Thursday, November 17, 2011

Why I Love My Husband

You know those silly childhood "premonitions" about what your future spouse will be like? What kind of career, what kind of family, what kind of car? That sort of thing?

I didn't set a whole lot of goals for my future husband. Didn't care where he was from or where we'd live. Didn't care what sort of car he'd drive, or what his career might be. I have, at certain times, actually vowed never to marry a cowboy. I certainly never dreamed of marrying a hunter, who would hang deer antlers on my wall. I would have preferred to be closer to my family.

One premonition has stuck with me, though. I can't remember now if it was a dream or just a very vivid wish, but I remember the vision. I was standing in an auditorium (all my dreams revolved around the theatre in those days) and someone was standing behind me, with his arms around me. I couldn't see his face, and I didn't know his name, but there were two things I knew without question.

One, he loved me. Utterly. Unconditionally.

Two, he supported me. In all my dreams, in all my worries, in all my crazy delusions.

And he does.

And he does.

Happy Birthday, Jerry, my love. Someday I hope I can deserve you.

11 comments:

  1. What a lovely post! Happy birthday Robin's husband :-)

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  2. Wonderful tribute, Robin. Happy Birthday to your honey.

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  3. So sweet Robin :) Jerry sounds amazing. Is that Mt. Timp or Bountiful?

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  4. Thanks, guys.

    Angela- he IS amazing. And frustratingly humble to boot. And that's Timp. Of course. ;)

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  5. Beautiful! Your hubby is a lucky man. : )

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  6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY!

    I'm so glad I didn't miss this post.

    I didn't have a lot of check list things for my husband but I love your vision. We want to be loved. We want to be supported. And mine had to make me laugh- a lot- I was enough drama for two people.

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  7. E.R. - I'm the lucky one.

    Thanks, Tina. Jerry and I do tend to induce sugar shock. ;)

    Shelly - laughter is a must, fo' sho'. :D

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  8. Thanks to all that wished me a happy birthday! Especially to the MOST WONDERFUL WOMAN in the WORLD!!! It takes a lot to put up with me and you do it with a grin and a Smile every single day. I LOVE YOU so very much. Thanks for everything BABE!!!

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  9. Awe, this was so sweet, Robin. A really nice heart-filled post. You are a lucky woman!

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  10. Yay! Jerry commented on my blog! I love you, honey!

    Jenn - Yes, I am the luckiest woman ever. Well I know it.

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