Day 5 Bruce

I almost dreaded this dare. I wasn't sure I wanted to hear what she might say, even though I pretty much could guess what the 3 things that irritated her the most about me. Well here they are in no particular order of importance.
1. Say huh! Obviously she doesn't realize I'm old and don't hear too well so often my response to her is huh. Maybe I'll change that to WHAT! or maybe not.
2. Not saying your sorry when I do something wrong. Who me, do something wrong! Unfortunately many times I don't see the error of my ways and I will admit I am guilty as charged.
3. My asking retorical questions -- questions in which I already know the answer that really irritates her. I'm working on this one.
All in all she nailed me, well lets move on to day 6.

Day 4 Bruce

When I asked Georgia the question "What can I do for you" she said watch Dr. Oz with me and agree to go on a 2 week diet with me. So I did. By the end of the first month of this love dare you should see a remarkable difference in my size. Well maybe!!!

Day 3 Bruce

The best thing I was able to give Georgia was not a store bought gift but instead I chose to write her a love letter which expressed my feelings for her over the past 25 years. Her response was very positive which made for a good day for all.

Day 2 Bruce

I remember when Georgia and I first married, it will be 25 years the 30th of this month. In the beginning kindness seemed so natural, I would open the car door for her, tell her how much I loved her everyday and was just more aware of her needs and wants. What happened? I suppose I became too comfortable with her and begin taking her and our relationship for granted. Fortunately we purchased a van in 2001 with doors that would automatically open with the push of a button, unfortunately that button didn't work for the front doors, so unless she was sitting in the back seat, I forgot that little act of kindness of opening her door. I do open her door now, if I happen to be on the same side of the car she is fixing to get into. Now here it is a few days before Christmas, where every boy and girl should be good for goodness sake! I am working on it and do consider myself to be a kind and thoughtful person. I don't have to be told to take out the trash, clean up the kitchen after Georgia made a fantastic meal, and even those that aren't so good, and it is understood that if she cooks, I clean up and wash the dishes. She has always been my hero and I truly enjoy showing acts of kindness toward here. Sometimes I am successful and some times I just need to get out of the way. You know what I mean? One thing I have learned about our marriage is that I am a work in progress and that a simple act of kindness goes a long way to make a good day a great day. Fortunately, in my opinion, we have had a lot of great days in the 25 years we have been married.

day 1 Bruce

For the most part I consider myself to be a patient individual. However, Georgia may or may not agree with my self assessment. For the next 24 hours I will listen more and speak less. At least I think I can be patient that long.

day 1 Georgia

This first day and patience are require to pass this 24-hour dare. That pretty much stops my normal life as I know it.
Not 30 minutes into it, Bruce and I are discussing how we are going to proceed in planning this Bible Study series at the church. I'm the idea part of this relationship, Bruce is the execution part.
So after praying and getting some ideas I begin to share them with Bruce, or his back, is more correct.
My ideas come more like thoughts floating through my head, not a clear picture. So they need to be thrown out there and developed, and not with the back of someones head. Know what I mean.
So not once, but twice Bruce and I went between, his saying, "what do you mean" to me saying "I don't know, but what if we try this", to Bruce, "I don't understand" to me, "just think how much fun it would be if we invited all the people you married to join us". To Bruce, "what do you want me to do?" To me, "just get email addresses and we'll write them an invitation".
By then we had calmed down and the idea turned into a blessing and Bruce got it and he was off and running.