Next to Me

I brag on my Beloved all the time - even when I'm sharing silly things he says or the times he makes my eye twitch. I feel like I won the Husband Lottery when it comes to my partner. He is my heart and I'm thankful for him always. And he's had a stressful few weeks and he deserves a sappy love letter. ;)

While I was in the hospital it fell to him to maintain the house, dog, work, insurance, correspondence, decisions, paperwork, etc - and he handled it like a rock star! All while trying to not worry too much about his sick wife and tiny baby.

The day Alice was born he left work and came up to the hospital because I didn't answer my cell phone and he got worried. When he arrived, mom let him know I was down in Radiology having a doppler scan on my arms. Within a few minutes a "Code Blue in Radiology" went through the hospital and they ran down the stairs.

I don't remember anything but waking up back in my hospital room with a visibly upset husband and a slew of fast moving medical professionals asking me all kinds of questions. We had a baby a few hours later. Apparently while the Radiology techs were delivering the results I had a seizure on the table and ended up on the floor where they found me - hence the Code Blue.

Several days later when I felt more like me I had a nurse that was present tell me to never doubt my husband loves me. And while it's good to hear from someone on the outside, I already knew.

He's got a bit of a soft spot when it comes to me. ;)

When I was in my car accident and he arrived on the scene he immediately came to me and hugged me and asked me if I was okay. The tow truck driver said "wow, usually the first thing people ask about is the car." My Beloved said "I couldn't care less about the car" and I smiled.

Because he loves me first.

Always has.

And now he loves her too - and it brings me so much joy to see our tiny little girl in his arms.

Alice and her Daddy

My mom used to tell him to find a normal girlfriend before we got married (she was joking....I think) and when I say "see - you totally should have found a normal girlfriend", he says "you're normal!" Foolish boy blinded by love! ;)

He is my best friend, my support, my encourager (that's not a word but I don't care.) He makes me laugh, he doesn't run when I cry and he tolerates my crazy.

And I love him. A whole lot.

I heard this song a few months ago and it makes me think of Daniel. I never have to doubt that he will be by my side.

I scared him and that breaks my heart but he seems to be recovered. Our little family seems to be recovering well and for that I'm thankful to a healing God with a plan. And I'm thankful He sent me my Beloved, for my Beloved is mine. 

And I'd be a hot mess without him!

Daniel, thanks for loving me no matter what. I love you. A whole lot!

Until next time....