The name Matthew means Gift of God. And God gave me a good and precious gift when he brought Matthew into my life. Our relationship was on a fast track that I would probably never have recommended to anyone else but God definitely planned our steps perfectly. I can't believe that we have been married over 3 years and now have a beautiful daughter together.
I am incredibly guilty of under appreciating my husband for the incredible man he is so I thought I would share some of the things that make me so grateful for him.
His selfless and thoughtful heart
Matthew is always deeply aware of how any tiny thing he does (or we do) will affect others. He is mindful of not putting other people out and is also aware of how we can be a blessing to others.
His patience
I do a good job of regularly making us run into the same issue over and over again. I can be very selfish, communicate very poorly, be very manipulative, and on top of all that stay very stubborn. I will pick a fight, be mad that it isnm't beling resolved, refuse to let him off the hook but also refuse to speak to him. And still he loves me and as frustrated as I can make him, he stands by me and gives me grace.
He laughs with me
It is so easy to be joyful around Matthew. I tend to be pretty easily amused and I think that event though he may think what I am laughing at is slightly ridiculous he finds joy in my delight.
He laughs at me
This could come across wrong but usually it is when I am welcoming the laughter. Or there are the times when I may do something like get confused and think that the Wild Basin Preserve off 360 in Austin is actually a Wild Bison Preserve (because it translated incorrectly in my head for 3 years!) and ask him if Austin really has Basin (in my head picturing a Bison). And although he may correct me and laugh at me he doesn't make me fell TOO ridiculously stupid in that moment.
He steps outside himself
He lets fo of the things that are hard for him or go against his nature in order to love me. Mostly this means his logic...because he is very logical... and me...not so much. There are a lot of things that require him to put that aside in order to love me. For instance, I LOVE HAVING A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE. I think a fake Christmas tree= a fake Christmas (no offense!). But they cost money every year and are a lot more work. Matthew would much rather make the investment and pull it out of a box every year and be done with it. They are a lot of work and he does most of it. But he still does it. And he puts up with me when I don't keep it watered well and end up killing it (or whatever you would say since I guess it is actually already dead) and then I sit on the phone with Home Depot convincing them to replace it for free. When the agree Matthew helps me undecorate the old one, load it in the truck, drives to Home Depot to exchange it for a new one, helps pick out the new one, loads it up, carries it to our 3rd floor apartment, sets it up in the base AND helps me redecorate it. He does a lot that would be illogical, ridiculous, and JUST PLAIN SILLY in his mind. But he does it because he loves me.... and I can tend to be illogical, ridiculous, and just plain silly! :)
His pursuit of Christ
Matthew is quick to admit his imperfections. He confesses that he is sinful. But he looks to Christ to sustain him and to forgive him. He strives to be more like Christ and to push me to do the same. He has learned and grown so much since I have met him. He has learned to lead our family well.
His love for Riley
Through my whole pregnancy Matthew had so much excitement about becoming a father. And one of the best parts of the day Riley was born was seeing the look on his face while he looked at her. He rarely leaves for work without taking a moment to hold her and talk for her. And he is quick to do the same when he gets home. He helps with her bedtime routine every night he is home and prays for her before we put her to bed. He delights in her and adores her and it is the most beautiful thing to see.
He is pretty freaking hot
...but I don't think you want to read a description about that! :)
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