Today Rachel is 25 years old. Quarter of a century. That’s sounding scary. :)
I just wanted to wish her a happy b-day. She is the best. 
Anyone who knows us and is honest will tell me privately that I “married up.” In other words, she’s above me on all levels. And it’s true. She’s my greatest accomplishment and always will be. I have no idea how I tricked her into marrying me. I have to work hard to keep up with her. I usually fall well short of her on most things that matter. She’s so patient and kind. She keeps me on track when I mess up…which I often do.
For almost four years now i’ve recognized and appreciated how supportive and loving she is as a wife. She’s stood by me through thick and thin. She believes in me. She encourages me. She inspires me. She is the one who deserves all the credit for any “success” we seem to be blessed with. She leads. She influences. She has a good heart. A huge heart. She cares. She believes in miracles. I always wanted to marry someone who believes in miracles. Found her. She is beautiful, inside and out. She is the foundation of my life. She is the rock of our growing, young family.
Just recently with the addition of little Sam, i’ve come to see how amazing a mother she is. She loves Sam in the special way that great mothers do. She loves to take care of him. She doesn’t do it because it’s duty. She does it because she loves it. She teaches him. She reads to him. She sings with(to) him. She plays with him endlessly. She wakes up in the middle of the night to feed him and care for him. She rocks him to sleep and is patient with him, even when it takes hours upon hours. She puts his needs well ahead of her own. She is so selfless. She does everything and anything for him. Four months into parenthood, I know she is and will continue to be such a great mother of our children.
I have full confidence that as I go out every day for work, she will hold the fort down at home. She will teach Sam and our future children what they need to be taught…so that they can be good human beings and disciples of Christ.
So just as I have recently discovered a new type of love for Sam, I have felt this new type of love for Rachel. I always wanted to marry someone whose highest priority would be to raise a good family. I found her. She’s super mom.
Bottom line is that i’m lucky to have Rachel. I learn from her everyday. She is a catch. I couldn’t have dreamt up a better wife to have. I look forward to the wonderful experiences and adventures we will share together. Hopefully I can keep up. :)
Rachel, Happy Birthday! I love you.
