Each day, I’m becoming more wifey.
Today’s example, I made my first omelet for my husband. Well, make that, my first omelet ever. He was craving one, so I offered to attempt to make one. Granted, I had no clue what I was doing. I should have looked up a recipe, but I thought, how hard can it be, I’ll just learn as I go. That’s exactly what life is all about, right? Learning as you go, or learning through mistakes?
My first attempt?
Totally a mistake. Kicking myself that I didn’t read the directions. I failed to realize I should have stirred the yolk and white stuff in a bowl BEFORE putting it in the frying pan. All I ended up with was scrambled eggs, which our poodle Rhett enjoyed.
Second attempt?
It turned out perfect… but with a little help from my husband. I was doing ok until I reached the point of realizing, how do I FLIP the omelet? It was starting to overcook, so I scrambled to grab some tongs and a fork. The fork to lift, the tongs to grab. As Stephen saw I was having a balancing act, he asked “Why don’t I hold the tongs while you hold the fork?” And so he did, and together we flipped our omelet.
I couldn’t help but think it’s moments like that I realize why we are such a perfect match. I used to be the kind of girl who was independent and could take on the world by myself. I didn’t need a man. I was quite proud of being single and fabulous. But in moments like our omelet adventure, I realized I love having Stephen by my side to be a partner in life. To be a strength in my weakness. To take on the world together.
I continue to learn so much about God’s love for us through this new chapter in my life as a wife. Isn’t it just like us humans to want to do everything ourselves, being stubborn, not asking for His help. Because of it, we end up burning our omelets of life. He’s always right there saying “Let me help, you hold the fork, I’ll hold the tongs” if we just let Him help lead us down this road of life. I still have my own my stubborn moments… a lot… but I’m so thankful to have my husband remind me through his actions, it’s ok to let go and let someone help.
