One of my favorite movies of all times is It's A Wonderful Life by Frank Capra. It's a beautiful depiction of the struggles one man faces when it comes to life and relationships. I can't help but compare in my own sphere the struggles my husband faces. George Banks is continually confronted with a choice between the right thing to do for others OR the right thing to do for himself. Towards the end, he is overcome with despair that he always chose the right thing to do for others. On Christmas Eve, when he was making that critical choice between life or death, his wife was sounding the call, "George is in trouble." At the end, he is able to see all the faces of those he had chosen above himself over the years. It's an incredible journey of realization.
There are times when I see the weight of the world on my husbands shoulders, as I'm sure many wives do. Those times when he chooses to help a family member when he'd rather be watching sports center. When he wakes up early Saturday morning to help strangers move when he'd rather sleep in. The countless times when he builds a friendship instead of making a quick buck. The times when he chooses family when he could be out golfing.
He is a better person because of these small choices. Imagine the boost he would get from a wife's words of encouragement. Just a few words can make a big difference in his life. Mary Banks knew that better then anyone.
Challenge: Give your husband a meaningful compliment next time you see him :)
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