Deb

Yesterday was Deb's birthday. I remember when we first got married. she was so hard on her self. I would tell her that when she was 25 she would look back and laugh and then when she was 25 I told her when she was 30 she would look back and laugh. I love to see how much she has grown. she has more confidence then I ever remember. I sometimes go to her work to get something and have listened to her deal with representatives from different counties and I love to hear her calm some of them down and explain insurance to them. She has a way of staying calm in the right moments. I think of her as the primary, young womens and Relief Society President. everytime she couldn't imagine why the Lord would call her but she worked harder at her callings then most people I know. She loved those she had stewardship over. of course there were some that she struggled with on a personal level, but she tried to make it better. Sometimes we sit and talk about the past and go over some of the regrets we have had and most of hers are about people, how she could have tried a little harder here or there. That tells me where her heart is. Who can't love that quality? She tries new things more and more. she made a pecan pie a few weeks ago. it was great! it didn't look the prettiest but it tasted how it should and she learned what works and doesn't. now she makes pies !!! we have a cherry one sitting on the stove. Of course I wish that she would break up with Edward and spend more time with me. Edward and Jacob both have caused my wife to have un-realistic romantic expectations of me. I don't have sparkly skin nor will I ever wear lipstick. Anyway I Love my wife and I am proud of her and her desire to be a better person each day. We will be married for 19 years come June. thats a long time in todays world but I can't imagine it being with anyone else but her. This year promises to be better then last year and that has kinda been out motto for our marriage.