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To The Young Ladies

I have not yet had a chance to mention this, but my sister in law Amber has moved in with us for the summer. We are really enjoying having her here. She's been here a week and is working full time already and has been making new friends. I'm thankful to have her here, and I am proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone. I'm excited to see how the Lord will continue to bless her. She is sharing Josiah's room. Our house is small, but everyone seems to be able to find their own little cubbyhole.

Anyway, Father's Day has got me to thinking about my husband. I don't believe that when I married Josh three and a half years ago I had any idea how wonderful or how right for me he really was. I did love him, and I did appreciate certain things about him, but I didn't know much about who he really was. (those of you who've been married way longer will laugh saying I still don't- that's OK- I look forward to growing together even more) One thing I value very much about Josh is that he is merciful.
In the past year I went through an internal battle to forgive someone who had sinned. It was a huge struggle for me. Unforgiveness has been a stronghold in my life in the past. Josh was so merciful and kind to me through it. He prayed for me. When he talked with me about it he was so rational, yet so gentle. He reminded me of what was right, he showed me that I had no right to judge, but he did it all so gently, and so humbly I felt so loved and not judged. When I did forgive he was proud of me and glad and didn't condemn me for having struggled. That is maturity. That is a real man. Josh shows me everday who Jesus is. Through knowing him I better understand the character of God. That is what you should look for in a husband, that is the most blessed and awesome thing.

posted by Liz @ 11:38 AM