Holiday Dates

I love holidays.  It's days like today that make me so grateful for the amazing country that I live in.  Memorial Day is wonderful because it reminds of us the fact that we are free because of the selfless service that comes from amazing men and women.  This is the perfect opportunity to do a service date.  Pick any act of service that you want.  Pick one that relates to the nearest holiday or your favorite holiday.  My husband and I chose to rake the sticks and pine cones at my grandmother's house.  Her significant other just died not too long ago, so she's been quite lonely.  Not only did we get a chance to serve by raking, but we also served by visiting.

Relationship reconnection:  I believe that service connects people in a way that wouldn't be done in any other way.  During this date, make an effort to rely on each other.  I relied on my husband to rake certain parts so that I wouldn't have to do it all myself.  When you pick up piles, you need someone to assist you with their rake.  If you are helping move things, have your spouse help you lift things.  It sounds super simple, but the knowledge that you can rely on your spouse will trickle into your relationship and strengthen it.

Happy dating!