Scrubs, Slippers, and Mochas

I'll never forget one of the first mornings I saw him there at staff devotions at Spring Canyon. He was sitting in his scrubs and slippers sipping on a mocha he just whipped up before devos. I looked over at that rugged young man and thought to myself. That man is gonna be sipping on mochas in those scrubs and slippers in my living room someday, cause he's gonna be mine... 7 years later that man sits in my living room every Saturday morning sipping on mochas in those same ol' scrubs and slippers and I treasure every minute of it cause he's mine!

I've told of how I love Peter and Anna and related their little adventures. I've talked of my garden and my newfound passion for that. But now I want to tell you about my handsome genius; the man behind it all: the kids, the house, the yard, the dreams, the answer to my prayers. He's quiet, so not everyone gets to see the sides I get to see. That's why I thought I'd shine a little light on this wonderful man I get to call "my husband."

1. He's the most grounded person I have ever met. His faith in God is anchored in truth. It's a steady walk that he has with the Lord. He's loyal. His convictions run deep. There's no swaying him to do a thing he doesn't absolutely feel one hundred percent about. He marches to the tune of his own drum, and opinion polls mean nothing to him. One of his most used phrases is "keep it real" and that's just what he does. He's solid as a rock


2. He puts one hundred percent into whatever he's doing. There's no half hearted anything. He works hard at work and is respected for it, and plays hard at home and his kids love him for it! He's a awesome husband, father and pilot because he puts everything he has on the line.


3. I love his mind. He loves to learn and he loves to read. He's a genius, but he keeps it simple. I love that he's kind of an enigma. You never can quite figure him out. He's a man of few words, but that works out great cause I got plenty for the both of us:).
   
4. I love adventures with him. He's totally versed in everything about the outdoors from climbing to camping, so I feel safe doing anything with him. He's always thinking ten steps ahead with hot water on the ready for hot cocoa and soup, and a sleeping system that makes it cozier on a camping trip in the wilderness than in my own bed at home.


5. He totally enjoys life to the fullest. It makes it easy to feel like a kid when I'm with him, because he's always seizing the moment. Another favorite quote of his is "you can sleep when you're dead." He stretches his hours into the night just to cram everything into his day that he possibly can.


6. He's mastered the art of mocha making, and I can always count on one on a Saturday morning.


7. He is totally handsome! I love his strong weathered hands, dark skin and his deep blue eyes.


8. He's the only person I know who will have me laughing days after he says something. It must be the combination of the above that make him all the funnier. I love watching him watch "America's funniest home videos" because he laughs hysterically every time he watches it, and I don't mean little chuckles: I mean all out belly laughter! And I love his laugh.


9. He does the dishes, cooks dinners, changes diapers, cleans toilets and serves beside me. He doesn't hesitate to roll up his sleeves and help, and he doesn't expect a thing in return. He's a servant leader and there's nobody in this world that I'd rather be married to than him!