Backstory
I was at the height of my career. In demand. Lots of travel, awards, attention. Then I’d return to our simple, quiet farmhouse in rural Virginia. No glitz, no spotlights. He wondered if it was enough.
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Daily Miracles – #015
We were sitting on the porch, watching the early evening clouds change colors as sunset approached. He turned to me and asked, “Do you enjoy sitting here quietly just taking it all in?”
He referred to the mountains that rose from the other side of the road, the flowers and the swaying trees, the birds, twittering happily in the evening shadows.
“Sometimes I wonder if this is too staid for you,” he added.
How could I possibly express to him all it meant to sit next to him and take in the daily miracles that so often go unnoticed in our hurried world. To hear the sounds of nature instead of the ringing of the house phone, the office phone, the cell phone.
To sit here knowing this is the final destination of the day. No more need to wedge my way into the traffic and claim my share of blacktop to get me home. The most peaceful time of day when my heart sings and my hand touching his is divinely intimate. It is the essence of every love song.
“This is my favorite part,” I shared softly, tears of joy gathering in my eyes. And I believe he understood everything expressed by those few little words.
P.S.
To have career satisfaction and at home, a soft place to land. A huge blessing found by many here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
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One of your best and I had to tell you so. You are so lucky to still be together. I still miss Joe.
So good to hear from you, Betty. Yes, sheltering at home is no trial when spending the day with this precious man. Bet I would have loved your Joe.
Bill has certainly given you all you need at this time of your life. So glad you two found such joy and happiness together.
Great episode Annette!
I know that you too experience the mystique of love every day. We are certainly two of the fortunate – and grateful.
This is a beautiful reflection, Annette. That deep communication between two people who love each other is, indeed, so special. I’m so happy for you to have it.
Thanks, Karen. Although we are surrounded by danger and risk in the giant world, each day itself in this free country is a blessing in itself. To enjoy it with this very special being is truly a blessing. I have reason to believe you know all about that kind of thing.
This is lovely, Annette. I’m glad you have those end-of-day moments.