In high school I made a list of qualities I wanted in a husband. I wish I still had it! I wanted him to be a surfer and to be handsome and strong. My high school self had a lot to learn about life, love and marriage {heck, I still have a lot to learn!}
I knew even way back then I wanted to marry a kind man, but I didn’t give a lot of thought to marrying a man who would be a good father. Thankfully, even in my youthful ignorance, I married a man who is an amazing dad. I’m thankful every day for the way he loves our boys.
Here’s a current day list of {just a few of} Steve’s amazing qualities…
champion cuddler
lover of learning
musician who fills our home with music
humble enough to admit when he’s wrong
dedicated to lightsaber duels and nerf gun wars
patient while holding hands
expert pancake flipper
intentional to help the boys grow
laughs loudly and easily
bedtime storyteller {with all the different voices}
holds hands tightly
always ready to kiss and hug and listen
world traveler ready for the next adventure
handsome and strong
And hey, he even surfs {rarely, but still!}
Steve, you are the best daddy to our boys. I love you.
Steve reminds me of my son-in-law, Adam Reece. He’s a wonderful husband to our daughter, Jilian and father to our three grandsons. God truly blessed her when he sent Adam to her. She had one of those lists in high school, also. I remember when she and her girlfriends used their checklists about guys.
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
To be able to speak those words from your heart so fluently and easily, I had never had that experience. God bless you and your beautiful family!
Just precious
Being a good daddy is such a wonderful thing. It’s a lucky kiddo who can claim to have a good one.
Amazing love! What wonderful parents you two are to a special needs child. I was born with Spina Bifida and I had a dedicated mom to look behond my flaws and meet my needs to be strong, independent, and motivated love love love your story and your beautiful jewelry I saw something I will purchase soon! ?
Aww…that’s so sweet! I sat by Steve in Elementary school and we went to the same church and had some of the same friends in high school. I’m so happy that he is so appreciated and doing well now. 🙂
So sweet!
I have to add a few qualities I admire in Steve:
dedicated scholar
versatile athlete
bravely confronts challenges