One of the comments I get in regards to my family more often than any other is, "I don't know how you do it." Well the thing is, truth be told, I don't. At least I don't do it by myself. I look at my life and it works as well as it does, because Josh and I work together so well.


So today, in honor of Love Thursday, I am dedicating this post to Josh, my husband of eleven years, my very best friend, and an incredible dad to eleven children. I say eleven kids already, because even though Solomon is not home yet, he is very much already in our hearts and a part of our family. Hearing Josh talk about him, and finding Solomon's pictures on Josh's desk at work, melt my heart.

I am so grateful to have a husband who:

- Enjoys spending time with his family and values family over all else.
- Has the same priorities as I do, has the same life goals as I do, and finds joy in the same things that I do.
- Has strong faith.
- Works hard to provide for his family, but does not feel it to be a burden.
- Cherishes me.
- Can make me laugh until I cry, and does it often.
- Who regularly spends time running kids around so I don't have to.
- Who has taken over the job has head grocery-shopper, which involves three carts, careful budgeting and a good chunk of time, but results in not only a most grateful wife, but the admiration of (at least) half of our town.
- Gets down and wrestles with the kids.
- Loves to cook, and is darn good at it.
- Everyone likes. Seriously, everyone likes him. Little kids, adults, senior citizens, heck, even teenagers think he is cool. He is cool.
- Prays that our paperwork will get done quickly for Solomon, and enjoys talking about adoption stuff with me.
- Fills up my huge insulated mug with Diet Dr. Pepper when I am having a rough day.
- Is fun. He's loads of fun.
- Can handle all of our kids on his own on the rare occasion that is necessary, and does so without complaints.
- Respects me.
- Has a passion for helping orphaned children and others throughout the world.
- Is willing to broaden his horizons and his knowledge.
- Trusts me.
- Is soft-hearted and unselfish in so many ways.
- Is willing to have 11 kids!


I could go on and on, but these are just a handful of the things I love about Josh. Having our social worker come last week and having lots of discussions about our marriage, family, parenting and relationship with each other and with the social worker, has really had me thinking all week how awesome our marriage truly is, and how grateful I am for my husband.

Other posts on adoption and marriage here.