Yesterday was the Superbowl. Growing up, my family always watched it on Monday. It was always hard for my dad to get through work without hearing who won, and as us kids got older it was harder for us to not hear who won during the school day, but we didn't believe watching the game was a Sunday activity.
The past few years my husband has always gone to a friends house for a giant Superbowl party. He is not into football and really goes just for the food. And we're talking cream cheese stuffed bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, quesadillas, homemade salsa, and carne asada. Good stuff. He of course got invited this year and wanted to go. I was hesitant at first because I've always shied away from anything Superbowl related.
However, me and my husband are both graduating and moving out of Utah in April. I knew this would be his last year to go and maybe his last time to see some of these friends. He wanted me to be comfortable keeping the Sabbath day, and I know he wouldn't have forced me to go. But I'm so glad we did. We hardly watched the game, and we got to eat delicious food. We also got to hang out in great company and enjoy time with good friends.
Looking back on the situation, I realize that I was able to not criticize his friends for watching a football game on a Sunday. Instead, I was able to look at the evening as a good time to spend with friends that my husband may not see again. It was an uplifting and enjoyable evening. And I think spending time with those you care about is a wonderful Sunday activity.
As usual, you did the right thing. GO DENVER!!!!!!!
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