In a few days, my Husband will be away at a work-related conference and we'll be apart. This part of his job is not fun for me, although it's a great, prestigious thing for him, of course; and I am thoroughly supportive of him. My Husband really is awesome at what he does. :) However, it's always hard to be apart. Compile on top of that the fact that we have house guests currently, and as soon as they leave, so does my husband. I'm actually going to visit my family while he's gone, and then we're coming back to where my Husband and I live. This will be pleasant to have my parents visit for a week... I've missed them terribly (I'm a big "daddy's girl!" :):) Anyhow, it makes "alone time" with my Husband almost non-existent for the next two weeks.
Beyond the *obvious* dilemma with the lack of alone time *grin*, it also means that we also won't have any time for our regular disciplinary routines. Maybe that's a good thing, and an opportunity to really practice the virtue of obedience, but when I don't get a daily spanking-- or at *least* a daily few swats on the tush, I start to get more lax. And when I'm around my mother... let's just say I either end up earning a spanking or need a stress-relief one! ;-)
My Husband, mindful of our brief separation, and subsequent lack of privacy, set up a nifty little weekly system. So of course, I am going to stick to that, and I do truly desire to be good, no matter what. I'm mindful of a great quote from "The Nun's Story": "At the end of the day... you can cheat [others] and yourself, but you can never cheat God."
So to others who life this lifestyle... here's a question for feedback: If you are the Head of Household, what do you do to help keep your little woman at home mindful of your presence when you are gone? To the women, is there anything special that you do to remind yourself of, or to practice submission, to your HOH when you're apart?
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I learned that line from a little cheery song as a kid in Sunday School, but I wish I had recalled it, and what is more, put it into practice last night. Life was running along smoothly up until then, as it always seems to, until the volcano explodes. I was feeling very good about my accomplishments and growth. Then, I met the "Aspartame Fascist." (For those of you who aren't familiar with Aspartame, pronounced more like "Asper-tame," it's a brand of synthetic sweeter.) ~ Submission ~ The past several weeks have been utterly crazy. :) I worked full-time, finished up my university coursework for my classes (I am also a full-time student through an online, distance learning program), and then had a week off to visit friends and extended family. The week off was absolutely wonderful! It was originally going to be just for the weekend, for a retreat with my friends from my previous university, but it extended into a trip to visit my extended family in the area, and then I ended up staying with a sweet friend of mine and her family. It was very much a spiritual retreat time, and although I missed my husband terribly, so much grace came from the week. :) My Lord God, I will strive to serve Thee in Holy Obedience through the means which Thou hast seen fit to place over my soul. Thank You for your Grace and Your Love. Help me to grow in Holy Obedience. I can do nothing apart free Thee. |
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