Good Hubby/Bad Hubby

I just have to say: I'm very blessed to have the husband that I do!

This weekend while camping we had such a nice time. He was so incredible and wonderful as he always is.

I was reminded of what a decent human being he really is; what a wonderful and honorable man he is, and how happy I am to have him as my eternal partner.

In the middle of my sleep that last night in the camp area, I was awaken to a couple arguing in their tent--our nearest camp neighbors. I cannot say how it all started because that all happened while I was happily sleeping. What I can tell you is that the woman was defensive by the time I was alert enough to understand the exchanges, “…you haven’t been up with him all night like I have…” the man said something like, “so what” and a bit more; she said, “this is stupid, I should go home and come get you in the morning” (now I’m also hearing one of the two little boys they had with them; he’s wide awake witnessing everything they’re willing to visually and verbally display for him) the Dad/Husband/JERK tells her, “…just lay down and SHUT UP!”

There was more to this encounter and I was really uncomfortable having to hear such garbage and degenerate behavior…seriously, we have TEN children and those two—mostly him from what I could hear—was worse than all of them! I FELT like going over there and telling him to take his crap to the bathroom (you know, something in the realm of ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!! Be Quiet and HELP with the children you’re fathering, you brat!) I looked over to my right where my BEAUTIFUL husband was sleeping and quite loudly said, “HONEY!” and to his response I--just as loudly--said, “THANK YOU FOR NEVER SPEAKING TO ME LIKE THAT!” These people were only 20-25 paces away from us, I KNOW they heard me and as soon as I spoke those words their voices dropped several decimals and within 5 minutes they were completely silent.

Morning came and as I was milling about our site I could see their area—it’s an unobstructed view, and Mr. "Lay-Down-and-Shut-Up" was busy making pancakes while his little family was sleeping. I'm not sure if this is something he regularly does when they camp or on Saturday mornings, but I found it interesting considering the events a few hours prior. Every time he walked to the “bathroom” he had to pass our site and he’d kind of give a sheepish glance my way.

Whatever! Don't be embarrassed for ME, he should be embarrassed for his wife, for his son, for his parents and the impression his behavior shines on them...not for ME.

I LOVE that my Husband's normal behavior is what this little brat was doing to “make-up” with his woman. He blesses our home, our children, and me every day with his attitude, his words, and his actions.

And WHY she’d let him get away with that is beyond me…ESPECIALLY in front of their children.

I’m so happy that I was able to see Mark’s attributes and allow myself to be blessed by them. Why does anyone need to act like that? My husband is such a Man! He’s a Man’s Man--what a man should be: strong, sexy, smart, gentle, a Daddy 100%, a complete and total PARTNER with integrity and confidence…he has no time or need to act like a 2 year old having a melt down.

I'm also glad that I was a big enough girl to expect the best! I guess it's true: You get what you're looking for!

I Love Mark!!!

I suppose the lesson here is to look at what blesses you when you experience what vexes you or others; therein you'll find blessings to count and again feel abundance and gratitude.