When you have 3 boys and a wife who is a supermom, it is hard to know how to adequately thank your wife. So, I spent the morning creating a homemade card. Unfortunately, the card looks like it came from an elementary school kid, but it's the thought that counts, right?!
To my wonderful wife (Janet),
As I think about my life and what
I deserve, it is hard to imagine why God would be so gracious to give me you.
He could have chosen anyone, but He gave me a woman of noble character and love
for children. I have not met anyone who loves their kids as much as you. It is
beautiful to watch you parent our children, and I am often convicted by your
joyful sacrifice for them. John Wesley said, “I have learned more about God from my mother
than all the theologians in England.” Having observed you raise our boys for
the last 6 years, I understand the truth of what Wesley has said. Our boys will
understand the love of God because of your unconditional love for them. They
will know Jesus’ substitutionary sacrifice on the cross for their souls because
of your sacrifice for them. They will know the importance of a personal
relationship with Christ because of your deep relationship with them. They will
know the value of prayer because of your prayers for them and with them. They
will know the centrality of the Word of God because of your reading of the
Bible to them each night. They will know the value of work because of your
tireless labor for them. They will understand their fallen condition as sinners
because you are committed to their salvation more than making them just “good
little boys.” They will appreciate the fruit of godly character because of your
consistent discipline of them. They will know how to be tough because you are
committed to raising our boys into men. They will know how to be husbands
because you graciously respect on honor me. And most importantly, they will
know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ because you don’t just give them rules
to obey but you teach them the gospel to transform their hearts, which empowers
them to obey. You are the best mother I know!
Love, Your humbled husband
