Thu-26-Jun-2008 - A Man with Sand
I usually don’t use my blog to extol my husband’s virtues, be that right or wrong. For one thing, ‘tis hard to find the words to describe him!
God knew what He was doing when He put us together.
Yesterday, my husband took off work early to help my dad and a neighbor bale straw in square bales. They worked for probably three hours on the fickle baler in the middle of a hot field without shade. They worked long past nightfall, baling, loading and unloading trailers of straw.
For some reason, sweat and dirt mingled on this man draws me like some kind of magnet. I want to touch him, to smell him, to just soak in his totally strong, male vibes. I love it when he works hard, and I respect him tremendously because he is not afraid to work hard.
My man was turned red by the sun but not burnt, and fell into bed exhausted but very, very happy, telling me about bolts sheering and other details of the days’ work. He wants to do it again Saturday, but I don't know if weather will permit . . . .
It is so hard not to just completely rely on this man in life’s rough moments. He is so strong, so dependable. And I love how when I try to lean on his strength and faith, he always supports me while gently pointing out that I should be relying on God, not him.
He knows me so well!
I love how strong he is mentally. He balances my creativity and optimism. I always prayed for a man that would be able to stand up to me because I can be very pushy at times! Earlier this month, when I was being underhanded and a shade emotional, arguing for what I wanted, he told me how hard it is to deny me anything.
He said something to the effect “I love you. When you get like this the hardest thing in the world is to deny you – I want to give you everything you want, right now. But I know I’m right. No.”
And I fell in love all over again. And the next morning I woke up and knew he was perfectly right. By a week later, I was pretty thankful that he’d said “no”.
See that ring? He’s all mine.
I love you, babe. I hope you read this in your little office dungeon and get all embarrassed. I should shout your praises to the world more often . . . and how much I love you.
~Ashley~
Comments
Thu-26-Jun-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MandyMom.com
Oh Ashley, I feel like I could have written this. I am SO thankful I have a man who works hard, isn't afraid of sweat and dirt! I love that he wants to give me everything, but knows the boundaries of God and doesn't let me "get away" with everything.
I am also the creative optimist, and I really do need someone to ground me- otherwise, my head would always be in the clouds!
I love this entry- it just made me praise God along side you for the men he has put in our lives! God is great!
Fri-27-Jun-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Catherine R.
Okay, I'm ready to barf now.
Kidding! You should write a romance novel with your husband and you as characters. It is nice to hear from women who like their husbands : )
http://vivalahomegirl.blogspot.com/
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