This year, my husband’s birthday looked so different than we imagined. Pain, recovery, and the weight of our daily changes made it hard for it to feel like a “normal” birthday. Even with a birthday sign and balloons to bring cheer, and pizza ordered in place of going out, the day carried a heaviness.
I wanted so much to keep everything light and joyful, but as the evening went on and we reached for ice cream, emotions I had been holding back surfaced. My heart ached, and I cried on my husband’s birthday.
But in that moment, my husband showed who he really is. Gentle. Patient. Kind. Understanding. He didn’t brush off my tears or make me feel guilty for them. Instead, he met me with compassion and grace—the same way he so often does. His quiet strength and steady love continue to remind me of God’s goodness in giving me a partner who reflects His heart so well.
Birthdays aren’t just about cake, balloons, or big celebrations. They are about honoring the person God made—and my husband is a man worth celebrating. His resilience in pain, his humor even in hard days, his steady faith, and his tender care for our family inspire me daily.
Proverbs 20:7 says: “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.”
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Ephesians 5:25 reminds us: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Even in the middle of struggle, I see these scriptures alive in him. So while the day held both laughter and tears, I am thankful to call him my husband and grateful for the life we continue to build together. ❤️
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