Showing posts with label marriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marriage. Show all posts

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Happy 40th Anniversary!


It's my parents' 40th Wedding Anniversary today! (If my scanner was working, I'd include a nifty wedding picture of them.)

Anyway, in talking with our children about the wonderful accomplishment of 40 years of marriage, Abby's response was "Boy, I hope you two stay together that long...or live that long." Nice.

Congratulations Mom & Dad! You are an inspiration.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Pondering


Wade and I spent some time cleaning out the garage this weekend. We came across an old box with all of our wedding cards--from 13 years ago. I wanted to go through them to find & save the one from my Grandma Sallie who passed away last year. Wade wanted to go through them to see if there was any money we missed :) As we read through them, though, we were both struck by how many of the people who attended our wedding 13 years ago have now either passed away or gotten divorced. We were reminded not to take life--or marriage for granted.

My prayer...Lord, keep us faithful...to one another, and to You. Let us use our lives in such a way that we will have few regrets. And may our highest priority be to know You well, and make You known by the way that we live and love.

Honestly, so often my life falls far short of that prayer. Yet that is still my prayer.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

He's My Man


A while back my friend Nicole (one of my best buds from high school) did a post on reasons she respects her husband Pete. She inspired me and a couple months ago I followed suit, writing out a list for Wade. Thought I'd brag on him a bit and publish some of my list--Things I like, appreciate, or respect about Wade:

1) Your playfulness with the kids
2) Your passion for airplanes
3) You are so responsible to pay our bills
4) You take out the garbage and recycling every week
5) You can singlehandedly fix anything that's broken
6) You clean up after supper most days, giving me a little break
7) You teach Nathan how to be a boy
8) You plan awesome trips for just the two of us with surprise destinations
9) You always pick out terrific B&B's to stay at on our anniversaries
10) You are a social butterfly and can converse easily with almost anyone
11) You are handsome
12) Your love language is physical touch and you enjoy snuggling and giving hugs
13) Your mechanical ability surpasses that of anyone I know
14) You handle Abby so well when I am at my wit's end
15) You are physically strong (I especially love your big, strong, safe hands)
16) You are so adept at figuring out any house project, and completing it so quickly!
17 You call me often during the day and also tell me frequently that you love me
18) You are committed to providing for us
19) You are a highly skilled airplane mechanic, respected by both your co-workers and superiors for what you do. You make me proud!
20) You initiate time for us to pray, talk & read Scripture together

I keep thinking of more, and there are a couple more on the list, but they are for Wade's eyes only!

Happy Valentine's Day, Honey--I love you!

Anybody else want to brag on their man (or gal)? What are some things you appreciate about your spouse?