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The Gift of Missing Him

July 17, 2011 By: Shana3 Comments

When Casey and I are separated he always emphasizes the “gift of missing him.” To be honest, usually he isn’t gone long enough for me to miss him so I just see it as the gift of alone time. When I found out casey was going to be gone for a week, I began really looking forward to the alone time.

– No need to make a good dinner.
– Not having to share the bed.
– Watching whatever I want on TV.
– Staying up late without feeling guilty.
– Knocking out my to do list.

After two days of enjoying my new found freedom, I was bored and lonely, truly missing Casey for the first time since we’ve been married. I was sitting on the couch thinking “Why does Casey call this the gift of missing him? What the heck kind of a gift is this?” After 5 more days of missing my husband, I realized why it is a gift to miss him. The reunion in North Dakota was a sweet one. My affections for Casey had grown so much in just one week. I guess what they say is true. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder, at least it did this time.

Have you discovered the gift of missing your spouse yet? I encourage you all to plan some time apart to look for it.

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Hi! I'm a semi-newlywed living in a small town outside of Nashville with my husband, Casey, our baby boy, teen niece, and hyperactive dog, Minny. I'm a new mom and marketing consultant at BeEngaging.com that loves Jesus and won't eat anything with 4 legs. I talk about marriage, pregnancy, parenting and everything in between. I believe real growth only happens through transparency. Join me on the journey. Read More…

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