Why I Can Do What I Do

As I talk on the phone, check my email, watch TV, read books and magazine articles, I’m more and more convinced that I have the best husband in the whole world. (sorry ladies! :) He is the hardest working man I know. He wears so many different hats. I don’t even know how he keeps up…well, yeah I do, its called ME, his personal day planner and reminder. But all joking aside, he’s quite an amazing man. He gets up early to make chocolate milk for the boys, while letting me sleep just a few more minutes. He gives all four of us kisses ‘good-bye’, but not before grabbing two bags of trash to take outside when he leaves for work. He calls me at lunch to see how my day is going and to check on the kids. While at work, he’s patient and kind; always a good friend. On occasion, he has to leave work early so he can get to church in time to lead worship. Afterwards, I have countless people approach me to tell me how much of an annointing my husband has for leading the congregation in the most intimate time of worship. I always agree, knowing that is what he’s called to do. In the evenings, he comes home from work and we have dinner as a family. He helps me do dishes, or at least brings them all to the sink or dishwasher. He helps me give the boys a bath and brushes their teeth. Once, I asked him to put the boys in bed while I took care of the baby, and when I went to kiss the boys goodnight, they were all three on the floor playing “Rescue Heros.” How could I complain; he was spending quality time with the boys, and they would never forget that. After all the boys are asleep, we sit together on the couch and watch our favorite shows before calling it a night. He sits and listens to me as I tell him about my day. He thanks me for little things like cleaning the house, and having dinner ready when he gets home from work. I never feel unappreciated. If, in the middle of the night, Owen is crying and I have already fed him, Josh will get up and rock him back to sleep, allowing me to stay in bed. He loves our children wholeheartedly, and when I’m nine months pregnant and as big as a house, he tells me I’m still the most beautiful woman in the world. But that is only part of what makes him so amazing. He is also a son, brother, and friend. Josh has a little problem with the word no. He NEVER uses it. Sometimes that bothers me, but most of the time, it just makes me appreciate how willing he is to help others. He’s quite a ‘handy man’ and will leave the house at the drop of a hat if someone calls and needs a strong back or a roof patched. He’s a prayer warrior and will stop what he’s doing to pray for you if you ask. He’s selfless, always asking the Lord to show him the way in which he is suppose to be leading our family. On top of all this, he’s a very talented and creative graphic designer. His work never ceases to amaze me and he’s often offering his services free of charge to friends and ministries who can’t afford to go the ‘normal’ route to developing a webpage. After all is said and done, six o’clock comes and goes, church is over, the children are in bed, dishes have been done, and it’s just me and him, I smile and I thank God that he created me to be Josh's helpmeet, friend, confidante, and love… did I mention that he’s HOT too! I’m a pretty lucky girl.
I’m sorry Josh, if this embarrassed you, but I want all the other wives out there to know that they’re wrong… I HAVE THE BEST HUSBAND IN THE WHOLE WORLD. I love you babe.
~Audrey