Wednesday, January 09, 2008

The Things We Do For Love


Pat has a special love for Christmas time. Even though I'm not necessarily as enthusiastic about all the holiday trimmings I try to make sure that I do what I can to make her pleased. One of the trimmings she really loves is icicle lights around the house. I'm not fond of heights. Being up on a roof makes me nervous. In South Jersey our roof wasn't very steep so I got used to it. Our roof here in Florida is rather steep and I'm nervous just being on it. But add in putting up lights and I'm even more so. Fortunately only a short portion of the roof requires that I actually get on the roof to hang lights. I'm sure over time I will get used to this roof. But for now I do it for love. I want my DW to have a good time each year during the holidays. So I've re-titled the song "The Things I Do For Pat."

22 comments:

preacherman said...

Bob,
Great picture and post.
I am afraid of ladders, yet the things we would do for love. Right. Yet, I don't know if I'd do that, because I'm afraid of hieghts and ladders. I would hire someone to do it because I love her. But me, I don't think so...Great picture of you though. Great dimonstration of love brother.
I hope and pray that you and your family have a great 2008 brother. I have a new post that I would like your thoughts on. I alway love your thoughts on stuff. I would be humbled if you would.
In Him,
Kinney Mabry

TREY MORGAN said...

Do you love her enough to listen to Celine Dion CD's with her?

Bob Bliss said...

Kinney, I have read your post on the small church and I'm contemplating my comment.

Trey, YES. In fact I've even listened to Air Supply with her. So what do you think of that?

Jeanne M. said...

The lights looked really great. You are so sweet to do this for her. Lon and Jim did the front of our house for me. Guess she gets it from me.

Have a wonderful weekend. Say Hello to Dottie when you see her.

jel said...

I really like AIR Supply! and Bread too! I miss my 8track player! :(


so did ya get a picture of the light at night?

jel said...

forgot to say, if ya got the time , and could use a laugh, go to my other blog! the chicken is at it again!

Steve Puckett said...

Looking good bro. See you in the low lands of Haines City next week.

Peace.

Neva said...

awwwwww . . . .

blessings
Neva

Bob Bliss said...

Jeanne - we haven't seen Dottie yet but we will say hi for you.

Janice - didn't know you had another blog but it is hilarious!

Steve, see you there.

Neva - glad you were so moved by this post. Hope all is going well with you and family.

preacherman said...

"I would do any thing for love but I wont do that." Meat Loaf

The mystry will alway be what will he won't do?

Bob Bliss said...

Kinney, he will reveal what he won't do when Carly Simon reveals the name of the man who is "So Vain." Good song for a comment on this post.

Frank Bellizzi said...

Bob, I see you've responded to a higher calling. (When I say things like that, I know I've become an old preacher).

You'd better hope my wife never sees this post. My broken neck will be on your head, . . . or, uh, something like that.

Bob Bliss said...

Frank, didn't Paul say something about laying down your life for your wife? :-)

Stoned-Campbell Disciple said...

"like walking in the rain and the snow ..."

Bobby Valentine

Anonymous said...

Bob,

I saw that picture of you on the roof putting up lights there in Florida, and I couldn't help but to feel like it needed a little bit of winterizing. Check your email.

Love to all.
Tom Shuff

jel said...

so do u put them up every year?

Bob Bliss said...

Tom, what a hoot! I will post the picture soon to show everyone what you did. I must admit that I don't miss the snow, especially when putting up lights.

Janice, yes I put the lights up every year. Some years they get up sooner than they did this year.

Bobby, we only have to walk in the rain down here. NO SNOW! Did I tell you how much I love the weather here in Florida?

Stoned-Campbell Disciple said...

Lyrics from an old 10CC song ...

Bobby V

Bob Bliss said...

Bobby, yes I know not only the lyrics but also the music quite well. I can hear the song now as I type. I was trying to have some fun with you.

Anonymous said...

Okay then ... if you love ME, you'll write another post!! :o)

(I didn't realize the discussion had gone on so long! Haven't checked in a while)

Anonymous said...

Yea, Lisa has written a lot of great posts on her blog. Is Florida keeping you that busy?

Tom

Anonymous said...

Bob-
21 comments about a picture of a guy sitting on his roof. Can you imagine what would have happened if you had video? :)