It's my beloved's birthday today. As far as birthdays go in this house, it will be low key as usual. We'll have a special supper complete with a calorie laden, but delicious dessert. The kid's have all made a card for him which he will receive as each one thinks of it. Some of them are quicker to think of it than others. Beans gave him hers before 7 am this morning. She was a girl with a mission and would not do anything else until he knew he had his card.
So in honour of the Engineer's birthday, I thought I would write out a list of what makes him so special to us.
His smile
His laugh
His love for his children
His love for me
His love for God
How he sings when he is content
His abilities in the kitchen. (He makes awesome cheesecake!)
How he shares my interests
He encourages our homeschooling
He is always reading and learning himself
He is willing to give time to our church
He spends a quiet time with the Lord daily
He spends lots of time with the children
He is so willing to work hard, so we can live comfortably
His commitment that we will not live with debt
His willingness to learn new things
His ability to let things "roll off"
His quiet spirit
His gentle reminders to me to "give my head a shake"
His sense of humour
His willingness to help around the house when it's really needed
His ability to ignore the mess, when our tidying hasn't happened
The fact that I almost NEVER have to pick up dirty clothing after him. (He says this comes from when he was a kid. He only ever had three outfits: school, barn, and Sunday.)
His "distinguished" look. He says the kids and I gave him all the grey. Some days, I wouldn't doubt it! :o)
His wisdom and advice
His hand in mine when we go for a casual walk.
I know there is more, but the natives are restless and begging for breakfast. It's what Bub terms Muffin Wednesday in our house, so I better get moving. Rhubarb muffins! Yum!
Happy birthday my Love! May our Lord bless you with many more! I look forward to growing older with you!
Deborah...you are blessed!!! Your husband sounds wonderful!!! And honestly, he sounds like my husband as well. We are both blessed!!! Enjoy his special day with him!!!
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