My hubby and I are in a lean season right now, a chapter of life where we’re truly living on daily manna. It’s a time that challenges our creativity but also brings out the beauty in simplicity. While we’d love to go out on fancy dates, it’s not feasible or possible at the moment. Instead, we’re making our dates count in ways money could never buy.

Our conversations have taken on new depth. We talk about our deepest feelings and fears, unearthing parts of ourselves we hadn’t shared before. This season has pushed us to discover new ways to connect, and in that, we’ve found a treasure. In between all the serious talks, we laugh more than ever something about weathering storms together lightens even the heaviest days.

I wouldn’t trade this time with my hubby for anything in the world. It’s more valuable than we could have imagined. Through these quiet, simple moments, we’re building a foundation that no amount of money could buy. Sometimes, the best things in life really are free.