Thursday, March 22, 2012

30 Million Day Blog Challenge #10: Some One or Something You're Proud Of

I don't write about him often, although he has given me explicit permission to write whatever I want about him, good or bad.

I'm going with good.

We were friends before we were a couple, and I admired him so much.  He was so easy-going, able to make friends with pretty much any one, outgoing, all things I was not.  I felt honored just to be able to tag along with him.

And then one day he felt rather honored just to be a part of my life.  And we started dating.

And for the first time in my life, I had a boyfriend who was respectful, who accepted me exactly as I was, who didn't abuse me.  He was nothing but wonderful.

And then one day, we got married.

He supported me through my grueling law school experience, never complaining when I had to ignore him while committing to my studies and giving me a shoulder to cry on when things just got too hard.

He nursed me after the birth of my first child, through a failed breastfeeding experience, a recovery that took weeks, mastitis, and postpartum depression.

In fact, he supported me through all my crazy, my bipolar depression, my anxiety, never once questioning a diagnosis, or my need for medication.  He was nothing but understanding and loving, and he was always there during my darkest days.

From the very beginning of our relationship I knew he'd be a wonderful father, and that proved to be true. He takes a fully equal role in raising our kids, and I couldn't ask for a better father to my children.

He worked his tail off to earn a PhD, something few people do.  And then he worked his tail off at his first job, so that I may stay at home with my kids, at least for a little while.

So this one's for you, Husband.  I love you with all my heart.

9 comments:

Fox in the City said...

Awww, now I totally have a crush on your husband! He totally rocks and sounds like someone who totally deserves you!
Jenn

Anonymous said...

This is a fantastic post. And as a husband and father, I approve this message.

Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said...

@Fox in the city and @Joshua - thanks :)

Ali - My Suitcase Full of Tricks said...

Sounds like you got yourself a keeper!

Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said...

@Ali - I sure do :)

Betty Fokker said...

My Sweet Babou is like that. It is wonderful when your true love turns out to be a fabulous person, isn't it? <3

Angela@BeggingTheAnswer said...

@Betty - it sure is :)

Marianna Annadanna said...

At first I thought we had the same husband, but then you mentioned PhD...

:) So cute.

jacqui said...

This is such a sweet and loving tribute to your husband! I love it!