Two (working together) are better than One

  It was my idea to go for a little boat ride across the oversized pond on Wednesday afternoon. The sun was shining & we had a little free time between sessions during the Pastor Couples retreat. So Dutch grabbed the oars & we set sail acrossed the rather swollen pond. We easily reached the far end, with little effort in rowing since the wind was blowing out. We hung out on the far end for a little while, checking out a beaver's "nest" (or whatever you call their pile of sticks in the water), & noticed some turtles sunning themselves on the rocks. We stayed out there for a bit, then decided it was time to make our way back- so Dutch took one oar and started rowing. I know he could have gotten us back just rowing all by himself, though the wind WAS persistantly pushing us out, but I decide to help out. So I grabbed the other oar- and it didn't take me long to realize that I could be a real detriment, & make things worse, or I could "work together" and we could really get somewhere. See, if I didn't keep up with him, or if I didn't lift my oar up out of the water at the right time, I could cause us to go in circles. And of course, I immediately saw the analogy- it's the same way in our marriage... he & I working together, being on the "same page", having the same goals, etc., we could really be dynamite together. BUT if I choose to "drag my feet", & go my own direction, well let's just say it could be a disaster. That doesn't mean Dutch is always right & has the say, HA!! It means that communicating & working for a common goal TOGETHER is powerful. For instance if we don't agree on how we want to raise our children, & if our ideals do not line up, we are actually gonna be headed in two different directions & really end up accomplishing NOTHING!!! So the conclusion of the boat ride- I decided to sit & face him, & he navigated. He told me when to row & when to stop, I listened as best I could & before long we reached the other side. Now that's team work!!!!!!!!