Wednesday, March 16, 2011

"You Have One Saved Message"

There is currently one saved message on our answering machine.

If you play it you'll hear some kind of noise in the background as it begins. It's a crowd of people in a stadium.

Then you'll hear a warm voice on a cold night say, "Hello, Dear."

He almost always calls me that.

It's the end of half-time at a Columbus Crew game. Eric is out with what you could call "the boys."

He has never had a night out with "the boys" our entire marriage.

I can hear the excitement in his voice as he says what a great time he's having, and he thanks me again for letting him go to the soccer game.

I love to make him happy, especially when it's letting him do something he's been talking about and wanting to do for a while.

I still love listening to his message, even though the game was weeks ago.

I don't think I'll erase it anytime soon.

6 comments:

Tina said...

OK, now that is true love!! You guys are perfect for one another! Love it!!!!

Shellee said...

that's cute. It was so good to see you guys. Thanks again for babysitting. IT was so nice of you.

Rosie and Derek said...

How fun for him to have a night out with "the boys." Sometimes you just need that little break I think.
Right after I got released from Primary I had a night out with the rest of the Presidency that had just been released. We went to dinner and went shopping and it was SO much fun. I never get to do anything like that and Derek goes to play basketball every Thursday night so I felt like it was my turn to have a night out. I came back so refreshed and was able to deal with the kids so much better that night after having a break.

Kellie said...

You are a great wife! And Eric is so sweet to appreciate you!
P.S. Your little boy is just getting so cute!

Happy Wanderers said...

I loved this post! That is so happy! Thanks for sharing! :)

Katie said...

Sometimes a wife has to take her husband's happiness into her own hands. Glad he had fun and I'm glad he loves you all the more for your sweetness!