My Better Half

I find that I do not brag about my husband often enough. He deserves daily praise and admiration, maybe even hourly. What better day to give him a shout out than on today, our third anniversary.

When I first met Nate, not quite four years ago, I instantly developed a respect for him. I can be a little bit judgmental of others, so I am thankful that God allowed me to see his true character so quickly. God knew what was around the corner. I was clueless that he would be my future spouse. The way Nate handled himself and treated others in such a kind way, really spoke to me. I could tell that Nate had one of those easy-going and likable personalities. 

When I was praying about marriage and the proposal that was looming in front of me, I knew that I could get really excited if Nate was the guy that was asking to marry me. I was amazed that God could put such excitement and peace in my heart, especially after only meeting this guy a total of three times.

I have told Nate that if I could do parts of our engagement over, I most definitely would. I do not think that I was a very good fiance, but he was a saint, always sending me flowers at the most appropriate times and praying for me, a little extra, on my rough days. What a trooper!

Each year of marriage has kept getting sweeter and sweeter (I think he would agree), and to think that we are only to year three! We have dealt with our differences and they no longer seem like such a big deal now, compared to the first year of marriage, when I thought everything was a major ordeal. 

We have no parents or siblings living closer than an hour to us, which has made us depend and rely solely upon each other. While there are days when we long for family to be closer to us, we know that it has been good on our relationship to be our own little island of sorts. We are truly best friends and love each others company.

I admire Nate's compassion and sensitivity to others, his desire to grow continually with the Lord, his willingness to provide for me on a daily basis, and the list goes on. Another attribute of his, that I wish I possessed more of, is that he does not care what others think about him (in a good way, of course). He is constantly himself, and he never finds the need to put on a show or act fake in any way.

I realize that this may be more of a woman issue, caring about what others think of ones self, but it is so inspiring to see Nate be genuine all the time. It makes me want to be more like that.

I love Nate's contagious smile and will not be offended if our little baby looks completely like his father. I am so excited to see my husband become a daddy. I have been told that you see a different side of your spouse when they become a parent. I am already seeing the love that Nate has for our little miracle. Life will become more chaotic as we become a family of three, but I know that God will provide and will open our hearts with more room to love. I am excited to figure out this new adventure, together with my man.

I am thankful to Nate for being my #1 supporter throughout this pregnancy. I am thankful for his creative do-it-yourself mentality that has saved us money on different projects. I am thankful that he will eat any type of food that is set in front of him. I am thankful that he puts God first, before all else. I am thankful for the way in which he loves me. I am thankful for him.

Happy Anniversary my love!! I feel beyond blessed to be your wife. May God continue to bind our hearts together with each passing day. I love you.