Thank You, Darling

Dear Husband,

Did you know? Did you realize how loved I felt yesterday?

You spent 3 hours helping me study. Three hours listening to my speeches. Three hours critiquing my responses. Three hours wiping my frustrated tears. I know you wanted to nap. To play video games. To watch Olympics. To do anything but academics, especially on a Sunday. But you didn’t. You chose to help me, to guide me, to console me.

Did you know it was the fastest way to my heart?

You could buy me red roses. You could take me to fancy dinners. You could put diamonds on my fingers and pearls in my ears. But you know what? I don’t need them. Your actions say it all. You support me—what could show your love better?

When we were first married—a month into our marriage—I wrote a list of things I cherish about you. It went something like this:

He is faithful to me.

He is generous.

He is willing to serve.

He wants to do what God would have him do.

He seeks to please me.

He would have nothing to do with other women.

He shines as a husband.

He honors me.

He admits when he’s wrong.

He would give the world to make sure I know I’m beautiful.

He is thoughtful.

He is artistic and romantic.

He has enormous faith in God.

He loves me for me.

And you know what? Four years later, this list is still true. You are consistent, my darling. You are a man of worth, of value. And you are mine? I can hardly believe it.

Thank you, dear husband, for all that you do. How can I repay you for your kindness? Your faithfulness? Your devotion?

What’s that? A baby? You want to get pregnant right now? Hmm. Let’s just get through the week and see where we’re at. What about a chocolate chip cookie instead? Will that suffice? Fresh out of the oven. Just for you, darling. I know you love them.

I love you deeply,

Wife.