sleep would not be interrupted. How sweet is that man?!

AH's tender consideration really touched me. My poor husband had a hard week at work and then spent his entire Saturday on kid duty, actively building a chicken coop, preparing all meals and settling the usual kid disputes while I was checked out even when I was home. I really appreciate his thoughtfulness toward me and when I thanked him for letting me rest his sincere response was, "When I run 9 miles in a day I'll expect the same consideration." He could not have said anything more respectful to me if he tried because, if you don't know my husband, AH hates running (as a sport) so this is never going to happen. I have always appreciated his support in this area; I know it takes a toll on him having me gone each week for several hours in order to train properly.  What I didn’t expect was his esteem for how hard it is physically on my body to reach that next level of endurance.  Sure, in a few weeks 9 miles won’t floor me at all but right now, this very day, it did and AH didn’t put me on a guilt trip because of it; he just quietly allowed me to recover. 

I married a good honorable man.