I am married to a man who I am convinced loves me more than any man has ever loved a woman. I should have thought to make this declaration in time for our 33rd anniversary; but it is as true today, and will be as true next year, as ever.
While his attributes are many, this one of loving me, is quintessential. Although not always considered a patient man, his patience for me appears limitless. He has endured my pets, plants, peeves and projects with aplomb, if not applause. He is one of those “incurable romantics” that you hear about, regularly gracing our home with flowers for no reason at all (but his love for me). I am the recipient of many handmade cards, featuring his gift for words, wit, and poetry. It seems that he is always looking for tangible ways to express his love. He has the gift of giving. There is nothing good that he would withhold from me, if it is in his power to procure. My happiness and well-being is utmost on his mind. From our cup of coffee together in the morning, to our shared glass of wine before bed, being together is foremost on his mind. We have Thursday “date night”, Friday lunch dates and occasional special dates. The chat window on our computers daily keeps us in touch during working hours. He is always “there” for me. I can count on him in a crisis or to make a critical decision. He understands me, respects me, protects me. His touch is tender, his embrace unhurried, his heart is sensitive.
No, Howard is not a perfect man; but, he has a perfect love for me. Because of his love, it is easy for me to make the connection to the verses in Ephesians 5:22-33 in regards to husbands and wives as compared to Christ’s love for His church; and in 1 John 4:19 where it says, “We love Him because He first loved us.”
I LOVE HOWARD.
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I find it so easy to love you, that I feel ashamed to have you praise me for it.
ReplyDeleteI'm Blessed to have a sister who loves me the way You do! You are God's Gift & Joy in my life! I hold you close in my everyday....You share hope! Blessed I am to love you, Leslie.
ReplyDeleteAlways, Evelyn Marie
precious.
ReplyDeleteIt gives me hope to hear of the existence of such a husband as yours. My experience has been that few men can love unconditionally as yours clearly does. May you two have a long life together and may thee and thine be blessed :)
ReplyDeleteThis was such a beautifully written post. I am ashamed to say that I wish my marriage could be spoken of in these terms. I suppose we all must have whatever the Lord seems fit to give us. Perhaps my marriage is refining me in ways I can't quite see right now. I strive to love him unconditionally, and my hope is someday to hear words and see actions similar to your husband's. What a blessed day that will be!
ReplyDelete-NeKisha