list things I appreciate about my husband

I have listed lots of things, and I am moving on to the list of things I LOVE about my husband.

Simple as that. There are days when he looks at me and says things like “you are so beautiful” or “I’m so lucky to have you!” I know, little things, but they mean so much to me! He has no idea, how much!!

Not that I’m sick; not exactly. I have allergies, and they are really bad right now, especially today. Jeremy has been trying his hardest to make me feel better, and has gone so far as to ask the girls and anyone else that will help to do some of the yardwork so I don’t even have to go outside while the pollen is so high. I will probably end up doing most of the work anyway, because I hate to watch other people do the work I should be doing, not to mention, I love my yardwork. But it’s still sweet that he tries! He has been trying to do whatever he can to make me feel better. If only he knew how to make my eyes and sinuses stop itching. I can deal with the sneezing and runny nose! LOL.

I am driving to York this weekend to meet a friend for lunch. I know he is irritated by it, because it’s a 3 hour drive, and gas costs so much right now. Plus he just wanted to spend the day with me and I won’t be here. But he knows it’s important to me, so not only did he say have a great time, but he is trying to get his car ready so I can take his car instead of my truck! What a guy!!!

We’ve been talking about opening my photo studio for a couple years now, but have never really seriously pushed the issue. We did finally decide to do it out of our house, but didn’t have anyone show interest at all. (with the exception of doing my cousin’s sr. pics for her)
Well, I was talking to a friend about it one day, and he suggested that we give it a shot in a space that was available. I was intrigued, but never expected to actually do it. But when I mentioned it to Jeremy, he said “DO IT!”
So here we are, almost a week after Grand Opening. He has done so much to get it started and has helped me get everything I need to make it happen. He is even volunteering to be Santa for Christmas pictures!
I don’t think he has any idea of how much all this means to me! I couldn’t have done it without his support and encouragement! He has made things happen for the studio that I couldn’t have done on my own, either. Like hooking me up with a friend that has photo engraving equipment that he is just letting me use out there; no strings attached. And getting me banners and advertising for little or no money out of my pocket. I think that my little studio is going to go places, and it is all thanks to Jeremy!

So my latest connundrum is that our daughter was selected to go to Australia as a student ambassador. The problem is, it is going to cost us $4500. No problem. The trip isn’t until June or July, our parents said they would help out, and we can ask for sponsorships, have fundraisers, etc.
The problem is, I have to have a $400 deposit by Nov. 5th and another $1000 by the end of December. UGH. I sooooo don’t have that kind of money right now! Not to mention it’s right before Christmas!
So, needless to say, I’ve been stressing out about it. (and believe me, it’s not an option to not let her go! She won’t get this kind of opportunity again!)
And Jeremy’s response is, “don’t worry about it. I will find a way to make it happen!” I know he will, because he always seems to pull a miracle out of nowhere when we need it most.
I just feel so bad that he has to all the time. Why can’t I be the one to get it done once in a while, so he can take a break? He’s talking about getting a second job because he doesn’t want to put the baby in daycare. So now I feel like a burden!
I don’t think he has any idea how much I appreciate the things he does for all of us! I really don’t know what I did to deserve such a wonderful guy!

after we’d had a short conversation earlier. It was a nice surprise. It was 12:30 where he was. :-D

I never thought a month apart would seem so long. The house is so lonely and sad. Everything is so much more of a chore when there is no one to talk to while you are doing it. Only half this couple is gone, but more than half the relationship is. I can’t wait until he gets home :-D

Again he is pulling miracles out of nowhere, and I love him for it! I am supposed to be driving to SD this weekend for my cousin’s wedding; something I’ve been planning for a while! Well, after balancing our checkbook, I realized that after the house payment, car insurance and electric bill are paid, there just wasn’t going to be enough money for gas for my trip. (and all those things HAVE to be paid this week!!!) So I was kind of moping about it, because I thought I would have to cancel my trip, and also felt bad that DH had taken time off from work for nothing. Well, last night he came home and handed me a handful of money. He had managed to do some work for a friend and sell some computer equipment he still had from the computer store! He is always doing things like that for me, and I know that I can never thank him enough for caring so much to make things happen for me! I don’t know how I got so lucky to not only find him but get hime to fall in love with me & marry me!

1. He always finds something positive. When talking to others, he has a great way of telling them something really specific which he is proud of me. Sometimes it sounds like he is bragging about something I have done and I think how lucky I am to have him.
2. He looks great in a suit…or his birthday suit.
3. He has the kindest heart of anyone I know.
4. He is sincere.
5. He isn’t afraid to try anything.
6. He is persistent.
7. He is a high achiever.
8. He has taught me so much about people, life, business, investing, travelling, relationships, fun, sports, goal setting.
9. His patience.