“Equal Partnership Between Men and Women in Families”

Some days I think to myself, "I don't want to do the dishes, I don't want to fold the laundry by myself, I don't want to go to school, I don't want to clean the house, I don't want to be here alone (until the baby comes)," and I can think of so many more things that I "don't want to" dos.  Then I think about what my husband does throughout the day.  He gets up between 6am and 7am to boost his day with a work out.  He then showers, and eats the breakfast I make for him.  He then leaves at 9am to go to his work meeting.  By 10am he is driving to his area to walk from door-to-door to sell pest control for 5 1/2 hours, and then gets an hour long lunch then goes back to walking door-to-door for another 5 1/2 hours.  I couldn't imagine myself doing that same thing every day.  I also couldn't handle all of the rejection that comes with it.  My husband returns at night around 10pm on average.  Sometimes it's later, and sometimes it's earlier.  My husband works 9am-10pm every single day except for Sundays, and on Saturdays he works 9am-4pm.  

When I want to complain about the things I have to do in a day, I'm sure my husband would jump at the opportunity of switching places.  There is so much home that I have to take care of, but there is so much financial and stability that my husband has to take care of.  I couldn't ever repay my husband for all that he does in a day for our growing family.  All I can do is provide him a clean home, food when he needs it, love, support, care, and nurturing.  My husband is one of a kind.  

Have you thought about how you can support your husband or wife in their role in the family? Have you thought of ways you can serve your spouse? Have you recognized all the work that either role does in the day? Each role is crucial to our Heavenly Father's Plan.  

A husband and wife complete the necessary functions of one another and to return to our Heavenly Father's presence.  A father is to provide, preside, and protect over the family.  A mother is to care and nurture for the home and family. Both roles can aid to each other's help which creates a well-balanced home.  Think of what you can do to help your family.  

This is my husband relaxing for what few minutes he can at night.  

Part of the team that my husband works with out on a Saturday for some fun

We went out to eat for some time together.  

Our new baby niece of 4 months stayed the night with us, and my husband spent what time he could with her before and after work.