LOVE IS: Kind, Joyful, Understanding, Humorous, Accepting, Encouraging, And So Much More ❤️

Three weeks ago, I experienced one of the most debilitating migraines I’ve had in years. The day I took this picture, I was lying in bed with a heating pad wrapped around me for comfort and an ice pack on my head, hoping for even a little relief. I had already taken the maximum amount of prescription medication allowed for the day, and despite everything I tried, nothing seemed to work. I felt exhausted… and honestly, a little desperate.

That entire weekend was spent in bed — not at all what I had imagined. Weekends are usually my time to catch up at home after long workdays away: family time, cooking together, cleaning, organizing, maybe relaxing with a movie or two. But this weekend was different. It eventually led to a hospital visit, because sometimes you simply have to do what you have to do. Chronic pain can feel like poison.

But this isn’t another migraine story. Today, I want to share a little light about the AMAZING human being I get to call my husband.

While I stayed in bed that weekend, he quietly took care of everything — no complaints, no drama. He kept things light, brought me medicine, drinks to keep me hydrated, and endless ice packs. He did laundry, organized the house, and at one point walked into the room with a basket of folded towels… wearing the hand-towel basket on his head just to make me smile.

And I did smile. I also cried (which didn’t help the headache!), but mostly I felt deeply moved — once again reminded of how incredible he is.

Next April we will celebrate 25 years of marriage. And believe me, we are far from perfect. He’s not perfect. I am certainly not perfect. We argue, we disagree, we bicker — and yes, sometimes I give him the classic “are you kidding me?!” look. But somehow, we fit.

Stan is an introvert; I’m a natural-born extrovert.
He loves soft music; I lean toward trending pop.
He chooses tea; I will always pick coffee.
He’d rather stay home; I’m ready to explore.

The list could go on and on… but what truly holds us together is the way we care for each other and how much FUN we have along the way. We tease each other (okay, maybe more me than him 😁), we joke constantly (he wins that one!), and we laugh at the silliest things.

Humor and faith — faith and humor — have been the foundation of the life we’ve built, not only for our family but for the two of us. Because one day, sooner than we realize, it will just be him and me spending most of our time together… and if what we have right now is any indication, I like what I see.

Grateful for a life partner who wears a basket on his head just to sprinkle my life with joy. ❤️