So my clever young aunt, veronique, did a picture a day blog. It allowed people that can't be a part of her day to day life to take part in it, which is an awesome thing. And, upon stealing my fiancee's computer and noting his blog--and being in blogs by my dear old farger--I'm inspired to start.
So here it goes...Four words:
Pilon. Surprise. Engagement. Party.
Dear Lord.
It was a great gesture, which meant a lot, but it came with the usual awkwardness of any family gathering. People you have to pretend to have prior knowledge of or liking for, small talk, feigned interest in said small talk, awkward silences and confusion to be had by all.
But here's what it brought to my attention:
love is a crazy thing.
i know that love languages are something oft discussed within christian circles especially, but it's always from the perspective of understanding. i express and receive love via x and y, and i understand that person b expresses and recieves via a and b.
BUT. what we never really think about is the reciprocation. it's not about showing love the way someone wishes to recieve it as much as it is about acknowledging the expression on the other person's part, whether that is our love language or not.
that's kinda where we miss the mark.
or at least I and some of the people in my life do in my experience.
so. long story short...love is hard. but it works. long for a first entry, but hey it's something.
So here it goes...Four words:
Pilon. Surprise. Engagement. Party.
Dear Lord.
It was a great gesture, which meant a lot, but it came with the usual awkwardness of any family gathering. People you have to pretend to have prior knowledge of or liking for, small talk, feigned interest in said small talk, awkward silences and confusion to be had by all.
But here's what it brought to my attention:
love is a crazy thing.
i know that love languages are something oft discussed within christian circles especially, but it's always from the perspective of understanding. i express and receive love via x and y, and i understand that person b expresses and recieves via a and b.
BUT. what we never really think about is the reciprocation. it's not about showing love the way someone wishes to recieve it as much as it is about acknowledging the expression on the other person's part, whether that is our love language or not.
that's kinda where we miss the mark.
or at least I and some of the people in my life do in my experience.
so. long story short...love is hard. but it works. long for a first entry, but hey it's something.
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