Happy Birthday, Andy!

When I was growing up, my dearest wish when I was grown up was to be a wife and mother - to have a family. I often dreamed of what my life would be like. I confess it was mostly rosy with a wonderful husband who loved me and beautiful, well behaved children all sitting comfortably around a fireplace, eating popcorn and enjoying family time.

Real life often turns out so differently than we think it will, but in my case, God fulfilled my dream and gave me the desires of my heart - abundantly more than I could have ever imagined.

Today is Andy's birthday. He is my Prince Charming, my Knight in Shining Armor! He is always encouraging and building me up. He is the greatest example of love to me, fleshing out 1 Corinthians 13: love is patient, kind, not full of envy, boastful or proud, not rude, self-seeking, easily angered, or keeping records of wrongs I've done. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres and never fails. He loves me with a sacrificial love (Eph. 5:25) and treats me with respect (1 Peter 3:7).

Here are some of the things I admire and love about him:

1. godly

2. wise

3. fun loving

4. steady

5. faithful

6. dependable

7. handy

8. sympathetic, empathetic

9. caring

10. loves his family

So thank you, dear God, for blessing me with a good and godly man.