Many people will say that, "They are the luckiest girl in the world cause they married the best guy ever." Well, I am not here to say that, but what I am here to say is I married the right guy for me and here are some reasons why......
I am a sensitive person, and Michael is highly in tune to my feelings both good and bad, happy or sad. I need that and I love that about him!
He wants me to be happy and 99.9% of the time, he gives up what he wants for the good of the family or our relationship. (Not because I force him, or that he is a push over, it is just he is wanting to do good for others, especially those he loves and cares about).
To illustrate his sensitivity, the other night I was complaining about how it took me a half an hour or so to warm up in bed so that I could fall asleep. It was looking like it was going to be another cold night. I went to grab another blanket, and came back to find him under the covers on my side of the bed. When I asked what he was doing, he said, "I am warming up your side of the bed." I climbed into bed as he scooted over, and instead of lying on cold sheets I was wrapped in warmth! I just love my Honey! Then we laughed as he vocalized how cold his side of the bed was :)
I love when he combs my hair. This morning he grabbed my comb and stood in front of me and combed my hair. Such a tender moment!
I struggle a lot with my self confidence on MANY levels. He hasn't cured me, but I am little by little starting to believe more in myself and in divine qualities I do possess, because of his tenderness, consistency, even firmness when I don't believe in myself or let the children "walk all over me". I find myself counseling with him more, which is helping me to believe in myself, not live in "mommy guilt land" and when to "draw the line" in parenting. I am slowly starting to say and do things that will hopefully make a difference in our home. Things I really struggle with doing on my own cause I am figuratively stuck in my ways, some of which are doing more harm than good. This has been with a lot of trial and error, since we both have come into this with weaknesses. But, now I am really learning HOW much I need him, and love him. Looking back on this week and these past 7 years I am starting to learn what the scripture means, "Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord." How refining this experience has been. He is really helping me with my weaknesses in a way that no one or thing could ever do. Together with the Lord's help, we are on this journey facing whatever life throws our way, both good and bad. No gift Michael could ever compare to the gift he is currently providing by truly being my Helpmeet.
awww I love it!!
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