Friday, November 28, 2025

A Burden Shared



This morning when John started to move the still quite heavy turkey from its overnight repose in our frigid mudroom, his back seized up and he set the roasting pan and its contents on the kitchen table and reached for the ibuprophen.

"I'll put it in the oven away from the dogs in a minute, " he said.

I thought about moving it myself but knew that would sorely aggravate my back. Both of us down in the back--quel bummer!

Then, when he reached for the roasting pan, inspiration! I got one handle and he took the other and the remains of the feast was effortlessly transported to the oven to await further dissection.

Such a simple thing but to me it was a moment almost of revelation--this is what partnership or marriage is about. 

Together strong.


 

7 comments:

Barbara Rogers said...

Super togetherness accomplished by you all. I wonder how many pounds that bird was!

Anvilcloud said...

I had a bad outcome in mind with turkey on the table and dogs lurking about.

Thérèse said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and to your household. I love teamwork, that's how it works here too more and more. :-) Therese from Toulouse

Vicki Lane said...

It was 22 when purchased--and still pretty heavy what with the roasting pan and all.

Vicki Lane said...

We are super aware of the predatory nature of our dogs and try not to leave food unattended.

Vicki Lane said...

I love hearing from you, Therese!

Glenda Beall said...

Togetherness is what makes a marriage work. I miss my man who was always there to help me with small chores and large problems. You are blessed.