😭 This is something that should be widely read. We are not meant to be consumers of the other, but to love and delight in each other! Happy anniversary to you both!!
Well. Once I go scrape myself up off the tear-soaked floor, maybe I can get the rest of my flowers potted today with my sweetie pies next to me. This was BEAUTIFUL, and resonates deeply with wives, like I, who are so much harder on our bodies than our faithful and true husbands ever have been or would be. And who even struggle at times to accept the deep love of our men because of what boils down to silly vanities on our end. Thank you for these rich and convicting words- my oldest daughters are reading this today, and my husband will receive extra affection when he returns from his labors.
😭 Beautifully written, vulnerable and honest. You’ve done this photo justice. We’ll celebrate 17 years this year and I too am in a season of feeling so grateful for the endurance of this crazy thing called marriage. The ways it has bent and broken me. The ways it has boosted me up to greater heights than I ever could have reached on my own. The gift of children, and family, and more purpose and fulfillment than I could have imagined. What a gift to have a person to navigate life with, ever imperfect as we both are. So good, Shaye. 🩷
THIS is what I was looking for in a husband, but could not find it in my generation. And so, alone I live the rest of my life. Please raise your sons (and daughters) not just for their sake to value each other for who they are not what they get, but for their future spouses that they meet. May they never be alone either for trying to find a God loving spouse and not finding them.
Though this seems written in sadness, it is more of acceptance and living life fully and happily despite its differences to my dreams of long ago. You don’t know who your children’s lives will affect in the future, raise them well! 😊
Such a sweet comfort to read. My husband and I just found out we're expecting our first baby, and this gives me hope for all of the change my body will go through. Thank you for sharing wisdom with such tender insight.
*TEARS* beautiful words to describe the true relationship between a husband and wife. I also have felt many things about my body after having three children. This definitely hit the right note! My husband is truly a gift, and this is a great reminder to tell him so often!
I loved reading this, Shaye. I’ve admired all you share from cooking to homemaking—I think some of your most impactful shares have been your words on intimacy and relationships.
When my husband and I met we were equally yoked to the world. 3 years in I surrendered my life to the Lordship and Kingship of Christ my Savior. Not long after he asked who was #1 in my life. I told him Jesus. His pride and yoke to the world allowed for a great deal of offense. Years down the road he bent the knee in total surrender and great prayers were answered. He finally understood and joyfully proclaimed the Jesus was now #1 in his life.
As your Stuart has said "the world is going to world" but, for those of the body of Christ our purpose is to do God's will. Our Maker is our husband. When we love Him with our entire being the sacrificial love and respect we give our earthly husbands is second nature. We love out of the overflow of the love we've received from and through Christ. We submit as we do to Christ. The Lord works out all of the sticky bits. The things that are His business.
This is absolutely beautiful and thank you so much for sharing. My husband and I got married in the fall and I hope we can carry on for year and years to build a sturdy fire. Thank you Shaye 💛
Both of you are beautiful inside and out. Thankyou Shaye for putting into words the emotional damage so many of us have suffered from, even before we married, over self- image fears and trauma comments. You both refresh us all and edify GOD above all which is so badly needed in our challenging, present world.
I have prayed to GOD the Aaronic Prayer over all of your lives and livelihood. 🙌
HE WILL Bless and keep you and our especial thankyou’s as you pour out for us.
This was so touching and so refreshing. I can relate in so, so many ways. Not the least of which my own childbirth emergency. You really do grow together, roots interwoven, getting strong in places once broken. I’m so glad I’ve stuck out hard times in my marriage. Im so blessed to have a true partner. I’m so glad you are experiencing this deep joy and gratitude as well. I really wish there were more Christian women speaking out about the importance of intimacy, how to love eachother, and the real joys and fears we all face, in such an open and real way as you have. Thank you and happy anniversary!
😭 This is something that should be widely read. We are not meant to be consumers of the other, but to love and delight in each other! Happy anniversary to you both!!
Well. Once I go scrape myself up off the tear-soaked floor, maybe I can get the rest of my flowers potted today with my sweetie pies next to me. This was BEAUTIFUL, and resonates deeply with wives, like I, who are so much harder on our bodies than our faithful and true husbands ever have been or would be. And who even struggle at times to accept the deep love of our men because of what boils down to silly vanities on our end. Thank you for these rich and convicting words- my oldest daughters are reading this today, and my husband will receive extra affection when he returns from his labors.
Thank you for sharing probably one of the most beautiful writings on true love and intimacy I've ever read.
My sweet husband lost his job today. Thank you for this reminder that these times can help us strengthen in our love or crack.
😭 Beautifully written, vulnerable and honest. You’ve done this photo justice. We’ll celebrate 17 years this year and I too am in a season of feeling so grateful for the endurance of this crazy thing called marriage. The ways it has bent and broken me. The ways it has boosted me up to greater heights than I ever could have reached on my own. The gift of children, and family, and more purpose and fulfillment than I could have imagined. What a gift to have a person to navigate life with, ever imperfect as we both are. So good, Shaye. 🩷
THIS is what I was looking for in a husband, but could not find it in my generation. And so, alone I live the rest of my life. Please raise your sons (and daughters) not just for their sake to value each other for who they are not what they get, but for their future spouses that they meet. May they never be alone either for trying to find a God loving spouse and not finding them.
Though this seems written in sadness, it is more of acceptance and living life fully and happily despite its differences to my dreams of long ago. You don’t know who your children’s lives will affect in the future, raise them well! 😊
Such a sweet comfort to read. My husband and I just found out we're expecting our first baby, and this gives me hope for all of the change my body will go through. Thank you for sharing wisdom with such tender insight.
*TEARS* beautiful words to describe the true relationship between a husband and wife. I also have felt many things about my body after having three children. This definitely hit the right note! My husband is truly a gift, and this is a great reminder to tell him so often!
I love this. Yes!!!!
I loved reading this, Shaye. I’ve admired all you share from cooking to homemaking—I think some of your most impactful shares have been your words on intimacy and relationships.
When my husband and I met we were equally yoked to the world. 3 years in I surrendered my life to the Lordship and Kingship of Christ my Savior. Not long after he asked who was #1 in my life. I told him Jesus. His pride and yoke to the world allowed for a great deal of offense. Years down the road he bent the knee in total surrender and great prayers were answered. He finally understood and joyfully proclaimed the Jesus was now #1 in his life.
As your Stuart has said "the world is going to world" but, for those of the body of Christ our purpose is to do God's will. Our Maker is our husband. When we love Him with our entire being the sacrificial love and respect we give our earthly husbands is second nature. We love out of the overflow of the love we've received from and through Christ. We submit as we do to Christ. The Lord works out all of the sticky bits. The things that are His business.
This is absolutely beautiful and thank you so much for sharing. My husband and I got married in the fall and I hope we can carry on for year and years to build a sturdy fire. Thank you Shaye 💛
Both of you are beautiful inside and out. Thankyou Shaye for putting into words the emotional damage so many of us have suffered from, even before we married, over self- image fears and trauma comments. You both refresh us all and edify GOD above all which is so badly needed in our challenging, present world.
I have prayed to GOD the Aaronic Prayer over all of your lives and livelihood. 🙌
HE WILL Bless and keep you and our especial thankyou’s as you pour out for us.
Amazing Grace upon all your family and farm.
In JESUS’ Name!
🌷♥️♥️♥️🌷♥️♥️♥️🌷
What a lovely read that was. Thank you for sharing, Shaye. “That’s not love, that’s consumerism.” Boom!
This was beautiful and exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you.
This was so touching and so refreshing. I can relate in so, so many ways. Not the least of which my own childbirth emergency. You really do grow together, roots interwoven, getting strong in places once broken. I’m so glad I’ve stuck out hard times in my marriage. Im so blessed to have a true partner. I’m so glad you are experiencing this deep joy and gratitude as well. I really wish there were more Christian women speaking out about the importance of intimacy, how to love eachother, and the real joys and fears we all face, in such an open and real way as you have. Thank you and happy anniversary!
God bless the husbands who love Jesus most, and in doing, honor and revere their wives for the work our bodies endure. 👏🏻🙌🏻 Such a great post.