Although holidays today seem more like organized opportunities for businesses to sell me stuff, they do give me much needed reminders. Christmas reminds me of Christ and his value in my life, 4th of July and the blessing of living in this country, Thanksgiving and recognizing that I have more than I deserve and that it comes from God. Today is Valentine's Day and naturally it reminds me how much I love those around me and how much I am loved.
I love my immediate and my extended family. I am blessed to still have both sets of grandparents whom I love and appreciate. I have great Aunts, Uncles and cousins. I love very very much my parents and brothers. They are endlessly supportive of me. On more than one occasion they have stepped in to catch me when I have needed them. I know that I dont say it nearly often enough but I love them each very much and could not see my life with them.
I want to devote most of this post though to Paula and Wyatt. Together they are the most perfect examples of giving love that I could imagine. They never stop giving. Wyatt is always happy to see me and never gets tired of my company. He instantly forgets any of my imperfections when I lose my temper or am less than gentle. He never hesitates when I need help. He springs to his feet and loves just being involved when I say I need him. His smile alone is enough brighten my life for the rest of my days.
Paula is perfect. She loves me perfectly. She is perfectly patient, kind and selfless. She never stops serving me or Wyatt. Her nonstop juggling of work, school, and church is completed perfectly on the back burner while she puts our family first. Perfect love is the only way all that could be done while maintaining one's sanity!
My love for them is often understated. That is why I am thankful for Valentines day because it give me (a manly man) the opportunity to tell them that I love them more than life itself. My only desire in the world is to make Paula happy and to provide Wyatt with a life that is worthy of his joyful spirit. I wish I were better at writing it and saying it, I just hope that the best I can do will be enough to convey to them the smallest measure of what they mean to me. I am confident that no man has ever been blessed with little family as perfect as mine. I pray that I might be worthy of your love for one more year!
Happy Valentines Day!
Love
Wade
