When I awake early on Valentine’s Day I am alone
It takes a moment to remember why.
Oh yes. Early ministers’ meeting.
Often at night I wake to find him gone
Or wake to find him returning.
I expect him to be warm, come from checking on the kids
Or using the bathroom
But he is cold
And I stir enough to ask, sleepily
What was it?
EMS call up on Woodland, he says
And we fall asleep
Warm.
Not all of us choose hobbies that involve so many wakeful hours
But to the man who does
I am grateful, to share with you
Every part of life you share with me
And
To be honest
I’d take a few more parts if I could
But I am blessed by you, a man faithful to me and
Faithful also to your other cuties – eek! I mean duties
And I will share you with your world
Sometimes.
Happy Valentine’s Day, love.
As a wife of a firefighter who has divers responsibilities besides, I wish I had been clever enough to have written this piece. since I was not, I say Amen!
As the wife of a pastor who has late night meetings and early morning men breakfasts, I agree! So glad I get to share this man’s life… as much as I get of it. 😉 He gives much to God and much to me, and all 3 of us are extremely blessed to share it… and so much the better because of the sharing!
Another firefighter/EMT wife who is also blessed, and echoes, Amen!