The Flame Within

This morning, for no reason in particular…. I am feeling extra thankful for my husband.

My husband is one of the most humble people I know… He never draws additional attention to himself.  He is my {unsung hero}!  He quietly serves his family!  I have seen his heart being drawn to help someone and have observed the Lord bless the situation.  My husband is one of the few men I know, who watches his wife pull into the driveway too fast, watches the mailbox fly across the driveway, see’s the dent in the car, and {first} asks, “Are you okay?” — and then erupts into laughter.  He is one of the few men who writes random sweet notes to his children before leaving for work… telling them he is proud of them… and that he loves them.  Not to mention that he has handshakes or {gestures} he does with each of our 3 boys {all different}, and every night he says goodnight to them in their own special language. Our youngest child, Caroline, has a special relationship with her daddy.  She loves him!  He is tender and playful with {only} little girl.  He is a gentle and caring father!

Have I mentioned how much he loves God?  He has attended Bible study almost every week at 6:30 a.m., since he was in high school.  That is commitment… my friends!  Occasionally on Sunday mornings, several of us may be reluctant to attend church, due to fatigue or laziness.  My husband gets out of bed, gets dressed, and more often than not dresses the children, so that I can get ready.  {Over the years he may have put a few of the kiddo’s outfits on backwards, but we always get a good laugh out of it.}  My husband is committed and weekly insists on taking his family to church.  When I am out of town on a Sunday, he still wakes our kiddos, dresses them, and takes them to church.  My husband prays with me and with our children. {He is the real deal!!!}

Today…  I want to tell my husband…  I love him.  I am truly thankful for the sacrifices he makes everyday for our family!

Today… I spread the news…

{My husband is WONDERFUL and our family is BLESSED to have such a loving man leading our family in love.}”

You are my {unsung hero}!  I love you!!!

Hebrews 5:12  — “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

Ephesians 6:4 — “Fathers should bring children up in the training and admonition of the Lord. This includes bringing the children to all meetings of the church, and also teaching them God’s word at home (Deut. 6:6-9).”

Today I am Blessed & want to thank God for the gift of my husband!! 

Crystal