Why I love my wife

My bride of almost 9 years amazes me. She is patient and kind and so loving. Here's at least a partial list of why I married her- just in case you're wondering...

1. Kate is so normal. She just is. If you know her you understand what I mean.

2. Kate is a loving mother to our boys. I never would have anticipated that, but she is amazing with those guys. I even think she's surprised by herself sometimes.

3. She is determined. What I mean by that is that she insists on doing certain things her way. She won't buy the kids' b-day cakes because she can make her own! She won't pay someone to clean her house - she figures she can do it herself. 

4. Kate is very practical. She has encouraged me many times to make good decisions because what I wanted to do just wasn't practical.

5. She makes me less "rough-around-the-edges".

6. She is compassionate toward the downtrodden.

7. She lives out her faith on a daily basis.

8. She washes my clothes and makes me supper. (I'd love her even if she didn't do these things, but what a bonus!)

9. She is so smart. 

10. She tries hard to make our home a place of refuge.

11. Kate loves Jesus and is committed to following Him.

12. Kate tries really hard to take care of her body.

13. Kate always fights fair- even when I have really offended her. She always forgives and doesn't hold grudges.

14. She is supportive of me. If I told her I felt like we should move to the moon she'd probably go along with it!

15. She is a source of accountability for me.

16. Kate likes to do alot of the same things as me- especially go to the lake!

17. Kate often thinks about others before herself.

18. She is very much committed to her family.

19. Kate is lots of fun to talk to. She's a good conversationalist and a good friend.

20. Kate has my best interests in mind. She won't let me- or anyone else- make a decision that would be in opposition to what is best.

I could go on all night, but the point is clear. Sorry to all you other guys- I've got the best wife around!!