The Browning's

This was a great weekend!  The kids had Friday and Monday off from school, so my parents decided they would keep our three kids so that Tarah and I could spend Valentine’s Day together and a few days following.  We needed this time desperately.  We saw a movie, went to dinner, talked about future plans, and got some important things off our chests. 

We have taken on so much in the last year or so.  Adding three kids in 6 months, selling one house and buying another, living with in-laws for two months, teaching two kids English, planting a church, working two jobs, and having friends live with us for a few months, all takes a toll on a marriage.  Honestly, I failed so many times.  Somewhere along that road, Tarah and I lost focus but this weekend was a chance for us to readjust.

 Tarah expressed to me that she needs some time to herself each week.  We are planning that, two days each week (Wed & Fri.), Daddy will take care of the kids so that she can do whatever Mom wants.  We are committing to going on two dates each month.  We’re unsure of how we are going to pay for childcare and the date but we are asking God to provide.  Third, Tarah and the kids are going to guard Daddy’s time of studying, reading, and meditating on God’s Word.

 The one thing that I learned from all this is:  I love my wife!  Tarah loves me, she loves my children, she loves that I am a pastor, and she loves being right next to me on this road that God has called us to.  Thank you God for sending me the perfect partner.

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