There had been a few things that I wanted to do with Bob but never got to do. Since he had always worked in the South Bay and wouldn’t come home until at least 7:30pm, we didn’t ever get to do anything of these things. One of them was to hang out with him after work. I always envisioned myself meeting up with him at Ocean Beach and taking a walk with him on the beach before both of us heading home.
This small dream came true yesterday:
I know we are in a difficult situation of losing a job and trying to find a job. It could be a little silly to be “happy” about being able to hang out on the beach when one does not have a job. But, it is what it is. And since this is the reality, I feel that it’s okay to celebrate the facts that we have each other, we are healthy, we like hanging out with each other, we have the time now, and we live so close to the beach. So for now, I would like to enjoy the “perks” that this season of life has given us, including having the time to take a walk on the beach when we feel like it. We walked hand-in-hand with our down jackets on. Our shoes were filled with sand. We chatted about his day and my day. We talked about potential jobs and leads. We laughed. We kissed. It was magical.
Nothing better than a purse-holding husband who also tries his best to enjoy life during this season of challenges.
You are so inspirational! This sounds like a perfect ending to your day! hugs girlie! I have always heard that how you wait during a trial, determines how long you wait. I think you are waiting well 🙂 xoxo
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Just an excuse to go have fun. 🙂 I love what you said though! I hope that we don’t have to wait long before we land another job!
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I love this post. I just do.
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Ha! Thanks. Hope you are well.
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Sounds lovely and how amazing is it to have the ocean on your doorstep.
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I know right? It’d be silly if we didn’t make good use of it.
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My hubby just lost his job as well. This kind of thing is a good idea 🙂
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Oh I didn’t know that! I’m sorry that he lost his job too. 😦 How is he doing? (And how are you doing?)
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We are doing ok – thanks for asking. Just trying to figure things out!
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I think this is beautiful. It’s the very definition of finding the silver lining in every cloud.
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Thank you. Trying to look good something good everyday.
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This is so sweet! Sounds like a great dream come true!
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Thanks! 🙂
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I agree with Elisha, you are so graceful in your waiting, and an inspiration. Love that you were able to share this precious time with your husband in the fulfilling of a dream:-)
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Thank you girl. Hope you’re doing well. 🙂
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I’m glad you’re seizing the chances! And I doubt that a new job would come around faster if you just sat at home miserably, so I don’t think it is silly to enjoy those beach walks now.
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You’re right! Might as well be happy doing beach walks. 😉
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Ah, perfect, just perfect. I love that he holds your purse!
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Yup he offered to carry it for me. Lovely man he is. 🙂
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OMG, that pic is just too funny…
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Haha… Is it? I think soon he’s going to question me why I post his pictures online. 😀
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That’s so sweet xx
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Thanks. 🙂
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Beautiful hun xx
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Thanks girl. Things going well on your end??
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I really love this. The only thing that keeps us sane sometimes is the simple pleasures. Enjoy!
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I don’t think it’s silly at all–you two deserve to have some time to love and cherish each other. And there’s no reason not to soak up and enjoy every minute of that.
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