Dear Husband, I Loved You First and I’ll Love You Last
I loved you first. Before the passing, two-in-one, hello and goodbyes on busy days. Before the infrequency of date nights out, or general…
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I’m Grateful For the Forehead Kisses Kind of Love
As a young wife, the sentiment completely missed me, often leaving me questioning my ability to hold your interest. Questioning your longing for…
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I’m Thankful For a Husband Who Loves Me As I Am
I’m a sucky wife some days. Well, let’s be honest, a lot of days. He gets the leftovers and life gets the main dish. I don’t have that same…
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I Wanted To Raise My Son To Put God First, But My Husband Showed Him How
I wanted to raise my son to be a gentleman. A man of integrity, kindness, gentleness, self-control . . . basically a guy with the fruits of the…
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God Created His Hand For Mine
The day I took this picture, it wasn’t the best day. On that day, he didn’t live up to my expectations and I definitely didn’t live up to his.…
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Dear Husband, Because of You I Believe in Forever
I haven’t always believed in forever. Not really, anyways. All the best stories make it seem like a given. You know how it goes: Boy…
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My Mother-in-Law Doesn’t Like Me, But I Love Her Anyway
Dear mother-in-law, So many things I wished I could tell you. So many unanswered questions regarding our relationship, or lack thereof. I always…
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This Simple Life is All I Ever Wanted
All I ever wanted was a simple life. I could make a list of the things I dreamed of. A husband who loves me. Children I adore. A church where…
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At the End of My Life, It’s You I Want Beside Me
When marriage gets hard, I picture myself old. Grayed hair, shriveled little body, with feet difficult to put in front of the other. I want you there…
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Dear Husband When I’m Struggling
Dear husband, I am struggling. The load I carry as a wife, mom, employee, daughter, friend, cook, housekeeper, taxi driver, nurse, activities…
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