In “Other” Words…

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“A husband is a guy who tells you when you’ve got on too much lipstick and helps you with your girdle when your hips stick..”
~ Ogden Nash ~

I am struggling with this quote. So bear with me as I ramble a bit. I believe a husband is one who is there to tell you the truth but makes you feel beautiful at the same time. I have to admit with this jaw surgery I am recovering from, it is not only a physical recovery but a mental one also. I look awful. I was embarrassed to even have my kids see me when I got home from the hospital, I did not want to scare them and I was concerned about how I looked.

I remember when I was in the hospital and I got the first glimpse of how I looked. It shocked me. How could my husband look at me? Would my family be distant from me? But you know what, when he looks at me I only see love and concern. Self imagine is something I have always struggled with, but it is a something with the Lords help, I have been able to keep in check.

With this type of surgery it bring back all those insecurities again. I know this is not something that is permanent, but it is psychological; and I have to say my husband has done nothing except made me feel beautiful.

My husband tells me the truth, we talk about the swelling, but he is a husband who in his truth can make me feel as beautiful as the day I married him.

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15 thoughts on “In “Other” Words…”

  2. Oh Laurel, I can so identify with this post and I agree that a husband is not only there to tell you the truth but also one who makes you feel beautiful at the same time.

    When I had 2 complete hip replacements back in 2001, I felt so awkward and embarrassed, even in front of Orozono.

    Oronzo was there when I woke up from each surgery, drooling and incoherent from the anesthesia. He helped get me dressed in the mornings and helped clean my incisions each day. He badgered me to do my physical therapy excercises without fail. He watched me struggle to walk with a walker and then a cane and he was there to rejoice with me when I finally could walk independently again, free of the debilitating pain I’d lived with for all of my life.

    What a humbling experience my hip replacement surgeries were for me, and yet, it strengthened my love for Oronzo even more because it gave me yet another opportunity to see how much he truly loves me.

    I hope your recovery from your jaw surger is a speedy one. I’m glad you have family around you to support you!

  4. You are so right that he has the tough job of telling us when we look good, but giving us a gentle nudge when things are out of whack. I have to say, men have it tough, but it makes how GOOD they handle it all the more endearing!

  6. Ahhh…I understand the insecurities, but real love sees the person inside.

    I think that is the key…truth but still making you feel beautiful.

    Blessings to you as you continue to heal from your surgery!

  9. A wonderful balance. I hope that you are feeling better, physically and emotionally soon.

  10. I would have had a hard time with this quote, too, but you did a great job. I decided after Rob held my hand and helped me through two childbirths that if he thought I was beautiful in the midst of all that, he really thought I was beautiful all the time. Husbands and wives see each other at their best AND their worst. That’s what love is. I loved reading this. And I hope your recovery goes really fast for you.

  11. I think my husband would joke, but I would know he was just trying to make me laugh. I was humbled when I had my daughter and he helped me on the bedpan. I guess that is why we promise for better or for worse. :>)

  13. Awww, He sounds like like just the sort of huusband he should be. A keeper indeed!!! Feel better!!!

  14. Beautiful post, brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

    Praying for quick healing. : )

  15. I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how your recovery is progressing.

    It is truly a blessing when those in your life see with their hearts and not just their eyes. And when YOU see your reflection as the precious…precious child of God you are, and how HE sees you :) .