It was late, and I’d been up most of the night cleaning up our daughter after multiple episodes of the results of a ravaging stomach bug.
This time, it was my turn.
I heard him coming. Big heavy steps down the hallway. Unassuming, he walked into our bedroom ready to turn in for the night after a long day at work.
What he heard, saw, and smelled should have made him turn back around but instead, he came right to my side.
My husband, my hero.
It was an awful evening that, before it ended, included another round of the ravaging stomach bug for both myself and our 4 year old.
And yet, he didn’t complain. Not once. He just served, just like Jesus.
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A week or so ago I found myself chatting with co-workers about our husbands. I immediately praised my husband Chuck, grateful for all he does for our family, how wonderful he is with our children, and how committed he is to making our marriage one of the great ones. I was floored when I was met with rolling eyes!
Not everyone views their husband as their hero. Maybe that is part of the problem.
How do you feel when someone believes in you? Supported, valued, loved, and ready to face the world!
This is the same for our husbands. When we speak life into their lives, letting them know we believe in them and know they can change the world, we elevate them to hero status. Not because of what they do first for us, but because of what we are empowering them to be – the best version of themselves.
Take a minute to identify one way you can praise your husband today – to him directly or in front of others. Watch how God softens your heart to see the hero qualities He has placed in him!
Great post! I am so thankful for a husband who works so hard to provide for our family so that I can stay home with our son. I’m thankful that he supports my passion for writing and supported me as I published my book. I think I’ll text him now and tell him again how much I appreciate him.
Isn’t it wonderful to have a husband who supports your passions?
And everyday is the most perfect day to honor our men at the city gates. Your guy is a keeper!
From everything you’ve posted about your man, he’s a keeper too!
It drives me nuts the disregard so many women have for their husbands. My man is my rock…he is so steady and caring, it blows me away sometimes. 🙂
This is something that my husband and I committed to when we got married, the only speaking good of each other in front of others. I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to know that I don’t need to worry about whether his eyes are rolling or what he’s saying about me. And when I take the time to brag about him, I find myself more appreciative overall of who he is and what he does for our family. It’s a win-win, really! Refreshing to see that there are others who share the same practice.
My husband and I struggled with that for awhile when we first got married. I had to remind him that I was his wife (not his sister) and that it wasn’t okay for him to joke about me in front of others. I had to learn the same lesson and now we’ve committed to only build one another up. It makes a world of difference!
Loved this post! It is such a blessing to be married to Godly men who demonstrate such love through care and service. I enjoyed reading your post!
Thanks for stopping by. It absolutely is a blessing to be married to a selfless godly man. So glad you have one too!
Great post! I have made an effort to do something special for my husband — usually simply leaving a note for him to find — every week to remind him I love him. I also believe you should never bad mouth your husband in public. But this post reminded me I could do more to make sure my husband knows just how much I appreciate him everyday. I especially love your point about praising your husband publicly because that more than doubles the impact of just telling him how much you appreciate him.
What a great reminder – we all need to be purposeful about doing little things for our husbands each week to show we love them. My husband’s primary love language is physical touch, so it’s easy to know what communicates love most clearly!
Our husband’s are much alike. When my boys had the retching bugs, he’d let me nuture and he’d clean! I get the same reaction when I talk about my husband. Once someone said, “You just got lucky.” And, I thought, no – I asked God and He gave me the best:) Loved your sweet post!
Absolutely! I don’t think it’s luck at all. All God plus hard work on both of our parts.
I am so very thankful for a husband that has stayed when it would have been easier to leave. A man that I can brag about and it all be in truth. Thanks for reminding me that I need to not only tell him but I need to make sure others know how great he is more often than I do.
Love having a husband you can brag about! Glad you have one too!
I didn’t participate for FMF but as soon as I saw what the word was for today I headed over to my husband’s FB and posted, “You are my HERO.” And while he’s a hero for his decision to serve our country, he is my hero for so many more reasons. And yeah, our time apart is making me realize this even more. Too many things I took for granted and I’m reminded daily to be grateful for the man He is.
Beautiful post!
He is a hero in so many ways!
Great post!
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed today’s post.
What a great post! Building up our husbands and investing in our marriages is something that needs to be talked about more often! My husband is truly my hero! We’ve been married 26 years. Infertility, premature births, hospitalizations, adoption, deaths, he’s been faithful through it all. I thank God for him!
Thank you for linking-up today at Beauty Observed.
It’s the struggles that really make us closer, isn’t it? So glad you have a husband who is such a blessing to you!
Yes, I agree that the struggles can bring you closer together.
Words of encouragement fills my husband’s heart with life. I am not naturally encouraging. It’s not that I don’t think it. It’s that I don’t think to communicate it. This has been a pitfall in my marriage at times. Since I made the commitment–for me it is deliberate choice–to communicate what I appreciate about my husband, our relationship has been better.
My husband knows there is someone who is for him. This is paramount in a world that is bent on beating a man down.
I am transformed too. When I am feeling angry at him, identifying the good I know is true and expressing it (communicating it is essential) helps defuse the anger. While I might be justified for feeling angry, disappointed, or whatever about the situation, this is not all of who he is. Just as I am not the sum total of my unsavory moments.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I am visiting from FMF.
I absolutely agree that it’s the deliberate choice that makes all the difference!
“Not because of what they do first for us, but because of what we are empowering them to be – the best version of themselves. – Love this! Amen.
Hi LeAnn I am visiting from SITS Sharefest. I am glad I found your blog, and I really liked this post. I totally agree with you on our husbands being our heroes. Also the importance of praising our husbands to other people. I would love to share this post on my Facebook page.
~Sherri godlifehappywife.blogspot.com
Hi Sherri,
I’d be honored for you to share the post on your Facebook page. I hope it’s a blessing to many more women!
Stomach bugs – eugh, poor you! This is such a great reminder that we are often far too quick to moan about our husbands than publicly express our appreciation. So glad you have such a great man by your side.
Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
You’re right! We’re always blessed more when we choose appreciation and kind words over complaining!
Wonderful post. Pinned and am featuring at Family Fun Friday.
http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/2014/02/family-fun-friday-week-55.html
Monica
Thank you Monica! This week is a wonderful week to celebrate love and the blessing of a wonderful husband. Excited to be featured!
My husband is my hero, too, and I just love to brag on him and his servant heart. Thanks for linking up with Recommendation Saturday! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Great words of wisdom. We often lose sight of just how important it is to be encouragers one to another.
So glad I came to visit you! It is amazing what our words of encouragement & affirmation can do for our husbands. My husband is the best (earthly) thing to happen in my life. I have found that often he is more vulnerable than he lets on & my words build him up more than I realize. This was a beautiful reminder! Blessings, Joanne
It’s great to hear someone praising their husband, rather than complaining (or eye rolling!) which seems to be the norm nowadays. Congrats on having such a loving marriage <3
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I love this: How do you feel when someone believes in you? There sure is a lot of husband bashing and just plain complaining. What would the world look like if we treasured each person in our lives instead of complaining about them? What if we looked for the good in people?
I love this! True story… my husband was injured in combat and at the time I was his ex wife. I came to his side for the sole purpose of having his children by him when he needed them the most. We ended up remarrying and have been together for almost as long as our first marriage lasted… and the key to our transformation in our marriage was the fact that I treated him with praise and helped him face the world again. When he felt supported, he supported me in return. I am constantly in awe of him and his strength. It’s truly a blessing to have a second chance in so many ways.
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That is an awesome story of redemption and the power of true selfless love. Thank you so much for taking the time to share!
Thanks LeeAnn! Even if he wasn’t a combat veteran, just the fact that he’s my husband means he’s my hero. We are truly blessed. Thank you for writing such a great post and inspiring everyone to think twice about how they treat their spouse. <3
I’m blessed with a hero of a husband as well. He works diligently at work and when he gets home he is an excellent father and husband. I also am proud to walk along side an amazing man of God.
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Don’t those godly men make all the difference? Such a blessing.
Such a beautiful Amen! “This is the same for our husbands. When we speak life into their lives, letting them know we believe in them and know they can change the world, we elevate them to hero status. Not because of what they do first for us, but because of what we are empowering them to be – the best version of themselves.” Found you through Blogging by Grace. Glad i did! And I have my own version of husband hero post! Thanks for you encouragement, LeeAnn!
Thanks so much for your encouragement Sheila! It really is a blessing to have a wonderful husband.