Tribute

In the midst of my life I take a pause to pay tribute to an incredible person.

To one for whom I more grateful for each day.

I pay tribute to my strength                                 

                                             when I can't make it another day,

my laughter                                

               when I need to express my joy,

my friend                                              

when I need a listening ear,

my comfort

                                                             when we struggle through the unknowns,

my help                                                                         

when I just don't have enough hours                 

               to get the floor mopped or the dishes done,

my warrior                                                    

        in the battle for my children's growth,

my lover

                             in the quiet dark,

my here and now

                          and my 'til death do us part,

my husband.

I pay tribute because I know

I can trust him with my thoughts and feelings,

I know I can trust him

to speak his thoughts and feelings,

I know I can trust him

to carry my needs to the cross,

I know I can trust him

to love me above all other women,

I know I can trust him

to be there at the end of the day,

and everyday there after.

I pay tribute because God has given me the best man,

He gave me the man I didn't know I needed

and I am forever grateful!