Sunday Sentiments

 

Last night, after Ryan and I enjoyed a great day together, I sat down to scroll through Facebook. I saw an obituary of a gentleman I didn’t know personally, but I knew his sister-in-law. We were in college together. This guy was a couple of years behind us, and it seems his death was sudden and unexpected.

            Ryan and I have learned a thing or two about sudden and unexpected deaths over the last few years. And while we’ve always been intentional people, I feel those shaking events remind us of the importance of living wholeheartedly.

            This weekend has been a whole-hearted living kind of weekend for us. It hasn’t been extravagant. Indeed, it’s been filled with a whole lot of mundane. But it’s also been filled with a whole lot of joy.

            Ryan brought me a latte just because he loves me, and it did make me feel so loved.

            We went on a grocery-shopping date and had dinner at Burger King while we were out. Wore the crowns while we ate and didn’t even care who stared or rolled their eyes.

            Ryan cleaned up the yard while I cleaned up the house, and then we worked together to make pumpkin cinnamon rolls and a meal for his aunt and uncle.

            We had good conversations and did some dreaming. We were productive and we rested. We said I love you a lot and drank some coffee together.

            This, to me, is living to the fullest. It isn’t about the highest profile. It’s about the deepest joy.

            We pray, of course, for years and years together. But we also pray that no matter what, we live every day without a single regret. Deep, full love in the most intentional way. It’s our goal toward one another and toward anyone else who might be part of our day!