Dad, you do a lot and so does she.
Currently around the Trent house we have 3 children. When asked how old they are we like to say, “4, 2 and new.” It’s clever and catchy. What that means though is that it’s anything but calm around here on any given day.
Because I work full-time with Campus Crusade for Christ and Kelly stays home with the kids most days (changing diapers, picking up the house, breaking up fights, picking up the house, coloring, making meals, picking up the house, etc.) I don’t often get a full picture of what really goes on. It’s come to my attention that I don’t always greet my wife after a long hard day at work with the care and love that she needs after a long hard day at home.
1 Peter 3:7 says,
You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
Kelly said to me the other day that she just wanted to be understood when we were talking about the challenge of packing up the entire family for a weekend trip. I thought of this verse.
Last weekend Kelly went away on a retreat and I had the kids Friday through Sunday. I had a blast with all the kiddos and I was glad to have the time alone with them. However, it was very challenging to run the house alone during that time and this gave me a new and fresh understanding of what she does most every day.
I am very proud of her and thankful to have such a wonderful woman as a wife and mother to our kids.
Dad, you do a lot. There is no doubt about that. And, so does she. The next time you have a chance to walk in her shoes, do it. In fact, why not ask her for an opportunity? It will increase understanding and appreciation for the blessing in your life. It will also increase your love for your wife.
