A year ago we were homeless and living with Don's parents in California. This year we are in our own home and enjoying Arizona. Don always had faith that the Lord would bless us beyond our wildest dreams and He has.
I so grateful for a wonderful husband. I could list all of the things that he is not (that I unfortunately had to endure with other husbands), but instead will say what he is.
Don is kind and generous to all he comes in contact with. He will give the beggar our last $20 and know that it really wasn't his (Don's) money in the first place. I have seen him raise the spirits of those in need so many times.
Don is compassionate with me. He empathizes with me when I get sick and is right there to take care of me and serve me. It's so amazing the things he does for me, not only when I'm sick, but every day.
Don is dedicated to the Lord. He takes his relationship with the Lord seriously, scripture study and prayer are not hit and miss with him. They are daily habits. He is always ready, willing and worthy to give a Priesthood blessing. He magnifies his calling. He truly loves those he serves and we spend hours each day talking about the Young Single Adults and how we can help them.
Don loves his children. He loves being a daddy and a grandpa. He helps them in any way he can and is committed to being a good daddy.
Don increases his knowledge daily. He doesn't watch TV, but instead reads and learns new things that will help us become more healthy and strong. Sometimes it seems like he is a walking medical encyclopedia. I can ask him questions and he knows the answers, thus saving me the task of looking them up.
Don encourages me to be creative. Early in our marriage Don noticed how happy I was as a homemaker and creator. I love to make things and he has been so supportive in my quest to create.
Don is my sweetheart. He is the one who holds me when I get anxious and nervous. He is the one I love to dance with.
He is a gentleman and will hold my hand, open the door, help me with my coat and put his coat on me if I get cold. He lets me sit by the window on the airplane. He'll carry my purse and scriptures for me.
He lets me drive if I want to, he doesn't always have to drive. He takes me for walks. He give me back rubs and foot massages. He makes special music CDs for me with all of my favorite songs. He always offers to buy me a soda or a candy bar when we're checking out at the store.
He is my traveling companion and will read books to me while we drive, or vice versa. He makes sure we have a private room whenever we travel. He lets me sleep in EVERYDAY. He makes me treats, like ice cream and cheese w/apples.
He likes having his picture take with me. I love having my picture taken with him.
He exercises at least once a day, if not twice. He eats good things and watches his diet.
He can fix things. He can fix the car, the motorcycle, the plumbing, the pool, the walls, the lights, the speakers, the fridge, the cabinets, the dishwasher, and the list goes on. He is a great handyman and mechanic.
He is my true love and I love him with all of my heart, forever and ever.
