I hope I have not given that impression in my previous post. He is a wonderful man who works very hard for our family every day. In fact, today I feel like crap and he is out of town. He talked to me on the phone this morning and said “I’ll come home tonight.” It will mean more driving for him in between long hour days, but he heard in my voice the need and I didn’t have to ask. He loves me at my worst. Even when I am as bitchy as all get out, sick beyond comprehension, or just plan blah - he still manages to see beauty and love me in spite of myself. And I love him right back, though he is much better than I am at looking past flaws (which then makes me admire him more). In fact, I thought I should list the many things I have learned from him that I am thankful for:
how to operate large machinery (tractors, skid steers, dozers, etc)
how to drive a very large stick shift truck
the ins and outs of machinery, engines, brakes, etc.
how to weld (though I am not good at it)
much ado about plants
much more ado about animals
how to shoot a bow
how to shoot guns better
how to appreciate country music (though my heart still resides in rock/pop and other genres)
how to appreciate the simple things of life
how to enjoy a more relaxed life
how to be silly (not my strong suit, I am goofy, odd, and peculiar, if anything my humour is in the form of wit and sarcasm, but he can bust a move at the most odd moments and make me laugh)
that I can be confident in who I am and not feel the need to fit someone else’s mold
And here are a few more things he hasn’t necessarily taught me, but just does:
fixes everything - from my car, to plumbing, electrical, anything that brakes - I mean ANYTHING!
gets creative with me - he may sound like a “good ol’ boy” but he is really a rather renaissance man, he is very artsy himself and with all his skills helps me implement my ideas too
helps me do woodwork and has cool tools for me to borrow (and is trying to find a good toolbelt that is small enough for me)
doesn’t talk down to me when we work together (since I’m “just a girl”) - he listens to my ideas and uses them.
cooks - oh man, can he cook! he is a real chef, and has taught me not to be afraid of throwing things together
is an involved Dad - I never had this, I love watching him love and care for our children
is humble - truly humble, not the put on kind. He will admit when he is wrong and is never above doing any task put before him.
is more patient and forgiving than anyone I’ve ever met
has more honesty and integrity than anyone I’ve ever met
doesn’t sugar coat things with me - he isn’t scared of my feistiness
he always has my back
is gentle with me, and knows when I need that, despite my tough exterior - he sees through the walls
compliments me, tells me I look great (more than just verbally), and says thank you
he loves me, truly, truly, loves me ☺
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