Tuesday, November 3, 2009

27 Reasons

I was thinking today about how grateful I am to have such a loving and kind husband who in so many ways makes my life a million times better each day! I decided to make a list of 27 things that I love about him for the 27 years of his life. That was a meaningful exercise for me, one of reminiscing and contemplating the beauty in our lives.

1. The first time I met him, he had this sparkle in his eyes, after a decade it is still there.
2. His laugh is infectious.
3. His servant's heart
4. His heart for "outsiders" and people on the fringe- In social situations his first steps are towards those who look "out of place," or lonely, or new. This humbles me beyond belief.
5. How he loves my family, no matter how annoying we can be at times.
6. The look on his face and the tears in his eyes when he saw Julia for the first time. I will never, ever forget it.
7. How 3 years later and 10 pounds heavier, I still believe without a shadow of a doubt that he thinks I am the most beautiful and desirable woman on the planet.
8. He is slow to speak- he listens well, and shares what he thinks only if it is beneficial and not just to hear himself speak or to air his opinions.
9. He thinks I'm funny!
10. He cares deeply about his friends.
11. He loves decorating the Christmas tree just as much as I do.
12. He understands his brokenness and His need for Christ daily, hourly.
13. He yearns to do everything in his power to ensure that my needs and Julia's needs are taken care of, even if that means putting himself last.
14. He is a hard worker, and loves to be challenged.
15. He loves music more than anyone I've ever met. He plays air drums in the car and air guitar in the kitchen. I love that!
16. He is an amazing father.
17. He doesn't get upset or stressed out if the house isn't perfectly picked up for him and dinner on the table just right when he gets home from work. I want to keep a clean home and provide yummy, nutritious meals for him and be a good help to him not because he demands it but because he is so gracious with me and appreciative of the things I do for him.
18. He is so quick to forgive, and doesn't hold a grudge.
19. He doesn't complain when I ask him to change poopy diapers or wash the dishes for me.
20. He reads to Julia, prays with her, and sings to her. I listen to them and it melts my heart every time.
21. He enjoys cooking as a family. There is such a sweetness in the three of us spending time together in the kitchen.
22. He makes me think about things in new ways.
23. He works evenings so that he can spend the days with his girls.
24. He will always be a mountain boy at heart, and now he also shares my love for the beach.
25. He loves to be outdoors- hiking and camping, fishing, and snowboarding...
26. He loves the Lord more than he loves me, and this is why I can trust him and follow him.
27. He puts my needs before his own, and loves me so well.
28. He is my best friend.

Every year there are more and more reasons why I love you, Tom. I am thankful for your life, and for the man that you are and the man God is molding you to be. I am humbled by you, delighted in you, and blessed to have been chosen by God to be your wife.

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