I went to leave work a couple weeks ago, and my car wouldn't start. I immediately knew it was the battery by the way the car was acting, and in Arizona it's pretty typical for batteries to conk out in the summer. In fact, I have never gone longer than two years without changing the battery in my current car, so I should have known this would happen any time now. The last time I was stuck was the first week of student teaching. Talk about stressful!
Anyway, I, of course, called Daniel right away. He was home and decided he would just pick up a battery on the way since my summer school job is in an area unfamiliar to us, and we both just wanted to get it done and get home. It was 110 degrees outside, and the people with keys to the school would be leaving in a little over an hour. I didn't want to be stuck not being able to get indoors, so I agreed that Daniel's plan was worth the extra money we would pay for not exchanging the battery at the store it was originally purchased. Hey, I've got to be honest- when it comes to my comfort this penny-pincher's wallet suddenly opens up.
Daniel got to school, replaced the battery, and we headed home. He stopped at Auto Zone and got the core charge back when he turned in the dead battery, and we both cooled off with a Gatorade, pleased we were both home and safe after a long, hot day.
I never once questioned whether Daniel would come to help me. I never once thought that he might be busy with something he would rather be doing. As long as he was available by phone, I knew Daniel would drop whatever it was he was working on and come help me. This is the part of being married that I love. I would do the same for him. We don't have to wonder if there is someone to "rescue" us.
We may have our own set of problems, and it may be hard to get along once in awhile. One thing that is true, though, is that I know Daniel is always there to help me. Even in our worst times, I know he cares.
Daniel got to school, replaced the battery, and we headed home. He stopped at Auto Zone and got the core charge back when he turned in the dead battery, and we both cooled off with a Gatorade, pleased we were both home and safe after a long, hot day.
I never once questioned whether Daniel would come to help me. I never once thought that he might be busy with something he would rather be doing. As long as he was available by phone, I knew Daniel would drop whatever it was he was working on and come help me. This is the part of being married that I love. I would do the same for him. We don't have to wonder if there is someone to "rescue" us.
We may have our own set of problems, and it may be hard to get along once in awhile. One thing that is true, though, is that I know Daniel is always there to help me. Even in our worst times, I know he cares.
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and that is what marriage should be about.
Did you really post this at 4am?????
No, Fi. I have these set to auto-post. I got used to doing that when I was posting book reviews and the site administrators wanted the posts up as early in the morning as possible. Since I live on the West coast in America it is actually 7 AM for a lot of the readers.
Sounds like Daniel is a keeper, and clearly you two have a terrific relationship, one to strive for.
Daniel is a keeper for sure Sandra. For the most part we do have a terrific relationship, though we've certainly had our challenges. Thanks for the encouragement!
I miss that about marriage. I am having minor surgery today and NO ONE, not even my best friend, even asked how I was going to get there and back and who would help me after my surgery. I had to ask my ex who luckily, was happy to do it.
I also miss sex. Just sayin' :-)
You two definitely work well together. Everyone has challenges. Some bigger than others. You guys have been through a lot and yet you're always there for each other. Daniel is such a good man, too. He really really is.
MA, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I'm glad your ex was willing to help, but it is hard enough to ask for assistance without having to go to your ex. I hope you are recovering well!
Mira, we try. That's the best we can do. Daniel really is a good man. Our challenges are definitely great, but I'm hoping eventually we will get rewarded by the universe for sticking this out.
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