BELOVED: Five Minute Friday
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Last night, we played BUNCO. A large group of us. Wives and husbands. We sat around tables throwing three little dice. I watched these big burly hands that are more accustomed to flying helicopters and planes, to lifting rifles and ammunition, to commanding troops and giving orders, whirl three little dice in the center of the table.
Laughter, applause, cheers filled the room. At least 40 of us gathered to celebrate our beloveds. We shared food, good jokes, drinks, and enjoyed letting our hair down.
I was taken by the image of the burly, chapped hands of the men who love their wives – and go off to war; who love their children – and miss their birthdays; who love their country – and are willing to give their lives. These burly hands played, and enjoyed a “silly” game of BUNCO.
A tradition in the circles of wives. From base to base I go, and always, BUNCO is played. It may seem “silly” to some, but these men, had fun with their wives playing a game that stays constant while we move from place to place.
I guess that is what a beloved does for the other. We play the “silly” games joyfully and in fullness letting go of the dice with enthusiasm.
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newly purposed,
jana
February 15th, 2013 at 12:51 pm
Being in love with an Army guy… this made me smile. Thanks for the blessing today!
February 16th, 2013 at 8:16 am
Hi Elizabeth, I am smiling with you. Praying for you this day. Enjoy, jana
February 15th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
This is such a sweet post! I love the imagery of the big tough guys sitting around enjoying a game with their wives. So precious to all be together! Please extend heartfelt thanks to all (wives and families) for their service to our country. Ever grateful!
February 16th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Hi Vicki, Thank you for the visit to jana’s three dresses and your encouraging words. It truly was an amazing moment to watch these tough guys laugh and enjoy a game that is so much of their wive’s military tradition. Beautiful. Thank you for your support. Blessings, jana
February 15th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
This brings back so many memories, Jana. I still play Bunco, but the best ones were the ones that the husbands attended. What a cool perspective of those strong hands on the “silly” dice. Love this, military friend!
February 16th, 2013 at 8:13 am
Hi sweet friend, Oh, yes, the memories. BUNCO will stand out for me, I am sure. No matter where we go, I can always find a BUNCO group. Praying for you this day. ~jana
February 15th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
I love this highlight of simple pleasures in a constantly changing world. We all need to be reminded to live and love the small things; the seemingly inconsequential things that really do make all the difference in the quality of our lives. Thank you for your words.
February 16th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Hi Bethany, Thank you! Your words are encouraging. Welcome to jana’s three dresses. Blessings, jana
February 15th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Howdy, Jana! Tribewriter and FMF friend, Shannon, here. Tried to link up with you and the gals today to no avail. Received repeat syntax errors. Oh well.
Wanted to encourage you–touching burly hand and bunco story! I so enjoy reading your posts in my Inbox–even when you feel like your writing has been (per your previous post)”Quiet.” Keep writing as God permits, Jana. God’s words through you are inspiring!
February 16th, 2013 at 8:11 am
Hi Shannon, Thank you for the encouragement! I do need it, even though I try to stay strong. You have brought a smile to my face. Thank you. Blessings, jana
February 15th, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Love this. I feel like I was there at the bunco game
Sounds like such a great time.
February 16th, 2013 at 8:09 am
Hi April, We did have a great time. I have never played BUNCO with the hubbies before. So much fun! Thank you for the visit. ~jana