This specific post is dedicated to my beautiful, thoughtful, hard-working and amazing wife.
Like I've said before, in previous posts, these last few months have been very challenging, tiring, and downright stressful at times. We had one of the worst winters on record in Iowa and couldn't go outside except to forage for what little food remained; had numerous bouts of sickness and ear infections and flu-like symptoms; continued on with school work and a full time job; and tried to keep up with two fast-growing boys, all cooped up in a "cozy" house. And with us keeping spending under firm control, and having started a combination diet and exercise routine (at least one of us has; guess who), there has been no lack of difficult times this last year or so.
But through it all, my strong, supportive wife has made it so much easier to get through and deal with it all. Knowing that she is at home, taking care of our boys and our humble home, fills me with such an amazing sense of peace, knowing that things have been taken care of or will be. Coming home on lunch break, or after work's all done for the day, is an equally amazing feeling, and something I look forward to each and every day. Even if we just get to see each other for a few minutes before I have to leave after lunch break is over, or if I have to start on homework for the night, it's very refreshing to see her and spend even a few minutes with her.
Just today, she spend her morning at home packing up the boys in the van, driving to Starbucks then to my work, all to bring me a coffee and breakfast sandwich. She went out just for me, to bring me something that I only shared a couple bites of with her (!). It was such a treat, after a long week at work, to get to see my wife and sons on my first break at work, instead of having to wait a few more hours to see them again that day. Truly amazing.
When I have a lot of homework to do (and I usually do), she understands and will make sure I can use the computer as early as possible at night so I can get started. When I can't change my work schedule so I can be home to help her get a chore or errand done, she gets it done anyway. When I leave work on lunch break, and have a short amount of time in which to drive home through traffic, eat, and spend time with her and the boys, she makes sure to have food ready for right when I park in the driveway. Because of her, we get to eat together as a family each and every night.
Because of her, I'm reminded each and every day of why I work odd hours and why I take such difficult college classes and why I stay up late each night doing homework. Because of her I have the peace of mind knowing that our boys are in the best possible hands each and every moment of the day. Because of her I can be reminded of how, through all the storms, trials, and problems that come our way, we can continue the race set before us, sacrifice now, work hard, and enjoy the fruits of this season for years to come.
Thank you, for all that you do and all you will do,
-your husband
"An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels."
-Proverbs 31:10 (ESV)
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