Happy Day of Love
I’m not one to post kissing pictures… but today is an exception.
I’m also not one to write much about my marriage, because I have a lot to learn and because it’s such a close and in many ways private relationship.
And I have to admit a pet peeve: writing online (*cough* Facebook *cough*) about everything sweet your husband says or does, every time he buys you flowers, takes you out on a date, etc. There’s a fine line between praising and bragging… just my opinion!
But it’s Valentine’s Day, so I’m breaking my own “rules” to write about my valentine (and I’m not forgetting about my cute baby valentine, but he got his own post last week).
Oops, another kissing picture! *Ahem*…
Although I have wasted much time and energy trying to conform my husband into The Ideal Husband of my imagination, the truth is that he is such a gift to me, and I often fail to appreciate him.
Here are ten of them (I’m going to keep them general; I think that is the best way to thank him without playing the comparison game):
- He is the spiritual leader of our home.
- He has higher standards than I do in a lot of areas.
- He works hard to provide for Christian and me, which allows me to be a stay-at-home mom.
- He prioritizes time with us.
- He is disciplined in his habits (more than I am!).
- He’s friendly, loves to be around people, and really cares about them.
- He loves sharing the gospel and does it often.
- He brings me out of my shell.
- He’s a great dad who really loves his son.
- And perhaps the most powerful factor of our marriage – he is quick to forgive unconditionally.
I love you, honey (and I’m sorry if this embarrassed you, hehe)! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love this post Anna! The wedding pictures are beautiful, and I love the way you did your hair! (Random compliment, but true) 
This is an incredibly sweet post! And your wedding pictures are so beautiful.
Awww, kissing pictures are the BEST! 
I too, dislike it when people brag on their husbands 24/7. I’m all about bragging on them, but not all the time. For instance, a friend really snubbed her nose at our tea party because we were making homemade valentine cards. She then proceeded to say how her Hubby went alllllllllllllll out (she even drug out the alllllllllll just like I did, as she swung her new black and white Coach purse around her arm….ahem) at holidays. I just looked at her and said “That’s nice. My husband makes homemade cards with glue and random pictures of himself that he finds.” and smiled. I wouldn’t trade my homemade cards for anything. So there!
ANYWAY, thanks for just pushing me over the soapbox edge, you’re a pal. Haha, just kidding of course.
I am so thankful to be married to such a laid back guy, and especially one who is so quick to forgive. We are blessed there, girlfriend. Truly blessed! Hope you got to enjoy yourself some Dove chocolates today. 
I think you hit the nail on the head – it’s not about speaking a word to praise your husband now and then, it’s bragging about him constantly!
Hope you had a very blessed Valentine’s Day!
You know, I thought about that last week–women who brag on their husbands. There is a very fine line in speaking well of your man in public and causing women to become jealous and bitter. A dear friend of mine makes her husband sound absolutely perfect. So, when I’m having trouble with mine, do you think I feel comfortable confiding in her for some Biblical encouragement? No, because what could she possibly know about a hubby w/issues?? And I’ve found myself becoming bitter toward mine when I see that, yes, other men are capable of things mine says are impossible. Not good on my part.
I don’t think many of these women do it on purpose, but it’s becoming an issue I’m more aware of lately.
I kind of want to write a post on this now! You know, I want to be careful not to judge women who praise their husbands, too. I think speaking well of your husband is a good and admirable and healthy thing to do. It can build him up and encourage him, as well as make him more respectable and praiseworthy in the sight of others – all of which are good things!
But I also know there are so many women who struggle in their marriages, whether they simply struggle with playing the comparison game in small areas (like me), or whether they have serious issues that break their hearts and make it a struggle just to hang on. Maybe we (myself included) don’t consider how our words about our husbands can affect other women.
I’m thankful to have friends who are honest about their marriages without tearing their husbands down.
Those pictures are beautiful, and so is the post. I think there is a difference between (1) speaking well of one’s husband to appropriately show the biblical admiration that we as Christian wives are called to show and (2) bragging on one’s husband with the intent of putting on heirs or of causing others to be jealous. Your post was definitely the former
I just listening to a really good series on how to encourage and build up our husbands. http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/today.php?pid=10757
These are great photos, thank you for posting. You look beautiful.
Ironically, I am about to post on my blog about something sweet my husband did for me. I guess I don’t care if I’m “bragging”
Anna, this is a sweet post!!