401. He forgives - over and
over and over and…..
402. A spontaneous drive to the coast on a Sunday when he’d rather
rest – finding rest in the beauty of the day
403. He cleans the ashes out of the woodstove
404. Says it’s important to “treat” the neighborhood children this last October
405. Manages our finances well
406. Serves faithfully at the elder-care facility – loving those who
have trouble speaking, breathing, living….
407. Loves dogs
408. Helpful, helpful, helpful
409. Wants so desperately to go hunting…patiently waiting
410. His hands wide – expressive – a joy to hold
412. He goes cheerfully with me
on errands – “You know what I love about these afternoons?” he says today….”It’s getting to spend time together for
the little things.”
413. Nails our
address numbers to the entry
414. Brings in wood for the woodstove warm us from the chilly fall days
415. Makes sure we are prepared with enough oil for the winter….checks the furnace to be in working order
416. Praying …. Praying …. And more praying …. On his knees
417. Hugs…
418. Praying quietly in his office for the sick families, not knowing
chicken soup was already prepared and delivered to the very same families
419. Wisely giving counsel on a purchase – to wait
420. Visionary….dreaming for ideas and a future…as long as I’ve known him
421. He makes hot sub-sandwiches to feed a small crowd in our home –
loving to serve our friends
422. He wants me to succeed – encourages me to take a course – for
credit
423. Takes pictures of our trees – everyday – as the fall colors change
425. A trip to visit my family
in Montana – taking the time to bless them – and, me
426. His wisdom and vision to share with son
427. Diligence to rise early and run a few miles – then returns to
spend time in the Word
428. His father’s heart has painfully ‘given
away’ three daughters – soon, one more
429. He will be called ‘Grandpa’ this summer
430. A glass of wine, a bowl of pan-popped popcorn, just the two
of us.
431. Willing to give,
and give
432. Comments on
my driving – yes, this is a gift
433. He struggles
– he wants so much to hear from the Lord – and to walk in His ways – this makes him stronger
434. His example of respect for others
435. My goodness! I am growing old with my high school
sweetheart!
436. He’s not afraid to try new things – even eating fried crickets!
437. Gentle and kind - even when sick
438. Our drives to the
beach are the best memories
439. Removes his own warm woolen socks on a frigid night at the Corner giving them to the homeless woman whose feet are blue with cold
440. He loves to hug me, even if he isn’t cold
441. Taking dancing lessons together … he’s a good sport!
442. Telling me he wants to walk with me more – to encourage me – and
be together
443. Loves my homemade soups
444. His gift of healing prayer
445. He tries so hard – he bears the anguish on his shoulders –
knowing His Grace is sufficient
446. How can I be critical of someone so kind and compassionate?
447. Loves the Word of God as he reads and studies it every day
448. Early, before church, he picks up
coffee and donuts for a class then drives to pick up an elderly gentleman for
church, then returns him home after making sure the man had some lunch
449. Faithful, faithful Tuesdays and
the care facility with his elderly friends
450. Our fun dates to Costco – it’s an
event! We meet new and old friends while browsing the aisles
451. To get rid of things is a
challenge….yet, giving to those in need, there is no question
452. Asks about the kids and what they’re
up to - daily
453. Stopped everything to give a
listening ear to his frustrated wife
454. Unloads the car after a trip to
Costco….”How else can I help?” as he offers to prepare lunch for his wife whose
blood sugar has noticeably dropped
455. An extra serving of oatmeal
prepared each morning before I rise
456. A precious and rare note from him –
found in my stack of favored cards
457. His running shoes, lined up on the
shelf at the back door
458. The three rose bushes he planted –
are budding – anticipating spring
459. The sound of him sleeping next to
me
460. I’m always taken by surprise when
my impatience – is met by his quiet grace
461. His un-asked-for deep shoulder
massages
462. He hugs me tighter when I share my
fears of our shortening years together
463. Preparing healthy and creative
meals for him brings inner joy
464. Random texts that say “I love you”
in precious messages
465. Washing his running clothes –
knowing he continues to persevere even when he’s not up to it
466. The funny way he lays out my night
clothes to get me laughing
467. He’s a man, I’m a woman – we often
see things differently – yet, we love each other for the differences
468. He is my Lord’s servant – never have
I seen it that way before this and this – crying to God
to show me to love and respect my best friend more.
469. Thirty-five years ago he vowed to
live his life with me – not with any other – but me
– what sacrificial love
470. The ruby – diamond ring – his expression
of love toward me from the Proverbs
471. Chicken and dumplings warm his
heart – and stomach
472. Six gifts together would not have
been if we stopped after the first two
473. My ability to manage the household
budget and keep a balanced check book – he’s a great teacher
474. Makes our vehicles available - transportation,
help in moving, out of town visitors, as a loaner….
475. By example – our kids are creative
in life ambitions, talents and gifts
476. By example – our kids are at ease
with people of various backgrounds, culture, age
477. How often do we see someone
tenderly take a man’s hurting foot, remove his sock, examine and massage the
foot, replace the sock to encourage the one in pain?
478. In high school – there he would be
- eating lunch in the cafeteria with the guy who was messy to be seen with – demonstrating
tremendous compassion and sincere friendship with even the most difficult
people
479. A favorite movie: Shall We Dance
480. A favorite song: Why Don’t We Just Dance?
481. The Way of
Love The church of Corinth was divided by arrogance and one-upmanship; marriages
can be just as arrogant – the reason for these timeless words
482. Marriage cannot survive by actions
alone – there must be motive - the “fruit of the Spirit”
483. The fruit of the Spirit is: love – my husband loves me as Christ
loves the church – unconditionally and faithfully
484. The fruit of the Spirit is: joy – the joy of the Lord is our
strength; weeping may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning
485. The fruit of the Spirit is: peace – there is a peace beyond all
understanding when we put our faith in the One who calms our fears amidst the
raging storms
486. The fruit of the Spirit is: patience –when he takes a deep breath
and pulls me close; marriage is not a sprint but a marathon
487. The fruit of the Spirit is: kindness – the kindness of the Lord
leads us to repentance; so is the kindness of my husband patiently leading me
488. The fruit of the Spirit is: goodness – Blessed is the
man who fears the Lord who greatly delights in his commandments
489. The fruit of the Spirit is: faithfulness – He will never leave me
nor forsake me
490. The fruit of the Spirit is: gentleness – He is not harsh, but lives
with his wife in an understanding way
491. The fruit of the Spirit is: self-control – God gives him the wisdom
to live a Spirit filled life
492. Thirty-six years ago he asked me
to spend the rest of my life with him
493. Thirty-five years ago – we married
494. Thirty-one years ago we began our
family
495. Three-and-a-half years ago he gave
away the first daughter to marriage – adding a son
496. This summer he will give away a
fourth daughter to marriage
497. This summer we will be blessed
with a grandchild
498. Our life together continues to
shift and change – we don’t know what our future holds, but we know Who holds
our future
499. He loves me well
500. Praise the Lord – his heart is
firm, trusting the Lord (Psalm 112)
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