John and I just spent this past weekend AWAY from our schedules, church callings, cell phones and computers, appointments, kids, work, etc. . . We enjoyed 48 hours (Thursday evening through Saturday evening) focusing on each other. We enjoyed hiking Camelback Mountain, watching a movie, shopping, going on walks, swimming, eating out, relaxing, and just being together.
Here's our view from the top. Beautiful, except for the nasty "brown cloud" that settled around the Phoenix area. This picture doesn't do it justice.
One of the things we enjoy doing on our getaways is to discuss "Start, Stop, Continue". John learned this concept in a Scout Training. As parents, then again as husband and wife, we talk about one thing that we should start doing, one thing we need to stop doing, and one thing we should continue doing in order to strengthen our family and our marriage. We share positive criticism, we try to be open and humble in accepting criticism, and we always end up having some great discussions that are uplifting and motivating.
As we pulled up to the house, we both agreed that we didn't want to go inside. We wanted to go back and enjoy more time together, alone. Having uninterrupted time with John is so refreshing, like a breath of fresh air for me.
We're best friends--we laugh together, we enjoy playing games and talking about things. We understand each other. Being around him uplifts me and motivates me to be better in all my responsibilities.
Those responsibilities were calling , and we needed to get back to our family. Back to the grind of daily living. Until next time. . .
I am a lucky lady to have him by my side.
FUN! And I think you are BOTH pretty lucky. ;)
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