I feel his hand on my bottom, gently waking me with his touch.
"My love, it is time to get up. Take care of your girl stuffs"
I uncover one foot and shiver. He pulls me into a warm hug that makes me want to stay right where I am.
He gives my bottom one more pat and I know it is time to move.
Every morning
I don't have to wake up alone anymore. I don't have to wait for days or weeks to hear his voice. He is there every day.
Yes, I do know what a privileged it is to have him beside me. Our mornings are so very important to both of us. I think they are even more important because it is something new. Something we started when he retired from the military.
Part of life after.
We are still adjusting. Still learning. But that is life. Change is part of it and we have to change with the times.
Being together makes all the difference.
ReplyDeleteYes it does. All the difference in the world
DeleteI totally agree with you.Even though my guy wasn't in the military, his job takes him away at times. I appreciate when we are able to wake together.
ReplyDeleteChange happens whether we want it or not...embracing it and appreciating the good is great.
Not all of the change has been easy. But... Some of it is VERY good.
DeleteChange is part of life, but I know that feeling, I always feel so grateful for being able to fall asleep on my favorite person in the world. Every night.
ReplyDeleteI never could get a good night's sleep when he was away. I'll take the snoring over an empty bed any night.
DeleteHe is my best friend
(((hugs))) simple, lovely, fathomless.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder, June. I read your post last night and woke up to such tenderness and love. I had to share this small snapshot of my day that means so very much.
Delete(((hugs))) I'm humbled that it spoke to you, and I hope that it did bring blessings,
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