Mike and I met in 1998. Not long before our first date. We met at a softball tournament in Reedsport; although we worked together for who know how long prior. After that I could not turn around without him being right there. Seriously right there. The man has stealth technology built in. We both worked for Lebanon hospital. Him as an Xray tech and I did EKG and stress test, when I was not interning as a Respiratory Therapist.
Our first date was August 15th 1998. We went to dinner and a movie. We saw the Avengers and it was a horrific movie. Since I still lived in Eugene, Mike had to take me back to his place to get my car. We rounded the corner and there were 4 people in his driveway. Can you guess who? I bet few of you met your future in-laws on your first date. Yup, his parents and their best friends were chatting it up in the drive way. I still remember the look on his dads face, Priceless.
Although we were married by a justice of the peace Feb 1999. August 15th holds the spot in my heart. We were married on August 15th 1999, Mike remembered our first date (I did not) and he chose this date to celebrate the union of us. My romantic husband.
I often call my husband the unofficial eagle scout. His camping abilities amazes me. We love to camp. When it was just the two of us we would leave after work and get to a campground in the dark. My job was to watch in awe as he set up the entire camp, with just the lights of his truck. In the morning I would wake up in this beautiful setting. I don't know how he does it, I don't question it. I just marveled at the peaceful blessing that surrounded me. Now that we have 3 kids ( will be 4 here really soon) camping is a little different. My job is to keep the little ones entertained while Mike sets up camp. After that I get to take the back seat and he leads the camping party. I have learned that if I want to vacation I need to go camping.
Now here is something I will never understand. I have no idea how he can find anything in the forest. The man can get lost in the city with a gps, directions, phone, you name it, but in the forest he can be without it all and be just fine. I am the opposite. I get lost when I lose track of the tent. But put me in a city and I am good. My husband is my expert camper.
I figure in future post you will get to read about my husband and the kids interactions. So I will just comment briefly on it. I absolutely love hearing "Where is daddy? or "Daddy's home!" They love their Dad and if they know he is in the house you better stand back, it like a herd of wild horses after him. I have a favorite picture of him and the kids. He is sitting in his chair with all of them snuggled on his lap. I know he is not very comfortable, but he sits there none the less, and enjoys the moment. Daddy is loved in our house.
So with all the good comes the bad or annoying. He has this one trait that tops all other. His driving! And to be completely fair I carry the annoying trait of backseat driving. I hate his driving and he hates driving with me. (Besides the fact I get car sick on any winding road.) Now we do go places, but there is always a tense time where he does or does not do something and I backseat drive. Guess who is the proud owner of a back seat drivers license? ME!! I don't know why after 12 years we still argue about driving, but we do. It is humorous now, but I guarantee you next trip we take; tempers will flair. And we want to travel sometime later in life. That is going to be so fun!
I have a great husband. I know that people say this about their spouses all the time, but this man is perfect for me. Truly handpicked from God just for me. We balance each other out perfectly. I love him with all I have, I am proud of him, amazed by his determination and his quiet faith. Do we have problems? Well yes! of course what marriage does not? We are not perfect people. We go through trials together and we come out better together on the other side. That is what a life together is all about. This last trail of him losing his job provide us with a great opportunity. He got to see what life was like in this house when he is normally gone. And we got to have him home, to play, run errands, just take advantage of the time together. Even thought I am thrilled he is now employed, (Thank you Lord and to all those that prayed for us daily) we miss him during the day.
So there we are. I will get around to posting about me under that other about me heading. But I think this character is a whole lot more interesting and entertaining.
To my husband, I love you, Thank you for 12 years together, through all we have been through and to a lifetime of so much more. I promise to cut back on the back seat chatter.
Love the Wife.
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