I thought I'd take a quick minute or two to comment about my husband.
I am so glad that I happend to meet him just over 14 years ago and that he swept me off my feet and brought me to Tucson. He has been a great friend and companion and I grow to love him more and more each day. I am glad that he has been there to support me and encourage me as I have grown and matured (I know I'm much more mature than the 19 year old girl he married). I'm glad he's there to buoy me up when I am feeling down about myself. He can always make me smile (even when it's a groan and I roll my eyes). I am blessed to have him in my life.
I found myself thinking today about how much he has done for me. He encouraged me to keep taking college classes whenever I could. He also encouraged me when I was doubtful about my ability to go back to college full time to finish my undergraduate degree. He always has shown an interest in the classes that I am taking and will listen while I explain concepts that I have learned with him. He realized before I did that I prefered my audiology classes and when I balked at pursuing a doctorate of audiology because it would take longer, he reminded me that I should do what I enjoyed more even if it took an additional 2 years.
I am greatful for his willingness to support me in my decision to go back to school and show it through his actions. He goes to work extra early so that he can be home early to meet the kids and help them with their school work. My class schedule keeps me from getting home until 5:45 each day. This past week, I didn't make dinner once!! Norm cooked every night. Then yesterday he took all the kids with him as he ran errands so that I could study. I know that it's a tiring task to take them all. I was ok with him leaving one or two, but I know I was able to get more done because I didn't have them to worry about. As I look forward to this week, knowing that I have two exams at the end of it, I am glad to know that Norm's right there to encourage me and fill in where I can't be and I love him for it.
I know he'll be embarrased when he reads this, but I felt like gushing.
I love you Stormin' Norman!
6 comments:
oh stacey i have to laugh cause you made one of those posts that all my friends and now sisters have posted and yet i will probably never do (i didn't even mention our anniversary last year - maybe this year lol) i think if i did james would get worried :)
love that picture of stormin' norman it is perfect!
i wasn't thinking about it, but i guess it would fit with the mock lds wife blog that you used to have a link too. what was it called? (i did get a kick out of it)
can you be a good wife and not post something about your great hubby? ;)
Great post Stacy--I think sometimes husbands get the short-end-of the stick. For example in sacrament mtg. yesterday. Br. Staggs went on about how wonderful women and mom's are (which just serves to make me feel like I don't measure up!) and then told the men to do better. Men these days are so involved with their kids and wives I think it's great. Craig said he had a great time talking with Norm last night after the meeting he said "We have so much in common". Not only the wife in school, but being stranded in the desert on a KLR!
Yeah for loving, super-helpful and encouraging husbands. I'm so glad that your first week of school went well--good luck with this week!
What a great husband! I admire what you are doing. It's great to have a husband that makes it possible. Good luck with your tests this week.
that pic of Norm at the end is FANTASTIC! it's just so him.
and it is nice when your hubby's interested and supportive of your pursuits.
john likes to say he'll support me now so i can support him later. haha. ;)
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