My name is Luke and I am Samantha's husband. It is my funny looking face you see all over this blog! I am taking over this blog for a one-off post, to share some thoughts and feelings. Recently, our son, Daniel, and I travelled to Oklahoma to take part in my brother Jake's wedding. We spent a week in Oklahoma, visiting with family and friends, enjoying a few 'only-in-America' pleasures, and generally doing some good (and bad) father-son bonding. While we enjoyed our time with family and friends and eating junk food, the week was very tough because we both missed Samantha terribly. I can't tell you how many phone calls we made back and forth at all hours of the day.
I have to say that because of this trip, I have a greater appreciation for Samantha - for her mothering skills, her love, patience, and care for Daniel. In the past I have spent time alone with Daniel, but nothing quite like this last week. It taught me a lot more about what mothers experience everyday. What Samantha deals with day in and day out and how she handles it with such grace is amazing to me. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful, beautiful wife. I know Daniel would say the same about his mother.
When we finally arrived back at Edinburgh airport on Tuesday morning, I told Samantha that I was never more happy to see her. I don't want to go another week with out her - and I don't say that just because Daniel wore me out. Without Samantha, Oklahoma (and life in general) is not the same. I am so blessed and thankful.
To close, here are some pictures of our trip.
Daniel and Daddy at Aunt Zina's
The big toy at Walmart
I love water - what can I say?
Daniel, Aunt Elizabeth and cousins (oh, and Dan the horse)
Check out the genetics!
Daniel's best friend in Oklahoma
1 comment:
Great post Luke...I think you could HiJack mine if you talked that sweet about me too! What a great Husband you are!
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