THE DAILY SANDWICH

Recently, Russ said, “Thank you for making my sandwich every morning.” I said, “I’m happy to do it.” And I am happy to do it, and here’s why:

I’m happy I have a husband who goes to work every day and is willing to eat food from home rather than spending $5-$10 of our money on a restaurant lunch. We have similar ideas about the best ways to economize, so it’s a blessing that we are both on the same page regarding how our money should be budgeted.

I’m happy I have a husband who goes to work. After the tornado, Russ did a little freelancing for Marvel while he looked for a new job, and now he’s back to work full-time! I really have no time for people who bellyache about their jobs. If you have a job, be thankful! And if it’s not the kind of job you can be thankful for, then look for a new one! Having a job is a blessing.

I’m happy to have a husband. I don’t think I’ve yet gotten over how marvelous it is that I finally found someone who so perfectly complements me, someone with whom I share so many interests, and with whom I have no fear whatsoever of being absolutely genuine.

In the best case scenario, Russ and I die together in our sleep when we’re 100 years old. Realistically I know that’s probably not going to happen, and though I’m confident we’re going to have many, many years together, I never take for granted what a blessing it is to have him in my life. Someday he may not be here for me to make a sandwich for…so for right now, every day that we get to be together, I’ll make him as many sandwiches as he wants, for as long as I can!