I didn't get a chance to take a birthday picture because of our super busy schedule this week, but I wanted to share 55 wonderful things about Rich for his birthday.

55 Fabulous things about Rich

• 1. He smiles at me like there is nobody else in the world with us.
• 2. He has taught our sons how to love their wives.
• 3. He is a hard worker.
• 4. He has made sure I can always feel secure in his love.
• 5. He is faithful to God.
• 6. He is faithful to me.
• 7. He is faithful to our family.
• 8. He slows me down to see the beauty in the world.
• 9. He is not critical.
• 10. However, when he needs to correct, it is always clear that it is from a desire for good, and not to scold or shame.
• 11. He remembers.
• 12. He kisses me like he did when we were first going out together.
• 13. He still dances.
• 14. He makes me laugh like nobody else can.
• 15. He figures out what I mean when I tell a joke badly, and laughs with me.
• 16. He makes sure his desert flower is never too cold (as much as is humanly possible).
• 17. He always shares something tasty he has had to eat.
• 18. He loves my cooking and lets me know it.
• 19. He is always learning.
• 20. He takes me seriously.
• 21. He is willing to be vulnerable with me.
• 22. He is trustworthy.
• 23. He is encouraging.
• 24. He makes sure everyone thinks well of me by how he speaks.
• 25. He does not air our disputes with anyone.
• 26. He is quick to apologize or admit fault when it is there.
• 27. He knows everything I hate about myself, and loves those things.
• 28. He encourages other men to be good husbands and fathers by his example and way of speaking.
• 29. He is the best weatherman out there.
• 30. He sacrifices a lot that he thinks I don't notice, and more that I will probably never know about.
• 31. He shows appreciation for what I do.
• 32. He never acts too cool to like me.
• 33. He holds our marriage with strength and gentleness.
• 34. He holds himself to high standards.
• 35. He can say a million things to me without saying a word.
• 36. He loves God's people.
• 37. He prays for our family.
• 38. He listens to the lives of the saints to model his life on them.
• 39. He takes the time to learn about my activities so he can discuss them with me with some knowledge.
• 40. He proofreads my patterns for grammar and syntax errors.
• 41. He is my photographer and does it for free.
• 42. He always wants to travel with me.
• 43. He works to make sure that all of our goals are achievable.
• 44. He counts my goals as equal to his.
• 45. He seeks my counsel.
• 46. He listens deeply.
• 47. He knows me, even in the littlest things.
• 48. He finds people and their stories interesting.
• 49. He loves to explore the world.
• 50. He seeks beauty.
• 51. He truly shows respect for people, even, especially when he disagrees with them.
• 52. He taught me what it looks like to forgive.
• 53. He is always generous with me.
• 54. He leads with humility.
• 55. He communicates well.

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