25 reasons...

Today I have been married for 25 years. I started dating him 3 years before we got married. I was 18.

There are times it feels like yesterday and there are times it seems a life time ago that we met. But today, I love him more than I ever thought possible so many years ago. Here are few reasons why:




1. He truly cares about other people. Really. He is not fake.

 2. He is very sure of himself. That makes me feel safe.

 3. He does not care to "fit the mold". He is exactly who he claims to be. He is an original.

 4. He is full of integrity. His yes is yes. Always.

 5. He is a hard worker. 

 6. He loves the outdoors.

 7. He is a man's man. Strong. Courageous. Resourceful.

 8. He is competitive. If he doesn't know how to do it, he will figure it out.

 9. He planned for our future.

10. He is a provider. Financially. Emotionally. Spiritually.

11. He is willing to learn. Things he wants to know and the things he needs to know.

12. He is the father of my children. And loves them each well.

13. He knows how to paint nails. (fingers and toes) And he is good at it.

14. He can sit at the dinner table and almost keep up with 4 conversations at once.

15. He disciplined his girls when they needed it. With love and because he loves them.

16. He knows each one of his daughters individually. Who they are. What they like.

17. He loves to study the Bible. And to teach. He does it well.

18. He knows how to apologize and how to forgive.

19. He loves his parents. And mine.

20. He is a good friend. To others and to me.

21. He tells me he loves me. Everyday. And he means it.

22. He actually thinks I am beautiful. Still. He tells me everyday.

23. He is a good man.

24. He loves Jesus.

25. He is mine. And I am his.

The development of a really good marriage is not a natural process.

 It is an achievement.