Nine Awesome Qualities in a Spouse!

Celebrating 9 years of marriage today! Couldn't be more blessed! I thank God for the amazing husband that He gave me!

In honor of our 9th anniversary I would like to shout out 9 awesome qualities in a spouse! :) 

1. Servant Minded - willing to put the needs of others before himself. Goes out of his way to bless others - not expecting anything in return. 

2. Humble - is willing to admit when he is wrong and can say those sometimes difficult words... "I'm sorry!' 

3. Man of Prayer - values prayer! Takes time to pray with me, with our kids & with whomever the Lord puts on His heart to pray for (aka: the cashier at Wal-Mart at midnight!) 

4. Risk Taker - although this definitely applies in the natural sense, what I love most is his willingness to take risks in following Jesus and advancing His kingdom. He would rather live a faith-filled adventurous walk with God than a comfortable status quo one.

5. Active parent - loves his kids and is super involved in their lives- from changing diapers, bath time,  taking them to Chick-fil-A, to playing soccer, to disciplining when necessary, to tucking them in at night & praying over them... there is not a job he wouldn't do for his kids! :)

6. Team player - He values our marriage as a partnership. We are a team in all we do. He is my greatest encourager & support! He speaks life over me, believes in me & sees God's best in me! He inspires me to chase after the dreams God has placed in me. 

7. Fun & Funny - doesn't take himself too seriously. Can laugh and find the good- even in the crazy difficult times.. 

8. Super Generous - has a heart of sacrificial giving... the kind of giving that requires faith to do so! 

9. Loves Jesus more than me or anyone or anything else! 

And the list truly could go on and on.. but for the the sake of the number 9, i will stop. :) 

Happy Anniversary Shawn! I love you and I am so proud to call you my husband! You are a great example of an outstanding husband. I am thankful for the example you set for our own children, our college "kids" and many others!