Gifts He Bestows: 8 years of marriage

I told you this is good for my heart! So I did the same for our anniversary too. I have so much to be thankful for in my marriage with Adam. He is an amazing man and husband, and I love him so much. Giving thanks for him and our marriage helped me to see how blessed I really am. Although this is not an exhaustive list either, there is not time to count all the blessings of my marriage over the last 8 years.

132. for 8 years of marriage

133. for a husband who, after 8 years of marriage and 2 kids, still thinks that I am beautiful.

134. that I think that he is even more handsome now then the day we met

135. that I still get butterflies when we kiss

136. that he makes me want to be a better women, wife, and mother

137. he encourages me to be more Christ-like.

138. that he wants to be the man that God created him to be

139. that he longs too love me and the girls better

140. he loves my cooking

141. that we enjoy each others company

142. we enjoy the same things

143. that he rubs my head (and feet when I ask :))

144. he wants to know me

145. listens while I talk things out to get my thoughts straight

146. that he listens

147. he indulges me

148. comes a long side me when I struggle

149. his learning to communicate

150. he doesn't put up with my attitude

151. he doesn't let me walk away angry

152. he seeks to know me thoughts

153. he forgives me

154. he asks for my forgiveness

155. "it's okay" is not an acceptable answer

156. his my best friend

157. I miss him when he is gone

158. he makes me laugh

159. doesn't judge my silly girlish play

160. he's my shade tree

161. that we're growing together

162. he fought (and fights) for us during the hard years

163. he tries new things

164. enjoys my recipe testings, constantly trying new recipes

165. he cleans the kitchen

166. he lightens me load.