Happy (Belated) Birthday Steven!

I’m thinking Steven’s birthday kinda sucked this year. His wife probably sobbed 3 or 4 times that day and couldn’t even sing Happy Birthday, let alone make a cake or anything productive like that. And the birthday gift she ordered in the mail has yet to come. Steven though took it all in stride, not even worrying a little bit. Steven’s just wonderful like that.

I often think how incredibly lucky I am to have Steven. He’s the most kind, gentle, considerate, supportive and patient companion I could ask for. As time goes on it only amazes me more and more.

It’s been 8 years since he proposed. Initially I didn’t understand what he was doing. He had taken a bucket and began washing my feet (that being not a normal thing to do, I was beyond confused). He then went on to explain that the greatest example of service he knew of was when Jesus washed the disciple’s feet and all he wanted to do was serve me all his life. It really was a terribly romantic proposal and obviously I said yes. At the time I just assumed he would live up to the promise like any naive little girl in love. And you know what, he does, every single day. I’m sure he wakes up every day still and thinks how can I make this day better for Märia.

Although life isn’t always the easiest, in fact far from it sometimes, I feel like I can get through it with Steven at my side. I get to be one of those people that not only love the person they’re married to, but like them as well, a lot. He’s the one I rely on and want to talk to about everything.

Happy Birthday. I love you.

January 10, 2010   Posted in: Märia's Moments