Expressions of Love

One night this week Mr. Stannix came home late after a long day looking exhausted. I had never seen him so tired! He's held up a pretty crazy schedule for the passed little while with work, school, church callings, and family responsibilities and it finally seemed to be catching up to him. I figured he could use a little pick-me-up and wanted him to know how much I adore him and appreciate all that he does. After dropping him off at work Friday morning the kids and I went and picked him up a couple new dress shirts. When we got home the kids colored some pictures for him while I made him a card and wrote him a special note. I was so excited for him to come home that night and find his special gift and love note. I forgot it was casual Friday, which meant he didn't go upstairs to change after work. Finally after what seemed like the longest night of my life it was time to head up to bed. I was brushing my teeth when he actually discovered it, but the look of gratitude in his eyes and the giant hug I got when I came upstairs said it all. It's little moments like these, whether special notes, a thoughtful gift or just simple expressions of appreciation that help to keep our marriage strong and our love for each other growing. 

I love what Spencer W. Kimball says about marriage in this talk about the formula for a happy marriage.

"First there must be the proper approach toward marriage. A person must try to select a spouse who is as nearly perfect as possible in all the matters which are of importance to him. Second, there must be a great unselfishness. All should be done for the good of the family. Third, there must be continued courting and expressions of affection, kindness, and consideration to keep love alive and growing. Fourth, the commandments of the Lord, as defined in the gospel of Jesus Christ, must be lived completely. With these ingredients properly mixed and continually kept functioning, it is quite impossible for unhappiness to come, misunderstandings to continue, or breaks to occur."

~Spencer W. Kimball

I am so grateful to have such a dedicated and hard working husband. It's not easy juggling all of the things he does on a daily bases, but somehow he manages to do it, and I hardly ever hear him complain. We are both the busiest we've probably been in our entire lives, but it's so great to have each other!