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7 Ways to Let Your Husband Know You Love Him

March 22, 2010 by Tracey 11 Comments

An important aspect of teaching our daughters about true love is modeling a Christian marriage for them.  As I nurture my relationship with my husband, I hope to set an example of love and commitment that they can follow in their own future marriages.

Here are seven ideas of simple things we as wives can do to show our love to our husbands.

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1. Pray for him. We know our husband better than anyone else does – the areas in which he struggles, the decisions he’s facing, the dreams and goals he has. What better way to help and serve our husbands than by taking these things to the throne of grace and uplifting him in prayer.

2. Tell him. Every day give verbal affirmation to your husband of your love for him. Thank him for the things he provides for your family and let him know that you are proud of him.

3. Write notes. Put a “love note” in his lunch or his pants pocket so that he will find it during the day or attach a sticky note to the bathroom mirror. Send him a quick e-mail at work just to let him know you are thinking about him.

4. Greet him happily when he comes home at the end of the day. Don’t make him delve into deep conversation right away; save any necessary discussions for later in the evening.

5. Do the little things without being asked. If you know he needs a shirt ironed, have it ready for him.  See what you can provide that he might need to get through his day.

6. Be interested in his interests. Try to learn a little about his favorite sport or hobby so that you can talk intelligently with him about it.

7. Let him be himself.  Don’t compare him to others. Don’t ask him to do things you know he won’t enjoy or put him in situations you know will make him uncomfortable.

I always feel like I could do so much better in encouraging my husband and showing my love and support for him. Just posting this list challenges me in this are!

How do you encourage your husband? I’d love to hear your ideas!

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Proud to Wear His Ring

February 13, 2010 by Tracey 4 Comments

Admittedly it’s just a piece of metal. It twists around easily on my finger during these cold months and sticks tightly in place during summer. It’s used to dishwater, kneading dough and forming meatballs. The gold has worn well, is still shiny. The diamond attached still sparkles in the sunlight.

It’s not the first of his rings I’ve worn. That was a monstrous class ring, it’s purple amethyst prominent, the underside padded to keep it from slipping off my finger. It was one of the first visible signs that we were linked together, that two hearts seeking love were connecting.

In time, that first ring gave way to the diamond; then a plain, simple band made it two. Through poorer and richer, sickness and health, job changes, moves and the loss of a child, the rings have remained, the vows they symbolize no longer just words, but a way of life.

For eighteen years, wherever I’ve gone, whomever I’ve met, this ring lets others know that I am his. He’s my husband, a dedicated father to our children, the spiritual leader of our home.

I’m so proud to wear his ring.

Happy Valentine’s Day, my love!

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It’s More Than the Book

January 8, 2010 by Tracey 7 Comments

I wish I were the hero of this story, but I’m not. My husband is.

Last week I mentioned that one of my goals this year is to re-read Michael Pollan’s book In Defense of Food. It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read when it comes to food and health. I have checked it out of the library before, so once again I went online and put it on hold. If you remember, I mentioned having it on my “wish list” at PaperBackSwap, but since I’m behind 594 other people, I think you could safely say that it will be awhile before I get it.

On Monday night, my husband got home from work just in time for us all to get in the car together and drive to a service at church. He literally got out of his truck, walked into the house to put his lap top bag down, then came back out and got in the car. Being the perceptive person that I am, I noticed that he had a bag in his hand; of course I had to ask what was in it. Once we backed out of the driveway, he handed it to me.

Can you guess what it was?? Yes, in the Barnes & Noble bag was my very own copy of In Defense of Food! I was so surprised and grateful (from the backseat, our daughters requested that I not be so “mushy!”)

I share this story for a reason. What my husband did for me was not a huge deal financially. What made his act so special and the reason I will treasure the book, more for the memory it recalls than the information it contains, is that it shows that he thinks about me and took his time to get me something that he knew I desired. It was the thoughtfulness behind the gesture that brought tears to my eyes.

I want to be like him. I want to pay attention to the little things, to listen to him, to find out what I can do to make his life easier, to make him happy. Keeping our marriage growing by loving one another through little acts of kindness is a goal I have for this year and always.

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Happy Birthday, Brother!

October 19, 2009 by Tracey 1 Comment

Brothers.

From a little boy who ate ice cream too fast, memorized baseball card stats, and turned any event into a ball game, he grew to be a man.

Did I ever foresee how the one who knew just how to push my buttons would one day have his own two sons to push each other’s buttons?

His fascination with sports, his competitive spirit have not dimmed, but his devotion to his family has superseded even those.

Any day now, he will welcome another precious baby to the home that he and his wife have created.

But this day is about him, about celebrating another year of a life that he lives for others.

Happy Birthday, brother!

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The Love of My Life

July 27, 2009 by Tracey 4 Comments

Eighteen years ago today I married my Prince Charming.

Together we began a journey that has seen my love for him increase year by year. I fully credit the grace of God and years of prayer by my faithful parents for my being blessed with such a wonderful husband.

At the age of 22 I was in no way wise enough to realize all that I was getting when I married my college sweetheart. How could I have known his strength of character, his work ethic and drive to excel and the untold ways he would show his love for me?

The smile that captured my heart never revealed the man who would stand beside me at the grave of our first daughter nor the father who would play “tickle and tackle” on the living room floor with our girls. To continue to learn more about him, to spend the rest of the years I am given as his help meet and friend will make for my “happily ever after” ending.
This post is linked to Gratituesday.photo courtesy Public Domain Pictures

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In Honour of Mom

May 5, 2009 by Tracey 1 Comment

What one word do you most closely associate with Mother? As Mothers’ Day approaches and I spend a few extra moments thinking about my own mom, what comes to mind first is sacrifice.

I was privileged to grow up in a home with a Christian mother and can think of several areas in which she made sacrifices for her children.
  1. Her will. My mom willingly submitted to my dad as the leader of our home and set a great example for my brothers, sister and I as to how a good marriage should operate. She taught us to love and respect my dad by the way she talked about him and responded to him.
  2. Her needs and wants. Mom would put our needs ahead of her own. I know there were many times when she could have bought things for herself, but she would rather one of us children have a new outfit or follow some new interest instead. She always made me feel like it truly brought her joy for us to have the best rather than herself.
  3. Her time. She always met our physical needs, making sure our laundry was done and our meals were prepared. No matter what activity we were involved in, we knew my mom (and dad as well) would be there to support us. While I didn’t participate in sports, my brothers and sister did and they could count on mom being at every game and cheering enthusiastically, being there to comfort if they lost or congratulate if they won. I’m sure the hours are countless that she spent praying for each of us and, now that we are grown, our children as well.
  4. Her ambitions. I believe that my mom loved being a stay-at-home mom. She totally dedicated herself to us and laid aside any ambitions she may have had for herself to devote herself to rearing us children.

Proverbs 31:28 says “Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Today I call my mom blessed and thank God for the mom He gave me.

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