Since tomorrow I want to shower love and attention on my hubs, I decided to post my Father’s Day message a little early…
I am blessed to be surrounded by some of the most amazing fathers on the planet. My daddy has stood by me through everything, believing in me, and jumping on-board with my dreams (even when he didn’t understand them). And now he is a fantastic grandpa to three beautiful grandbabies… What an awesome example he will be to them!
My baby brother is a man now, and a father to the most beautiful one year old boy on the planet. My big little bro has grown up and matured into this incredible, nurturing, giving, caring, selfless man and daddy. I am so blessed and honored to be his sister.
I have a step-dad who adores me and my family and is always there for us. I have a father-in-law a girl could only ever dream about, who is also such an incredible “Pops” to Mo and Pres. I have Pastors Dino, Craig, and many others to serve as examples of Jesus and Godly men in my everyday life.
And my husband, well, he’s the most amazing man of all. He is a patient, kind, playful, hard-working, teaching daddy. He took care of Presley (with some help) for three months, while keeping up with the house, bills, and oh yeah, working full-time.
Most importantly, he shows Presley and Moses how a woman should be treated. I’ve heard someone say something like “The best thing a man can do for his children is love their mother” and I believe that 100%. In addition, he is one of few consistent male figures in the lives of many of the inner city kids we are able to minister to at BRDC. He shows them honor, respect, and love when others have turned their backs.
This has been the hardest, most challenging, tear-filled year of my life, with more hardship and battles than I have known what to do with. But through it all, I have had Chris all around me… In front of me, being our family’s leader. Behind me, pushing me and believing in me when no one else did. And beside me, fighting with me.
I don’t know a lot of things right now. I am in a tough place… But one thing I know is true. I wouldn’t want to do this life with anyone else than Chris Matt. He is my perfect match, my soul mate, my partner. It’s for him that I was created, and I am so proud to be his wife and the mother of his kids.
I love you, baby. Thank you for loving me the way you do.
