24

today my wife is 24 (sorry, not a post about the tv show). because it is a special day i thought i would take a minute to share a little about her and the things i appreciate...also because i never finished my mothers day post about her, oops.

christe made a request late last week pertaining to her birthday. "can we eat in on my birthday and give the money we would have spent on dinner to someone in need?" this request sums up the type of person my wife is, on her special day, the day in which everything is supposed to be about her, she wants to deflect the blessing on someone else selflessly.

my wife is someone who questions her ability to mother and then shows endless patience and love in raising our son. time after time i watch christe entertain beniah as he giggles uncontrollably. she is the type of mother i prayed for before i was married. someone who is smart, college-educated and passionate, but humbly serves coffee because that also is the best way to serve her family.

for those of you who don't know, christe is an introvert. unfortunately for you that means her energetic side comes out most often when we are alone, when she dances and bounces around the house when excited or hears a favorite song. when she jumps on me, wrapping me in arms and legs then slides down me like a firemens pole. this is the christe that give me energy.

my support when i am down, my helper and friend. someone who cares more for others than she cares about herself. thank you for all you are. happy birthday!