Knowing You're Thinking of Me...
The First Year of Marriage
4th year
5th Year (this week)Aaron is great at notes, these are some of my brief favorites. I'm going to share a quick story because it's special to me so I want to write it down.
When I was going though my level 3 practicum, which was the most intense part of my education, one afternoon I found myself sitting in a faculty room joyful I'd dropped the students off and made it to lunch. I had just transfered to this school, jumping into a group of peers who had already developed friendships and had a routine, one I didn't really fit into. The teachers there were also the type that didn't socialize with student teachers. The point is, I was in a room full of people, yet pretty much alone. I opened my sandwich for the sweet nourishment that would supply me with enough gusto to manage 32 six year olds. There on top of my sandwich sat a yellow note cute in the shape of an M. I was so excited and looked around for someone to celebrate with, only to realize no one cared. BUT, I had a note and everything else faded. I leaned back in my chair and read words of encouragement from my best friend. I'm pretty sure there was some mushy stuff in there as well, because by the time I tapped back into my reality the whole room of 20+ people were silent and watching me. A man realized I had come down from the clouds and asked, "How long have you been married?" Implying I was a newlywed. My reply shocked him, "2 years". All he could say was, "Hold on to him." Aaron's note had made everyone in the room stop and wonder, "Do I have that?" It also made all my peers jealous, which didn't really help our friendship... a small price to pay for a love like ours.
When I was going though my level 3 practicum, which was the most intense part of my education, one afternoon I found myself sitting in a faculty room joyful I'd dropped the students off and made it to lunch. I had just transfered to this school, jumping into a group of peers who had already developed friendships and had a routine, one I didn't really fit into. The teachers there were also the type that didn't socialize with student teachers. The point is, I was in a room full of people, yet pretty much alone. I opened my sandwich for the sweet nourishment that would supply me with enough gusto to manage 32 six year olds. There on top of my sandwich sat a yellow note cute in the shape of an M. I was so excited and looked around for someone to celebrate with, only to realize no one cared. BUT, I had a note and everything else faded. I leaned back in my chair and read words of encouragement from my best friend. I'm pretty sure there was some mushy stuff in there as well, because by the time I tapped back into my reality the whole room of 20+ people were silent and watching me. A man realized I had come down from the clouds and asked, "How long have you been married?" Implying I was a newlywed. My reply shocked him, "2 years". All he could say was, "Hold on to him." Aaron's note had made everyone in the room stop and wonder, "Do I have that?" It also made all my peers jealous, which didn't really help our friendship... a small price to pay for a love like ours.
Aaron, I'm so glad you are mine to "Hold on to".
I love you, too!
7 comments:
Oh... so sweet! You are so right, It NEVER gets old!
The funny thing is that I don't think I've ever heard that story until now! Thanks for the post, honey. I love you!
That is so sweet. It is so nice being treated well and having someone so thoughtful. I love it when my hubby leaves me sweet notes and thoughtful things. Great post.
I am such a baby.. things like this make me cry! I am so proud to call him my brother & I am so glad that he found an eternal companion as great as you Meghann! You two couldn't be more perfect for each other & it shows... and even more now that you have the cutest little boy to share your lives with! Love you guys!!
Oh, this was such a cute story and there was a little tear in my eye when I was done reading it! You guys are amazing and such great examples to me! I love you and I am so thankful for our friendship. By the way, all these pictures of Porter are adorable! He's grown so much...
Hugs,
Annelie
You two are perfect for eachother! It is amazing how such a little thing like a note can seem like such a big thing and the impact it can make in people's lives is even more amazing. This is such a cute story, I really enjoyed reading it and I am sure that your kids will one day enjoy reading it too.
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