Paul is back in Africa while I stayed a little longer in the States to be with family and to see some doctors. I am very thankful to not have been traveling because I came down with a case of shingles the next day. I am missing my husband and it got me thinking about how thankful I am that he is in my life…
November was a hard month for us. I mentioned that we had another miscarriage that ended up with me being admitted to the hospital for two nights. However, I did not mentioned that the time I was admitted was Paul’s birthday. I was rushed to the hospital at 6:30pm the night before his birthday and was admitted to the hospital room just after midnight. Not the start I wanted for my husband’s birthday. I had planned on making his favorite breakfast, french toast. At noon I was going to surprise him at the office with a picnic lunch. And when he returned home I was going to make one of his favorite dinners, nachos. I was even planning on making a pumpkin pie! (another favorite) Instead, Paul had to go to the hospital cafe and eat alone. Oh, how much I hated that! My wonderful husband had to spend his birthday looking after me. He never complained. He stayed by my side and only left when he was sure I was ok. He slept two nights on a very uncomfortable window seat bench so that I wouldn’t be alone. It was not a glamorous birthday. But we were together and I am thankful for that. Here are some things about my husband that I am thankful for in pictures for your viewing.
I am thankful for my husband of 9 1/2 years
. . .for the way he loves me
. . .for the way he makes me laugh
…for asking permission the first time he wanted to hold my hand
…for his commitment to his family, supporting with his strength
. . .for his daddy heart
and his hugs
. . .for his sense of adventure
…for his passion for the word of God
Thankful for who he is and what he stands for
…a family man, a Godly man.
That was very meaningful, Cammy! Thanks for sharing your heart for your husband. I wish we could have seen you while you were here, but I can imagine you had a lot going on. I miss you friend… I have been praying for you and I will continue. You have been on my mind a lot, and having read that you were here made me smile as I can only imagine how much it has meant to be near your family. I love you… Heidi
What a sweet testimony to your marriage – it left tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing with us…we all need such encouragement!
Hi Cammy, Blake told me he wanted to go on vacation today and I asked Where? He said Africa and I asked Why? He said to see Peter and Andrew and some scorpions too. I said I don’t know if there are scorpions there…He said oh ok well maybe an elephant then. We miss you and so loved getting to see your whole family! Love, Kelly