This is by far my favorite time of year and this month in particular I get to think about all the things that I am grateful for. One of the most precious treasures is my husband, Brian. I have known Brian since I was 18 years old and I adore him. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have him in my life. He loves me in spite of myself sometimes and all the things that are considered annoying or over the top are the things he loves about me. He supports me in all the things that I decide to do and is always there to help me when I need it.
Brian honors his priesthood and fulfills his calling which can be very demanding at times. Sundays are not the same as they once were anymore but he does what is asked of him whenever it is asked. He is an example to me and our boys.
He is a great, GREAT dad. My boys think of him like one of their best friends. Brian has always tried to let the boys find the things that they are interested in and then whatever it was has supported them and encouraged them to find hidden talents or interests even if he wasn’t in particularly interested at the beginning. Each one of our boys carry the best qualities of Brian and each time I see them together I am reminded again how lucky and blessed I am. Brian has always treated me with the upmost respect – never has he raised his voice to me or said something that is demeaning or harmful. Our boys now emulate some of those traits as well. I cannot tell you how many times I have been out with just my boys and they have stopped to open my door to get me in the car or meet me in the garage to bring in the stuff from the car without being asked. Those traits are learned and they learned them from their dad.
I have loved Brian for over half of my life and I am continually surprised and grateful how the love he pours upon me and our boys. He is truly a gift that I treasure and I love him more than he will ever know.
