As you likely know we have recently moved into our new home. The inside is mostly settled, but the outside has still be filled with trash from the construction. Boards, siding, bricks, cardboard, and paint cans littered the yard. Add on top of this all of the outdoor items from our old house like a grill, trampoline, paver stones, wood, and swing and you get the picture that our yard was pretty messy.
I have been wanting to work on getting these items done, but have not had the time with work and other home projects. We have enjoyed some beautiful days, but the yard stayed a mess.
So imagine my surprise when I arrived home last evening at dark to find the whole yard cleaned and organized. The full trailer of outdoor items had been unloaded and filled with trash. Amanda and the three older kids spent the afternoon cleaning, organizing, and working hard in the yard. They did this as a surprise to me.
Amanda said it felt so good to do this for me as an act of love and kindness. I greatly appreciated it and Amanda loved having the work done too. After all of the clean ups we have done in building the house, we finally feel like the yard clean up is done.
So to you it may look just like a load of trash, but to me it speaks love, care, and generosity.
Thanks Amanda and kids! You are incredible!!
Don’t underestimate the power of service in showing your spouse love. A side benefit is the joy you receive through serving.
