The Men in My Life

The last years have taught me over and over again how much I really appreciate the men God has placed in my life in my immediate family. They are incredible blessings from God.
My Husband - He is my dream man. He is a true head of our household. Leading us in the path of God and not on his own ambition. He loves the Lord with all his heart and because of that he loves me, loves the kids with all his heart too. I see him searching daily for ways to please God and for that I see God blessing him in ways that we never thought possible. He truly cherishes me. I never ever doubt that he loves me more that any other person on the face of this earth. He is a hard worker and provider. Although he worked hard to have the position that he has at work, I know he would work just as hard if he had to deliver pizzas. He feels pride in a job well done. I admire his patience and wish I had just a touch of it. He is gentle in his correction of me and I need it sometimes! In the same way, he takes what I say to him very seriously even when it's me correcting him. I love this man so much!!
My Father - He has been a steady rock and leader in my family. He adores my mother and respects her. I have never a day in my life doubted that my parents would grow old with each other. He is a devoted man. If you have ever undertaken a project with my dad you know that he is an extremely hard worker. He always finishes what he starts and taught that to us kids too. Even now with the goofy stuff going on with his pension he has undertaken a job to keep income going that is definitely not a dream job, but he does it faithfully and does it well. I see my father as a man of God. He is not perfect, none of us are, but he desire to serve the Lord and please Him in everything that He does. God has honored him because of it. He seeks wisdom from God daily - I know this because even now when I am there with my family I see him spending time in the Word to get his day started. I have seen this all my life. Thanks Dad for being a great dad!
My Brother - Surprise Chris! I admire you too! :) My brother is one of the kindest most forgiving people I have ever known or encountered. He too follows the Lord. (I'm telling you, there are some great men in my life!) He has been given some hard knocks in his short lifetime but that has not kept him from trusting that God has a great plan for his life. He is a hard working man. Even when he doesn't need to be. His phone rings ALL the time and he is there to work at any given time. I think this comes from his compassionate heart. Once you are his friend, consider yourself a friend for life. Love you brother!
These men have shown me many things that I'd like to instill in my own sons. Sure they all have very different personalities and strengths, but the one thing they have in common in their devotion to the Lord. I can only hope my boys are the same way. It will make them incredible husbands, fathers, employees, and friend. Thank you God for these three men.