So, I haven't jotted down thoughts in quite awhile.  I often remind myself how cathartic blogging is, but getting a moment to sit and actually do it, is another story.  However, I thought, why not, as I look out my window and it is GLORIOUSLY beautiful  outside and all my littles are jumping on their trampoline outside.   Yes, why not?  Why not take a moment to jot down how abundantly blessed I am in the area of wife.  It has been awhile since I have blogged about my truly amazing husband, Timmy.

Tim had a long year, medically, in 2011.  Having the stimulator removed, recovering from that surgery, trying to establish what  medications he was going to wean off of and which ones he was going to start.  It has been a lot of trial and error in that area, but Tim is definitely the most courageous and content and non-complaining person I know when it comes to his pain.  He honestly, NEVER complains.  NEVER.  I have to remind him to slow down sometimes, but he refuses to miss a moment.  He took 2011 and owned it.  Well, I should say, he gave up ownership and gave it to the Lord.

Watching how much Tim has grown in every area of his walk with the Lord and father and husband has been such an encouragement to me.  He has always been great at them all, but 2011 I saw a real commitment from him and God has rewarded him and us greatly through it.

Allow me to sing my Timmy's praises...

Husband-
I honestly can't say enough about the kind of husband Tim is to me.  I can see how much he loves me in the way he looks at me, talks to me, takes care of me.  He is so romantic and thoughtful.  So protective and selfless.  He never thinks of himself, but is always thinking of me.  I am blessed beyond measure and praise God for His perfect timing in bringing Tim into my life.  I honestly could never have dreamed up  a better husband.  God truly is the giver of all good things.

Sweetheart,
You mean more to me than any number of words could ever express.
This past year has been such a blessing to me.
You have shown me such support, kindness, and encouragement, even through your own struggles.  Your love helps me to persevere, to continue hoping.  I love you, with all my heart, Carino.  Te adoro.

Father-
I have never seen a relationship between a father and his teenagers, like I have with Tim and Miguel and Karizma.  He has formed bonds with them that I just am in awe  of.  I don't even think he realizes the affect it has on me!  I prayed over 13 years ago that God would bring a man into their lives that would love them as if they were his own. But, Tim is even better than I could have imagined.  God has used him in ways to train up this children, that I can't quite begin to describe.  God is using him to sow seeds that will one day be sown into our grandchildren.  That blows my mind and I look forward to that.  I remember thinking when I prayed for the man God might bring into my life, and thinking that no one might love them the way they deserved to be loved.  God is so much bigger than my doubt.  He has proven, time and time again, that He really does want the best for us.  I see it everyday as Tim loves, disciplines, and laughs with Miguel and Karizma.

Daddy-
Tim rocks at being a Daddy.  ROCKS!  I had many a pity party thinking about all the things Tim would not be able to do with our children, due to the accident, almost 6 years ago.  But, again, God is so much bigger!  He still carries Isabella around, and she is NOT light.  He may not be able to do a lot of physical activities with the boys, but he reads to them EVERY NIGHT.  Even when I say it is late, and they need to go to bed, he will not let that slide, and spends time with them every night.  He also spends time with just the boys in the morning.  They have their own routine and he gives them their breakfast.  I know my boys love that alone time with Daddy.  And, his time with Bella is the sweetest.  I waited a long time to see Tim as a daddy to a little girl.  Let me say it was SO. WORTH. THE. WAIT.  Soooo worth it.  She loves her Daddy and definitely has him wrapped around her finger.

Child of God-
He inspires me to seek God.  He inspires me to be the helpmeet God has created me to be. He inspires me to  be a Proverbs 31 woman.   He inspires me to train up children in the way that they should go so when they are old they will not depart from it.  He inspires me to go about God's work.  He inspires me to be selfless.  I may not achieve all the things that Tim has, and I know it is not a competition, but God has given me a wonderful example of His love through my Timmy, and I will continue to use this time on earth to glorify God and thank him for the wonderful gift my husband has been to me.

Timmy thank you for taking on so many roles here in our home.  You are a selfless example of Christ's love here on earth with the way you provide, comfort, encourage, respect, make me laugh, discipline the children, build up, persevere, hope, strive, cook :D, and just genuinely love each of us here.  You make me feel so special and there is no one, absolutely no one that compares to you in these areas and in the area of handsomeness.  XOXOXO