The first man I ever met was my Dad. He is an incredible guy, and if you've met him - you know exactly what I'm saying. Hard worker to the core, loves Jesus with everything in him and cares deeply about the people in his life. This year he and my mom celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary, and he is more in love with her every day and it is evident to everyone around him. He is helpful to his neighbors and friends and loves to encourage people. My dad never yelled at us but was firm and raised us diligently to love God and honor him. He is an incredible man. I could go on for hours. 
The next men I met in my life and truly love are my older brothers. And of course when I met them they were just 5 and 3 but my mom tells me often the things they used to say over me. The first story I hear often is when I was just a baby laying in my crib and my brothers leaned over and asked mom "When do we get to play with her?" and another story about my brothers saying "We'll have to pray that she grows up to ask Jesus into her heart." I have incredible older brothers. They were very protective over me growing up and although we were siblings and had our moments they were brief and our house was full of much love. These guys have grown up to be husbands who love their wives and it is evident when you meet them. I'm sure they are more fiercely protective over their wives and children than they were over me. I love spending time with them and being around them because they are loving and kind and hard workers. Just like my dad. 
And then there is my husband - He is amazing. I truly got the cream of the crop with this one. I have a husband who loves God with all that is within him and loves his family. He cares about the spiritual health of our family and will pray with me every morning before leaving for work, even when I'm sleeping and don't realize he did (he sometimes tells me the funny things I say during these non-awake times). He works hard to come home and spend time with us, because being with his family is what he enjoys most. He is respected and liked by his coworkers and everyone who has met him loves him. He is always joyful and always loving. He thinks the best of people and does not judge them. He makes me feel taken care of, loved, appreciated and valued. He sees our children as the precious gifts that they are and he strives to raise them in a way that honors God. My husband puts others needs above his own and when he tells you he will pray for you, he will, passionately. He is genuine and honest (seriously, he will not tell a lie or cheat at any game.) He is a blessing to those around him chooses not to over commit so that he can diligently follow through on his commitments. He takes his job as the leader of our home very seriously, and ensures that all the members of his home are taken care of and loved. We are truly blessed to have this man.There are so many other characteristics I could say about these men in my life, but this short summary will have to do for now. I am so thankful for the unique role they have played in my life and for the blessing I have been given to have a loving father, brothers, and husband. I do not take these gifts for granted.
I love you guys!
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