In keeping with my spouse from my last blog about how much I know about him, I wanted to say how grateful I am for him. He loves me in spite of all my issues.
This past year I have gone through a lot of pain through the two car accidents which I still have pain. He asks me every day how I feel.
With these two accidents and moving here, I have been battling depression. He tries to get me to do things, get out of the house, and seek help from our pastor's wife and my great friend Amie. He had to practically push me to go to the ball game on Friday night. On top of not wanting to go out, I certainly don't like crowds.
I am amazed that he puts up with my cynicism and attitude. I am horrible about this and I am trying my best to watch my words.
He has a very stressful job in the military being a first sergeant which is the go between the squadron commander and the airmen in the squadron. He is the one that gets called in the middle of the night with picking up airmen from jail or domestic issues, etc. He works a lot and has the phone all the time except when he has someone to take it. At times, this can be frustrating for me as he can't go do things like the baseball game on Friday or has to go to military events. I'm trying my best during those times to be supportive as much as I can be.
I do try to bless him with keeping the house clean, teaching the children, and also with making homemade food including yummy desserts for him. His favorite dessert is Banana Split Cake. I've included a recipe below.
Thank you honey for loving me! I love you with all my heart even though I don't show it sometimes. Please forgive my cynicism and harsh words.
Banana Split Cake
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham crackers, crushed (I use 2 sleeves)
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup egg substitute
3-4 bananas, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
16 ounces Cool Whip
1/2-1 cup pecans, chopped
8 maraschino cherries, quartered (optional)
2-3 cups shredded coconut
Mix graham crumbs with 1 stick butter/margarine. Press into bottom of 13x9 pan. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Mix egg subtitute with 2 sticks butter/margarine and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes). Spread on top of graham cracker crust.
Add a layer of bananas (sliced), then a layer of well-drained chopped pineapple or strawberries.
Add a layer of Cool Whip.
Add a layer of chopped nuts, coconut, and cherries on top if desired and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Refrigerate for about 4 hours before serving. Spoon out.
Enjoy!
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4 comments:
This banana split recipe looks soooooo good, I am making it tonight!
Oh, I am constantly amazed at the flaws my husband is able to overlook in me...and that he loves me so much anyway. How wonderful that God blessed us with such great husbands!
I was touched by your post. My mother suffers from major depression and bi-polar disorder. My husband has also had several bouts with depression over the years. It can truly tear a family apart of left untreated and unacknowledged. I, unfortunately, know this firsthand. Thank God that you have recognized that you might be suffering from this condition. I pray that you will delve into God's word for encouragement. If needed, I pray that you seek a Godly Christian counselor with whom you can share your feelings. There are several things you can do to combat mild depression. Exercise helps for my husband. I encourage you to research these methods and give them a shot. If they don't work for you, don't automatically rule out medication. God has given man the knowledge and ability to treat many illnesses. If necessary, find a good Christian doctor that can help walk you through this time.
Yummy recipe! Can't wait to try that one. I think you made my stomach grumble...
So many of us struggle with depression. I have a problem with anxiety as well. Thoughtful spouses are truly something to be grateful forl
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