i’m allowed to lust
March 18th, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
over this guy
(it’s my husband, in case you were wondering)
today i had lunch with cathi, who oversees finance amongst other things at life. out of nowhere, she mentioned how she overheard another staff member talk about my husband…saying how much he enjoyed working with him. and then she said everyone she’s heard talk about him just raves about him. she’s not the first person to tell me this, either. his boss, john, has also expressed how much he enjoys working with my man.
so yeah. um, i married that guy. and he’s a freakin rockstar.
what do you love about your spouse? and, if you’re not married, what WOULD you love about your spouse?
Marriage
mandy said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:13 pm
our seminary’s preaching professors are telling me that my husband is the best student preacher they’ve ever heard.
i wanna look at them and say “i know!” but instead i smile and give a sincere “oh wow - thank you so much.”
Joey said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I’m about to get married - in 8 weeks and 3 days to be precise - to the most awesome guy! I love that he cares about people, he is so considerate, he loves to answer difficult ‘God-questions’ and he always puts other people before himself.
And he’s hot! And I really fancy him! Which is totally a bonus!
West said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I like to watch my wife do her hair/put her face on….I love it when she comes into the living room just after prepping for “going somewhere”. Her hair flows and her walk is so confident…….it’s cool…and hot
The other thing is that she is so awesome with the kids that I get all “smiley” when she does something that I seem to have a hard tome with.
Then there’s the fact that she puts up with a complete derelict like me……I don’t deserve her.
Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous! said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I’m not getting married for 37 more years, give or take a few, but I’m looking forward to going to the aquarium with him and having him kiss me right there with all the little fishies watching.
They’ll be jealous, no?
Ewald said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:27 pm
We have been married for 10 years this year. I love my wife’s ambition. She’s a woman with vision and very creative.
She’s a self motivator and knows what she wants.
Well maybe I should go and score points…stop telling u guys about her and whisper it in HER ear! Good post!
Brad Ruggles said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm
My wife rocks my world. I don’t know too many women who are as adventurous as she is. She’s willing to go anywhere and do anything with me.
Brad Ruggles
http://www.bradrugges.com
Tara said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Anne…it’s so great to hear you talk about your husband. I often wish you’d blog more about him. :-)
Kate W said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Ryan has this amazing work ethic and integrity. He’s genuinely nice to people, I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like the guy. And he spoils me absolutely rotten. He doesn’t really open up to anyone, so I always feel priveleged that he opens up to me.
Tara said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:40 pm
My man is good at bringing me down a notch (or a few) when I need him to.
He also has a good head on his shoulders and thinks before he acts. I love it!
Ewald said,
March 18, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Anne how long have you been married?
David said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I would love someone who understands my crazy time schedule and what I’m pursuing.(lighting designer/touring). I have not heard of many touring roadies that are happily married.
nicky said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Adrian and I will be married for 5 years this year and are expecting our first baby. He is the most genuine, super talented, take anything on, best friend I could imagine. I am so proud to call him mine. I could go on and on about him :) Plus it doesn’t hurt that he is totally gorgeous!
Becky said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I would love it if my husband laughs at the same things I laugh at.
Monica said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:20 pm
well, he puts up with my moodiness, for one. he’s the sane one. I’m the redhead. total spaz. and he works hard for us too.
Carole Turner said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I have been married almost 14 years and I love my husband more today then I did the day I married him.
He’s kind, humble, serving, gorgeous, loving and super hot.
I am very blessed and I do not deserve him.
BUSH said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:22 pm
i love maris’ heart for God & adoption. we’re in the process of our firs adoption right now,and it’s an incredible journey.
on a completely non-spiritual lust: she’s hot & she’s the same height as me 5′11 and i freaking love that.
David said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Well, first off my wife is pretty darn good-looking.
More importantly the woman loves God more than anything and I know that helps her love me more than she is able to on her own (and believe me, she needs the help). Before we started dating I noticed that when she worshiped God it was just her and God. It was the most beautiful and intimate thing I had ever seen and I knew I wanted what she had. I knew I wanted her to love me like she loves God.
Did I mention she is pretty hot too?
amy c said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Well………. We will celebrate 15 years of marriage this April. Woohoo!!! He pushes me when I need it, reminds me to take a break as needed, and he is a pretty good cook! Not too mention that I think he is good looking. and the best sound engineer in the business.
Nancy said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:35 pm
My husband makes me laugh. Every day.
See my valentine story here:
http://nancyslostandfound.blogspot.com/2008/02/us-as-biscuits.html
Cindy Beall said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Uh, like everything. Totally.
John Ireland said,
March 18, 2008 at 3:58 pm
1) that she loves me in a way i do not deserve and…
2) that she is my best friend!
Anne Jackson said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:01 pm
we’ll be married 5 years on june 27!
this is so fun reading these!!
John Ireland said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:02 pm
oh, yeah…
she is a phenomenal teacher, pastor and shepherd of college students!
yeah, i could brag on her for a good while.
Phil Thompson said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I love my wife’s laugh, her smile, her strong desire to serve God no matter what the cost and her tender care for our son. (She’s got nice legs too)!
Jen said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:27 pm
I love that my husband prefers others before himself, and usually that ends up being me. He gives selflessly and does not spend time thinking on what he needs or even wants. I love that I have to remind him of those things. I love that he loves me well, always seeking to do things better.
jess said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I will always take an opportunity to brag about that man of mine!
Ian is TRULY my bestest friend in the whole world. We never grow tired of each other! Everyone LOVES him (WOO is his biggest strength). He just loves God, loves me and loves people. He suprises people with his heart to minister to people and his knowledge of the Bible. I couldn’t be more proud of him. And he is SMOKIN’ HOTT. :) We will be married 2 years in June and are expecting our first son in July. I LOVE THIS MAN!!
Anna said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Okay, these are the sweetest comments I have ever read. Wow…
Kenyon said,
March 18, 2008 at 4:46 pm
My wife…where do I start. 1. She married me. 2. She is still married to me. 3. Our relationship seems to deepen more and more year after year. 4. She has perhaps the quickest most creative wit of all time. 5. She loves her family. 6. She knows exactly how to treat me right. 7. She really has a heart for Truth. 8. She deeply cares about her friends. 9. She is truly hurt/sorrowed by those who reject Jesus. 10. She lets me drive the good car. 11. She is coming into her own as she transitions jobs/career right now. 12. She is not afraid to try new things. Oh, out of time, but there is so much more…thanks for creating some space to think about this!
scott blair said,
March 18, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I love that my wife is a strong and independent woman. I love that she doesn’t “need” me but instead wants to be with me and chooses to be with me every day. I love that she is an amazing wife, mother and daughter. She’s an incredible leader and as a high school teacher, I love her passion for what she does and the students she sheppards. She’s truly my Proverbs 31 woman.
scott blair said,
March 18, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Umm…make that shepherds and not sheppards. Dang it Anne! Can’t you get spell check on this thing?
Rocks In My Dryer said,
March 18, 2008 at 5:26 pm
I love that my man makes me laugh until my stomach hurts, almost every day.
krysta said,
March 18, 2008 at 5:28 pm
well isn’t this timely? vince and realized how much we love each other when i was overseas for three weeks. i missed laughing and getting irritated and eating his yummy dinners and watching him talk about his dreams with his ridiculously animated and confident presence.
God bless that kid … he’s in for a real adventure :)
our first pre-engagement class is tonight …
Lynse Leanne said,
March 18, 2008 at 5:40 pm
my almost husband (18 days) has an amazing passion to help people. He will do anything for anyone…and i love it.
He also is hilarious…he doesnt let me take things too seriously.
Yonas said,
March 18, 2008 at 6:10 pm
My timeline to find my future wife is 2010. Based on my experience and what God has possibly been trying to show me, I may be meeting her outside the US.
Two more years to go!
p.s. Anne’s anniversary is definitely close to my birthday (but yeah, I ain’t putting my birthday on the internet for the world to see).
Soliloquy said,
March 18, 2008 at 6:41 pm
I just posted on this very topic on February 29th. I married waaaaay up! I hear ya’, girl. I think God was serious when he said the “woman’s desire would be for her husband” in Genesis. Whoo - is it getting HOT in here?!
http://truthinsoliloquy.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/i-soooooo-married-up/
cathi linch said,
March 18, 2008 at 6:51 pm
among other things,
1) never-ending patience
2) unconditional acceptance and love
3) that he’s given me the three most beautiful children in all the world
candyce said,
March 18, 2008 at 7:13 pm
i’m sooooo over ‘what i would like him to be like’ lists. seriously… but in the interest of conversation…
he should love Jesus deeply. he should love those Jesus loves deeply. i should find him rather attractive (it always helps :). he should like good music and movies. if he happens to be tone deaf, he should avoid singing. he shouldn’t be old enough to be my dad. beyond those things, it’s pretty wide open…
mainly, i would love it if i knew him. i’d love the assurance that he really exists. :)
jon mckanna said,
March 18, 2008 at 7:44 pm
my wife ROCKS!!!
kasey has been given gifts from God to bring healing to people and to improve their quality of life… let me explain… kasey is a physical therapist and works with people every day to be able to function in life and get back to life as they used to know it. she has a burning passion to do this, and especially to assist people in getting the wheelchairs that will best meet their needs. she also loves to work with people who suffer from traumatic brain injury. she even runs a support group for them, and their families.
so like i said, my wife ROCKS!!!
erin said,
March 18, 2008 at 7:57 pm
yeah my hubby is hot too! very! but most of all i love his sweetness. he would give the shirt off of his back for anyone and i mean literally. right now i am really digging how much he seems to be falling in love with our daughter. she just turned a year and i dont know what is it about now (maybe babies just are hard for men) but he just loves to be with her and it just makes my heart melt.
megan said,
March 18, 2008 at 9:35 pm
my hubby always makes me laugh; many times a day! we have so much fun together! he really is my best friend.
he’s super hot too :)
Chris Rogers said,
March 18, 2008 at 10:21 pm
i always have people telling me how incredibly nice and sincere my wife is. i love that everyone around me can see what i see in my wife on a daily basis. i am truly blessed. oh yeah, and she is way hot!
tymm said,
March 18, 2008 at 11:08 pm
I love that my wife introduced me to Jesus Christ. There are a zillion other things I love about her - but that one seems to trump them all…
Joe Louthan said,
March 19, 2008 at 12:06 am
As somebody who has been divorced for 2 years…
Reading these comments have brought pure joy into my heart.
I get to take a glimpse into a bunch of marriages and I think to myself two things:
1. How great is our God.
2. I know for a fact that marriage is the mirror of the image of God.
I hope that more people will post. This is truly wonderful.
jon said,
March 19, 2008 at 5:41 am
so i was post 38…my wife rocks…and i left out that she’s a HOTTTTTIE!!!
Carol said,
March 19, 2008 at 5:56 am
My love tank is never empty being married to this phenomenal man! Ah, the power of love! It’s like standing in line to ride a wild and exhilarating roller coaster. This ride is full of twists, turns, and excitement! After forty years, we wake up in a new world every day! His priorities are God, Wife, Church. And I lOVE his favorite question, “Now, what can I do for you?” It melts my heart and from Day 1 of our marriage, he says “You are the only woman in my life, you are the only woman I ever want in my life, and the only woman I admire to love forever!” He is my lover, my best friend, my hero, my confidante! Oh, and guess what, my Pastor!! (Okay Anne and great to lust at!) :)
pinkcamojeep said,
March 19, 2008 at 5:57 am
There are three things that truly stand out about my husband:
He can do absolutely anything that he WANTS to. He has hung sheet rock, fixed brake systems on our car and made beds. He can rewire outlets, fix a leaf blower and grow a huge, mean garden. If he sets his mind to it, he can do it.
He is as loyal as any Golden Retreiver you’ve ever met. If you befriend him, he will always, always be your friend. always.
And he makes me (and everyone else) laugh (even when I don’t want to). He’s just so funny. really. I don’t know how he does it.
5-26 will be 24 years for us! whoohoo.
Patrick Sievert said,
March 19, 2008 at 7:22 am
Hott!
P.S. - I’m unabashedly pimping my blog today (it’s a guest blogger, so I think that makes it okay to make a post like this, right? right? maybe?)
cool dad said,
March 19, 2008 at 8:01 am
Cool Mum is smart, funny, and sweetly sarcastic. She is a loving mum and works hard to care for our home. She is hungry for Jesus. And she thinks I’m a-good lookin’.
jill said,
March 19, 2008 at 8:19 am
I love that I like him! Really, not only am I madly in love but I LIKE the guy - like his personality, like his humor, like how he is as a father, like his looks, like his heart, I even like hanging out with him! :) I also love that he knows me and what I need - and apparently what I like, too!
Natalie Witcher said,
March 19, 2008 at 9:13 am
He makes me laugh every day.
D said,
March 19, 2008 at 9:39 am
The wife is gorgeous beyond belief, inspires me to reach for God and put Him first, laughs at every dumb joke, never requires me to be ‘perfect’ or consistently ‘awesome’, knows all the broken down places in me and likes me regardless.
She also plays piano and sings wonderfully, loves good sushi (and not because it’s trendy), asks me to crank up the music so we can sing loud in the car to Weezer, is delightfully picky about her coffee, plans to give our son a mohawk as soon as possible, and fights crime as a costumed vigilante.
Now if only she wasn’t imaginary! ;)
Jenny867-5309 said,
March 19, 2008 at 10:05 am
I’m with Shannon…my man can have me in stitches all day long.
becky said,
March 19, 2008 at 11:10 am
been married to mine for 31 years and when he was interviewed last sunday for our service …..his heart for God right now is HUGE and making him ever more attractive. We had 20 years without Christ and this last 10 has been messier but way more exciting.
Lori Bailey said,
March 19, 2008 at 12:56 pm
He’s wicked smart and it comes through in everything about him - his perspective on life, the ideas he comes up with, his sense of humor…I’m always eager to hear what he has to say. After 20 years together (15 yrs married) we still stay up way too late talking.
AnnieLaurie said,
March 19, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I love my husband because he is kind, loving, patient (most of the time), considerate, does ALL the cleaning, watches american idol with me, prays with me every night, makes me laugh, makes up random songs and sings them to me, loves Jesus SO much, and speaks all FIVE of my love languages. and he is H-O-T!
tony said,
March 19, 2008 at 4:29 pm
i’ve waited almost two full days and my wife hasn’t posted anything yet - oh well….
but she’s a Christ following southern belle who has given her life to help save childrens’ souls, graceful and whimsical, bright and beautiful, small and petite, loving and extremely forgiving….and thank God that my sons take after her, not me…and i love her deeply.
(plus she shaves both her legs regularly and not just to the knee)
tunz said,
March 21, 2008 at 10:22 am
I love that my husband excels at being gentile. He is meek and has a kind heart. He is also passionate and loud when at the right times. He is a Chaplain with a hospice program and loves on families going through loss, yet he gives hope to those around him. This morning he is having church service with people with Alzheimer’s. I respect him a lot.
Sunny said,
March 23, 2008 at 11:38 pm
My wife is the best. She’s put up with me now for 13 years and she is a fantastic mom to our three kids. And BTW, I enjoy working with your husband as well.
Kelli said,
June 5, 2008 at 7:37 am
Im so late to this. But the other night we went out with some friends from church, and I couldnt stop touching my husbands arm. I just couldnt believe that we were there in that moment, toddler free : ), he was looking good, smelling good, and I was just so glad he chose me.
Lately I’ve been praying for him more than ever, and wow…God is deepening my love for him.
Johanna said,
June 15, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Well.. I’m getting married in December!! and I love that he just puts me and other people before himself. He always has a encouraging word.
He’s hot too!!! lol… yesterday I confessed to him that I wanted to show him off!!!
he laughed.