I Married the Best of the Best

How could I have been so blessed! Truly, I have the best husband in the world. Now, I realize that many women think their husbands are the best--and it may be so, for them. Why do I think Mike is so great? Read on...

• He puts up with my moodiness, and even helps it to go away.
• He can read my mind, but only when necessary.
• He puts the lid down.
• He vacuums and mops floors.
• He cleans bathrooms.
• He cooks breakfast in bed for me (not that I am in bed very often for him to do this)
• He has dinner ready for me when I come home from work.
• He calls the kids and checks up on them.
• He calls my mom and talks with her.
• He calls my brother.
• He goes to Rexburg and includes my sister's daughter (Rachael) in the Wakefield activities.
• He is worthy to give priesthood blessings.
• He is worthy to work in the temple.
• He sacrifices so many things for me and for the family.
• He has brought home and tended a four-year-old grandson for three weeks.
• He loves his grandkids and knows how to play with them.
• He is a father to five, and all love and respect him.
• He checks up on his family (dad, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews) and is there for them.
• He has taught our children about the gospel and the Savior.
• He is an example.
• He has been a positive influence for hundreds of teenagers.
• He loves the Lord.
• He loves me, unconditionally.
• He is talented and shares his talents with others.
• He encourages me to stretch and grow with my challenges and responsibilities.
• When things get tough, he keeps on going.
• He says "yes" when asked to serve in the Church.
• He will drop everything to run to my rescue.
• He will drop everything to help the kids, and any other family member.
• He teaches an awesome Gospel Doctrine lesson.

The list goes on, and on, and on, and on. After 25 years, he is more awesome than I could ever imagine and my love and appreciation for him continue to grow. He really is the Best of the Best.