My wife and I took the time to watch 'Revolutionary Road' the other night. It was an excellent movie about a young couple facing the challenges of a relatively young marriage. After the movie, we had a very stirring conversation about what we saw. What a great conversation! We both got a lot from it and, more importantly, we got an opportunity to reconnect. We got a chance to talk about us -not the kids, not work, not school... just us. We spoke about our marriage, our spiritual walk, dreams, etc. It was good and needed. There are so many 'distractions' that take me away from the person whom I love the most-my wife. Although, I love my boys like no other and will do anything for them, no one else can satisfy me, spur me, encourage me, and love me like she can! These 'distractions' -jobs, commutes, Facebook, technology, appointments, and yes, even my kids, can be distractions. I have to (and want to) ensure that I spend time and talk with her. She
Expressing what happens to dads everyday...