The Good Wife
A good friend
once told me, “when you’re not looking for love, love will find you.”
I’ll never
forget the first time I saw my wife Ginger. It wasn’t from across the room, no,
it was in a picture book. Gin and I met through a dating service. When I saw
her picture and biography, I knew I had to meet her.
I had been
dating for a few years and was beginning to wonder if I would ever meet
someone. Our first meeting almost didn’t happen as I was 10 minutes late to our
first date. She told me if I would have been any later, she would have left.
We met at Chuy’s
on Westheimer. Almost instantly we hit it off. We stayed out that night till 2 AM
in the morning talking. It was the best date I had ever had in my life.
We dated for two
years and then on March 27, 1999 we got married. I remember seeing her at the
end of the aisle in her wedding dress, I choked up because she was so
beautiful, she looked like an angel that had come from heaven to save me. I had
finally found the woman of my dreams.
Over the years
we have had lots of ups and downs. My career has been interesting. Every time
something went wrong, she was always there right by my side supporting me,
encouraging me and most importantly loving me unconditionally.
I am a pretty
goofy person. I’m definitely different. Up until I had met her, I never let
anyone see who I truly was. That all changed with her. She accepted me for who
I am. Laughter has always been a big part of our relationship and our family.
We have so much joy and happiness and it all started with her because she
welcomed me into her life.
There was a
stretch of time when I was traveling a lot. I was on the road every week. She
was at home taking care of our two young sons. She never complained, she just
moved forward continuing to love me. She would hear stories from the other
wives at the company I worked for where they complained about how their husbands
were out drinking and partying and socializing with women. Still she trusted me
and continued to love me.
She is my best
friend and my soulmate. A few years ago I was frustrated about my job. I had a
really good year and expected to get an above average annual review, but I didn’t
get it (now I understand why). That night she told me something I will never
forget.
“You are
the best man I have ever known and I love you.” It still brings tears to my eyes when I
think of that night. It drives me to be the kind of husband and man she needs
in her life.
Last summer,
Gin and the boys got Covid and at one point there was a fear she would have to
go to the hospital. I didn’t sleep a wink because I was so afraid, I would lose
her. I can’t fathom the thought of what I would do if I
lost her.
She is my rock!
We always tell each other “you’re stuck with me.”
Everyday I
thank God for bringing her into my life. I am living the dream. We’re growing
old together and its awesome!
Proverbs 31
talks about the Good Wife and how she does him good and not harm, how
she gets up early to prepare meals for the family. How she is strong and
respected by the community and looks to the future with joy. Most importantly
it talks about how she loves and respects the Lord. Gin does all of these
things and more!
She is the Best
Woman I know.
Thank you, Gin,
for making my dreams come true. Thank you for giving me two awesome sons and
most importantly, thank you for loving me for who I am. You have shaped me into
the man I am today and I will love and cherish you until the day I die.
Happy 22nd
wedding anniversary darling!
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