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 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 |
I needed to get away to recoup and take a break. Unfortunately I had too much work to do and would have to take my laptop with me and work evenings. Regardless I would be looking forward to sun, warmth, and fun that would be found in Hawaii.  I scheduled our trip 9 days in advance and the day we flew out we had unusual weather for March, snow. Perfect timing to be headed to Hawaii. Let's shorten this story up in great measure. After enjoying some boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking, I spent the rest of the trip taking care of my wife who began suffering from the flu on day 2. The point of the story is coming.
What would seem to be a ruined trip to Hawaii, spending every day watching your wife suffer in bed, while frequently leaving to pick up an assortment of food from local restaurants hoping she would be able to eat something, actually became a blessing of sorts. It allowed me an opportunity to give my complete selfless focus to my wife and remember how good that feels. As a career and hobbyist developer it is very easy to always be thinking about code, projects, and the latest discovery in the world of development. Often times I find myself absorbed in a project for days without end. For those of you who are married, and wish to be for life, finding or making time where your thoughts and attention is focused on your spouse is as important as a tune up to the car. Leave your computer at home and go away for the weekend. Do something, anything; you'll be glad you did. |
Jeremy at 1:12 AM |
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