I accidentally chatted with my friend's husband through YM earlier. I got excited when I saw Sam online as it rarely happens that we're on at the same time, but it turned out to be Paul, the husband, who was actually logged on her YM. I rarely get to communicate with Sam since she's in London while I'm here in Texas. We belong to the same circle of friends in high school. The others, I get to chat with on Facebook from time to time. She's not on FB, and our emails are far and few in between so I'm happy to be updated with the going-ons in her life.
Paul told me that Sam was out shopping, and the kids are doing fine. Martin, my godson, is now 8 years old, and Maria, the youngest is 3. He also said that Sam is studying to be an accountant. He shared a lot of family vacation pics which was nice coz I didn't realize the kids are this big already!
such beautiful kids!
What struck me the most about our chat was how much he loves Sam! I know a husband is supposed to love his wife, but I get thrilled whenever husbands are warm and open when they talk about their partners. He cracked a lot of jokes and pretend complaints about Sam that just showed how happy he is with her. He said that in the ten years that they've been together, he has lost all of his magic powers so every decision is now her's. I told him to come and visit us in Texas someday and he quipped "lock all the guns first", then blurted, "but I have Sam; she's better than a .45."
Isn't that the sweetest? There are many things in this world that can easily turn us into cynics, but whenever I encounter a husband like Paul, I feel that there is hope for us yet.
Ps. I feel so blessed that I have a loving husband myself.
