September 17, 2015
Taking the Plunge


My dearest Dr. Laura, 

A while ago, I came home from a long day. My husband took me by the hand and asked me to close my eyes. He guided me into the bathroom where he had delicately placed candles, rose petals, and bath salts surrounding a large freshly run bath. Wine and chocolates adorned the rim of the tub and he beamed ear to ear. "Get in," he encouraged. 

I undressed and dipped a toe into the water, only to find it was ice cold. He had inadvertently run the cold water instead of the hot. Immediately I saw your face, Dr. Laura, flash before my eyes. It was if you were hovering over the tub saying, "You have two options my dear, choose wisely." I plunged into the cold bath, smiling, shivering, but smiling. I thanked him profusely and waited for the door to close. I then drained the bath, refilled it with hot water, and relaxed. 

That particular night, I had my husband in the palm of my hand. I could have easily complained, turned my nose up, or scolded him. Instead I took the plunge and it made him smile. And since then, I've had hundreds of HOT baths run for me by him. 

Life and marriage is not about winning or being selfish. It's about how you make other people feel when they walk away from you. I made my husband feel like a king that night, and in turn I've been treated as a queen for 15 wonderful years of marriage. After all, everyone needs a good cold plunge every now and then! 

Thank you for your undying and unfailing love of children. 

A devoted listener, 

Jessica


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM