0 muddy hands: September 2006

Thursday, September 21

" 10"

moe. the man. my man.
You captivated me with a gentle stare that was hard to resist.
Your eyes sparkled with kindness.
You were everything that I was looking for and so much more.
God has blessed us with a wonderful marriage and friendship.
It has been my honor and joy to be your bride of ten years.
I have enjoyed the adventure of living life with you.
We have truly been tested and tried through sickness and health... richer and poorer... still, our love grows deeper.
I'm thankful that God has been our solid foundation that has kept us from crumbling in the darkest of hours.
We do not know what our future holds, but we know that He holds our future.
Thank you for caring for me physically, mentally and spiritually.
I love you for encouraging me and believing in me.
I love you for forgiving me.
I love you because you treasure me.
Thank you for being a loving daddy to our spunky, fun boys.
Thank you for being a gentleman and still opening my door.
I love you because you laugh when I become "Maria".
Thank you for tolerating my pretend Broadway performances.
I love you because you have not given up on me.
Thank you for taking me and our boys across the world to share the love of Jesus Christ to others in Romania. I love watching you lead.
I love you because you trust me to educate our children.
Thank you for working hard, so that I could stay home with our children.
Forgive me for the times I am unappreciative and wanting more than we really need.
God has always provided for us -- Praise Jehovah Jireh!
I love you for being the best percussionist I have ever known.
Thank you for dedicating your talent, time, and music to the Maker of heaven and earth.
I love you because you are moe. And there is no other!
You are still as fine as the day I saw you in the red polo.
You grow more handsome with age.
I love you because you love God's Word and worshipping Him above all things.
Your face shines because Jesus lives in you.
I am thrilled to live the rest of my life with you.
I anxiously await the next leg of our journey with the Lord Jesus Christ.
I trust your relationship with the Father, so I trust you with my life.
...For where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God... (Ruth 1:16)
Love You Forever, Your Princess
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Almighty God, Father and friend, thank you for loving me so much. Thank you for the blessing of a husband with a servant's heart. You have so graciously given us more than we could have ever imagined. We praise and exalt Your name high above the heavens. We wish to honor you through our marriage. We desire to be obedient to your commands and follow you wherever You may lead us together. May our relationship mirror You. Forgive me for not giving my very best to this marriage at times. Forgive me for being selfish more than selfless.
Thank you for allowing us ten beautiful years. Through the trials we have faced, we have learned to trust and depend on you. You are our Strong Tower, Comforter, Shield and Strength. May our lives glorify You.