Traditional Roles

While looking for a meme I vaguely remembered, from some time ago, I came across HomegrownMom. She has a blog category whose title struck a chord in me: A Wife to Rush Home to.

A wife to rush home to.

Six little words that make a big statement. A phrase that carries power and a basketful of concepts.

A kept home invites a spouse to rush home.

A kitchen conscientiously stocked and prepped invites a spouse to rush home.

Putting yourself together invites a spouse to rush home (usually, frequent bedroom exercises also encourage this).

Peace in the home invites a spouse to rush home.



A friend recently posted about being precious to her husband.



And this summer, another friend kindly invited me to their wedding. It was a beautiful wedding, and so perfectly suited them that I was almost jealous (of the event). I demanded a copy of their vows, and the recipes for the chicken entree and the squash side dish from their reception. They could do nothing about the catered recipes, but their vows included:

"I love you

For all that you are

All that you are not

And all that you will become"

Are. Are not. And will become. What a glorious statement!

If we put all three of these concepts together...

A precious wife to rush home to.
A precious wife loved for all that she is.
A precious wife loved for all that she is not.
A precious wife loved for all that she will become.

A wife, held precious by her husband. 

A husband, held precious by his wife.

Yes, every family's circumstances and preferences are different--but y'all get the basic concept....