Friday, March 4, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!!

Today is Steve's birthday. He's taking the day off of work and we'll be spending the day together. Going out to a movie, then lunch. Tonight dinner will be at home with his family.
Steve is my best friend. He knows all my secrets and I am secure in knowing that they are locked away in his heart..like his love for me. God has used Steve over the years to show me areas in my life that He wants to change,to grow, to improve in an all-so-gentle way. Steve is a quiet encourager~insisting I spend time in my studio because he knows that I NEED to be creative, that it feeds my soul. He doesn't complain if the house is a mess and is understanding of my lack of organization. I recently realized that his lack of complaining to really be his way of encouraging...he never belittles me or makes me feel small (I do a fine job at that all by myself!) He supports me and prays for me in all the areas of my life..from the ministries I'm involved in at church to the latest art or decor project. Somehow he keeps up with my ever-changing mind and ideas. It isn't because it comes naturally to him~it doesn't. It's because of his love for me. And he shows me a million little ways all the time.
He is a man of integrity. He is a man of strength. He is a man of God.
You know that Proverbs 31 scripture? The one all about the godly wife and mother? There's a little verse in the middle of it that caught  my eye..Proverbs 31:11 "Her husband can trust her,and she will greatly enrich his  life." One of the definitions of 'trust' is "to have confidence in.."  Because of Steve's confidence in me, it has made me strive to be a better person, wife and mother. Oh, how I love these little God-lessons from living out the life God has called me to. I've been married to Steve for almost 33 years, and am STILL learning so much~and always will!
The words to this song is dedicated to my beloved...

I Just Call You Mine
Artist: Martina McBride

I pinch myself sometimes to make sure I'm not in a dream
That's how it seems
I close my eyes and breathe in the sweetest moments I've ever known
It feels like home
And here I am~ I want to be your everything
There you are
Turning winter into spring


And everyone that sees you
Always wants to know you
And everyone that knows you
Always has a smile
You're a standing ovation after years of waiting
For a chance to finally shine
Everyone calls you amazing
I just call you mine

I fall apart~
Just a word from you somehow
seems to fix whatever's wrong
Oh, you reach into the weakest moments
And remind me that I'm strong
You've got to know
I'd be a fool not to see you, even worse
To forget that you're more than I deserve

Cause everyone that sees you
Always wants to know you
And everyone that knows you
Always has a smile
You're a standing ovation after years of waiting
For a chance to finally shine
Everyone calls you amazing

I just call you mine.

Happy Birthday, Steve....I love you...



7 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Steve!! Beautiful post ny Dear friend..I can feel your love..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  2. Happy birthday to your wonderfull husbond, Myrna.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  3. Happy birthday to your hubby. Today is our son's birthday also. He is 29!! I had him when I was 10!! Boy, the years pass by so fast!!

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  4. What wonderful words to that song! Happy Birthday Steve! Now I know why your wife is such a wonderful woman.....she's had the love of a great man! Toni

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  5. Happy Birthday Steve. God Blessed you with a wonderful wife. You both have a wonderful day and night. May God Bless you and your family, sandi

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  6. Happy Birthday Steve.... Myrna this was such a beautiful post about your husband, and your love for each other! The words to the song... also beautiful, and it brought tears to my eyes.. very sweet!!! Have a great day!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  7. what a great picture! hope it was a great one!

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