So when I have a desire to ride a train in Northern WA along a scenic old rail line, rather than hesitating because trains really aren't her thing, she jumps at the chance to go up there with me. She understands that even at 37 years old I still think trains are pretty much the coolest things on this planet, and she gets how even though I never got to meet my Grandfather who I get my middle name from, that I feel extremely connected to him in ways that are hard to describe and spending the day on the train only grows that connection. Kelli could have very easily came up with more than enough reasons to put off the train ride, but instead she supports me in my quirky little desires and went up there this fall with me and enjoyed the ride.
And then again this fall when I asked her if I could buy waterfowl hunting licenses in two different states, neither of which we live in, she could have just said no and made me pick one or the other. But she recognizes that the older my dog Duchess gets the more I feel like taking her hunting as often as possible, understanding that Duch and I share a special bond and that each time we are in the duck blind we are completely filled with joy! Duchess can be a little demanding at times so it would be very easy for Kelli to simply not care about Duchess's desires and not let me hunt as often as I do, but again she supports all of my ideas and allows me to take my baby girl to the duck blind as often as her aging old body will allow.
They say that a good marriage consists of equal parts of getting what we want and compromise, well I must have won the matrimonial lottery because I feel like I married the girl who pretty much lets me do any one of the crazy ideas that come to my head! Whether it's a hunting trip, a train ride, a house remodel idea, or something as simple as trying a new recipe, each time I bring one of my crazy ideas to Kelli she thinks about it for a minute, and as long as the left field idea is still in the ballpark, she's all in and supportive in every way! I am thankful each and every day to be married to the best girl in the world! I know that sounds a little corny but I don't care, it's true! Words will never be able to match how I feel about her but you can count on one thing, I certainly wont run out of reasons I love this girl any time soon!
Remember, some of the smallest things your spouse does for you result in the biggest rewards!
