Well, Day 3 is nearly done. Today's assignment, in addition to the first two days (no negative comments to your spouse and doing something nice for them) was to stop and buy something that let them know you were thinking about them. After I picked Mal up from school, we went and bought a card and a box of chocolate covered cherries that I have set at his place at the dinner table. Nothing much, no great expense, but it does show an effort by purchasing something that he likes - the monetary value isn't the important thing - it's the effort put into it.
Tomorrow's assignment (as always in addition to the previous challenges) is:
Day 4: Love is thoughtful
How precious also are Your thoughts to me. . . .How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand.
—Psalm 139:17–18
TODAY’S DARE
Contact your spouse sometime during the business of the day. Have no agenda other than asking how he or she is doing and if there is anything you could do for them.
This shouldn't be too difficult, I'm having more difficulty with Day 1's challenge! :) I will call him when I am on my way to pick up Mal from school and ask him if I can pick anything up for him or do anything at the house before I leave for school that would help him. I'm still working on reminding myself to breathe (deep, multiple breaths) before responding when I'm feeling frustrated or annoyed. I have noticed that in doing this for him, I'm more aware of my words and tone with other people, my child, my coworkers, friends and family - how is this a bad thing?
What has been the hardest for you so far?
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