8 Things I Love About You On Our 8th Anniversary
Today as we celebrate 8 years of marriage, I thought I’d take us on a little trip down memory lane and share 8 things that I love about you. While there are so many more reasons, I’ll keep it to 8 for quick reading. 😉 (They are not in any order.)
1. I love that you always invite me to an adventure with you.
I would be very content to stay at home in jammies on the couch with a Jazz record playing and coffee in my hand, and while you enjoy that too, you’re really good at balancing me out and getting me out of the house. We’ve had many adventures already in our almost decade together, but I’m looking forward to all the ones to come.
2. I love love love your sense of humor.
Even if I’m constantly rolling my eyes at you, internally I’m giggling. And I’m thanking God for your ability to make me laugh–even if sometimes I just want to cry. I dare say that one of our greatest strengths as a married couple is that we know how to laugh… A lot. 🙂
3. I love your dedication to me.
I admit, I’m not an easy person to love or live with, and it would be really easy to walk away sometimes. Weaker men would have walked away from all that we have endured, of this I’m sure. But you are unwavering in your dedication and loyalty to me, even when I’m acting ugly. I appreciate that you choose me daily, no matter what.
4. I love your love for the ocean.
When I made my list of all the things my future husband should be or have or like, the ocean was at the top of my list. The way you respect creation and the ocean is very special to my heart. (Even if we can’t get there as much as we’d like to in this season.) You are a lot like the ocean. Gentle and yet extremely powerful and fierce at just the right times. And your eyes are the color of the ocean, so that’s a huge bonus. 😉
5. I love that you’re an amazing Dad.
We literally went through hell to be able to have children. It wasn’t just me that endured everything. You held my hand during all my hospitalizations/surgeries. You helped me during recovery and encouraged my heart every single time we endured a negative pregnancy test. You fought hard for your kids and your love for them is beautiful. I love experiencing you as a Dad.
6. I love the way that you love other people.
Your heart for other people is staggeringly beautiful. Your love for people is so pure and honest, and I aspire to love and believe the best of everybody the way that you do. I’m so thankful that our kiddos will get to learn how to love from watching you.
7. I love that you don’t allow life to harden you.
You’ve experienced grief and loss and disappointment, and through it all you sought after the Lord’s heart no matter how hard it got. You have this incredible way of bouncing back from things. It’s very inspiring to watch you walk things out.
8. I love that you get more and more handsome with time.
You’re aging well my love. And every now and then when I’m not distracted by dirty diapers and dishes, I’ll catch a glimpse of you and my heart will flutter and I’ll say, “I can’t believe he’s mine!” After all these years, you still give me butterflies. ❤️
I love you honey! Happy anniversary!
Many more to come…
