My husband defines love to me on a daily basis. When Jesus declared that a husband should love his wife as Christ loves the church, Jay makes that real. He always puts me first, takes care of me and protects my weaknesses. He always knows exactly what to say, and when not to say anything.
Here are a few examples of what love looks like: Jay always kisses me goodbye. Even as I stay tucked in warm and cozy in our bed, he sweetly kisses my head before he heads out for the day. He knows my need and desire to sleep and he lets me sleep in every Saturday morning without any pressure to get up and be productive. In fact once he asked me, "why do you feel like you need to be productive every day?" He gives me the freedom to take a day off. He never complains that the house is not as clean as it used to be or if he doesn't have clean socks. He encourages me in my efforts and sees how hard I feel like I'm working (not nearly as hard as he!). Recently he took over cooking and grocery shopping. I was buckling under the pressure that normal moms handle every day, and Jay stepped in and rescued me. And then does an outstanding job at it too!
He is always encouraging and uplifting. He says there isn't anything about me that irritates him. I know that isn't true, he just chooses to look past it. This man carries the weight of our family on his shoulders without wavering. I never worry about finances, or other concerns over family affairs. Jay handles his responsibility with grace, goodness, spiritual maturity and wisdom. I am so thankful for the second biggest and best gift God has ever given me.
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