I get caught up in showing strength a lot. Being a man and raising the boys to be men, and not little sissies. One of my Dad's hero's was John Wayne, and he wanted my brothers and I to act like men. Treat women with respect and stand up for what we believe in. But I'm more and more impressed with how much strength Heather has. We've had a fairly rough year. Between job changes, my Dad's health, and making less money than I was; things have been hard. Heather hasn't faltered a bit. She can see me getting stressed out and she somehow knows the right thing to say and do. She pulls strength form her faith, knowing God will provide. I wish I could be as strong as she is.
We started dating when she was 19, and I felt like I had to take care of her. For a long time I did, but somewhere along the line she started taking care of me. How'd that happen? I still feel the need though. Guess I always will. It's my job.
I don't usually show my feelings, but she knows what I'm thinking anyway. I'm thankful for that. Even if I don't always tell her.
I have a lot of people I consider friends, but I consider Rance and Josh 2 of my best. I can rely on them anytime. I've known them for a long time. I know Heather has a lot of friends, but I feel bad because she can't spend hardly any time with them. Most are doing homeschooling and spend most of their time together during the day and she has to work. I'm impressed with how much strength that takes. I know women need each other more than men do and it must be hard. I try to be there for here but I know it's not the same. I just hope I can give her the same strength she has given me.
I just thank God that the girl I started dating has turned into such a strong Godly woman (and mother).
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4 comments:
I know what you mean. I can't imagine where I would be without Anne Marie today. I guess it is true that behind every good man theres a better woman.
God did some awesome design work with the family and we can draw strength from that. When family work together many things can be overcome and acheived. I think one of the primary reasons for many problems our society faces today is the breakdown of that Family unit.
I think you are and have been very strong Matt and I applaud you and your family for trusting in God and for the way you have handled these circumstances. Thanks for setting that example for me and my family. Anything I can ever do to help you please call me.
We're thinking and praying for you guys a bunch. Everytime I pass your neighborhood, I think about y'all. Your wife is a rock.
I love this post. We miss y'all. Let's get together soon. We are going to try to come to Jake's game Saturday morning.
When you said that you always took care of her and now the roles are reversed, well that is what happens. Your mate is strong when you are weak, and visversa. It happens, it's what God intends for marriage. Brian comes through for me like a trooper when I need him too. Especially during these early days of pregnancy. Its a secure and loving feeling. We're praying for you guys. We're going to come see ya'll one of these days.
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