14 July 2009
Introducing Tammy
I know I've mentioned Tammy before, probably in passing on a post about family or something to that end. But have I officially introduced you to her?
She's not only my wife and the mother of our three kids, but she's an amazing woman in her own right.
God TOTALLY knew what he was doing when He interrupted my long string of superficial relationships and asked me to grow up long enough to recognize what true love is all about.
It's not even our anniversary. But maybe that's the point. You're supposed to say nice things about each other on days like that. But how about July 14 at 4:56 in the afternoon? Shouldn't you feel the same way then?
Tammy is so many things to me. Trying to summarize them all would be less than accurate, so let me list just a few of the things I've seen recently that take my breath away:
- She does more in a day than I do in a week. Seriously...a full time job, three kids, a home, bills, a grumpy husband, and the list goes on...
- She is the glue in our relational world. Time and time again she keeps us connected to family and friends in ways I don't even dream about.
- She goes above and beyond for the kids. If it were up to me we'd stay at home 80% of the time. But Tammy sets up activities for the kids so we don't fall into that rut. This summer it was everything from Spring Hill Camps to soccer, swimming lessons and VBS.
- She supports me. Even when I get a bit off center and want to buy thousands of dollars worth of SCUBA equipment, she allows me the freedom to check off "bucket list" items with the boys.
- She still finds the time to sell jewelry through Lia Sophia and hold garage sales that take weeks to prepare for.
- And finally, she went camping this summer. Yes, she stepped WAY out of her comfort zone in upper Wisconsin and did amazingly well considering mother nature was a complete &*%$! and sent us rainy cold weather for the entire trip.
Those of you that know Tammy will agree with me. Those of you that don't, should really get to know her.
