Our Daddy – Today's Legacy

Today is my man’s birthday.

I really can’t possibly put into words how blessed I am to get to celebrate Matthew’s 27th birthday with him. I’m so glad that I grabbed him up (and he grabbed me up) and I get the blessing of sharing in his life.

Matthew is a FANTASTIC father of three+ kiddos. You should see him. He’s that Daddy that tickles, gives horsey rides, teaches you how to swing that bat and dribble that ball, lays beside the cooing baby on the floor just to share in the foaming smile, and takes the time to sit down and snuggle you when it’s just been a long day. He’s the Daddy that wants to celebrate HIS birthday at Chuck-E-Cheese’s because he loves to see that crazy excitement in his little ones’ eyes. He’s also the Daddy that teaches the hard lessons and pushes you to keep your word. He walks through the bad habits with you and guides you out of it. He encourages you to rise above your own low expectations and supports you in your endeavors. Just come watch the twinkle in his eye – his love for these precious little ones cannot be hidden.

Loving on his little girls.

Look at the trust in her eyes.

Such a playmate. =)

Matthew is an AMAZING hubby. He’s the one who spontaneously comes home with flowers or a frosty. Offers backrubs and my favorite, foot massages, after long and hard days. Just sits with me and snuggles when all I want to do after a long and exhausting day is just zone out watching some netflix. He listens to and accepts the hard, raw feelings with wisdom and understanding that a good night’s sleep will refresh and help add perspective. And he loves deeply. With such compassion and thought. And has such self control to laugh at his own mistakes with sincere humor. He gets up after my nightmare and checks the house so I can sleep easier. He smashes those NASTY creek bugs that make my skin crawl. And he runs to be my teammate before I’ve even voiced a need. And NO he’s not up for grabs. I got him. He’s mine!!! =) I really am blessed beyond measure.

But most importantly, my Matthew is a WONDERFUL God-honoring man. His heartbeat is true to His Creator. Kingdom work remains on his mind. And poverty, human trafficking, social injustice and people’s’ lostness bring tears to his eyes. He is passionate about the Word and his passion is grounded in unshakable assurance. He is willing to do the hard and thankless work that God would receive all the glory. And he is completely honest when he messes up, trying again and fighting HARD the good fight to keep the Faith. His heart bleeds for the Lord, communicating the Lord to me, his kids, his extended family, the church and the world. He will go and do and be whenever and wherever the Lord calls. He is rock solid in his faith and is the first to humbly admit his flaws. I am so thankful for a lifelong friendship with this brother in Christ.

Yep, today is my man’s birthday. And I could not be more proud of his sacrifice and devotion and reckless love.

Each year keeps getting better and better.

I am so unbelievably blessed…

by my Matthew.