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We asked wives, \u201cWhat is one thing you most appreciate about your husband this Thanksgiving?\u201d\u00a0 Here are the replies we received by email. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Terry loves me no matter what my faults are. \u2014Barbara Robinson<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Well\u2026 to be honest\u2026 for quite a few years I wondered and struggled with how my husband could be so defective! It turns out we are both defective and we need each other to be complete! I am thankful that he and I are very different. If we thought the same thoughts and did things the same way, we would be redundant and would not need each other. It has taken me 25 years to truly appreciate this!!! \u2014a grateful wife<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> David doesn’t hold grudges. … He has taught me that holding grudges is overrated and he’s right. \u2014 Elizabeth Wehman<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> One thing about my spouse, Glen, that I am most thankful for is his willingness to step up and be a true leader for our family. A man that is willing to say he is sorry, to help around the house, to engage with our children, to pick up the slack, to take on whatever responsibility is needed that day…even when he doesn’t feel like it. I feel very honored and cherished for this. \u2014Shawn Solberg<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> I’m thankful that my spouse, Dave Ashford, listened to God when I wanted to throw in the towel<\/a> and that we are now restored! And, I’m really thankful he kills the spiders for me (smile). \u2014Sonya Helm<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> My husband is so very patient with me in so many ways. I know I try his patience with my clumsiness, my lack of common sense at times, and my endless headaches and stomach issues. He never complains about my health, never grows weary of fixing the things I break, and is always so helpful to explain why something I would like to do just can\u2019t be done in the manner that I think it could be done. He truly undergirds me with his love and never ceases to amaze me with his endless patience.\u201d\u00a0 \u2014a grateful wife<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Ed looks for ways to show how much he loves me. For example, tonight he came home from work, kissed me and kept walking out the back door to his rose garden. He cut me seven beautiful roses, arranged them in a vase, then presented them to me. Wow!\u00a0 \u2014Cindy Hansberry<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> My husband, David, is SO helpful with our six children and the upkeep of our super busy house. He’ll change dirty diapers without any complaint, wash dishes by hand that don’t fit into the dishwasher and fold laundry for a whole football game! His acts of service show me how much he cherishes me. With six kids, I just can’t do it all. The beauty is that he knows that and jumps right into our fray. He is so awesome! I’m so thankful for the way he serves me and our family.\u00a0 \u2014Cheryl Adair<\/p>\n

9.<\/strong> Chris enjoys life and makes me laugh.\u00a0 \u2014Tonya Larmoyeux<\/p>\n

10<\/strong>. I’m thankful that my husband is willing to share his heart whenever and wherever God tells him to! After eight years of a rough marriage, largely due to an addiction to pornography, he never hesitates to be transparent when called and tell how he overcame an addiction to pornography. God has taken something awful and redeemed my husband and our marriage and is using us for His glory! \u2014a grateful wife<\/p>\n

11.<\/strong> I am MOST thankful that Bob loves me sacrificially (like Christ loves the Church \u2013 see Ephesians) \u2013 but I am VERY thankful that he can fix anything! \u2014Debbie Anderson<\/p>\n

12.<\/strong> I\u2019m most thankful for my husband\u2019s peacemaker heart. Trey always seeks me out for reconciliation when we\u2019ve had an argument. I tend to want to hide myself away and stew in my anger, and I\u2019m so thankful that God gave me a husband who doesn\u2019t let me do that. He is an excellent example to me of someone who overlooks offenses, forgives quickly and readily, humbly apologizes, and doesn\u2019t let bitterness take root. \u2014Jayna Richardson<\/p>\n

13.<\/strong>\u00a0Benton works so hard to be a great provider and head of our household! \u2014Carolyn Sarkozi Potts<\/p>\n

14.<\/strong> I am so thankful for the way Wayne accepts and appreciates me. He is such a great listener and he encourages me to trust God and to use the gifts God has given me. He often tells me how pretty he thinks I am and how much he enjoys our home and my cooking. He is so quick to forgive and to wrap me in his arms of love! \u00a0\u2014Jeanie Smith<\/p>\n

15.<\/strong> I\u2019m most thankful for Bob\u2019s desire to do God\u2019s Will in all things. He isn\u2019t always right (who of us are), but I know he is seeking God\u2019s direction. I see him take time to pray, study his Bible, and listen to find out what God wants us to do. (Married 44 years this fall) \u2014Judy Peterson<\/p>\n

16.<\/strong> My husband believes the best about me. At times I\u2019ve been in a rough spot with a good friend, feeling misunderstood. He has been my cheerleader. \u2014a grateful wife<\/p>\n

17.<\/strong> My husband, Micah, is often the voice of reason in our marriage. I go on wild flights of fantasy\u2014plans for what we can buy, rooms we can remodel, parties we can throw, events we can host elaborate meals we can cook. He rarely discourages me from dreaming big, but he usually offers practical advice and asks hard hitting questions that bring me back to reality. When we first got married, I hated how he was always raining on my parade. But now that we have been married for nine years, I love how we can balance each other out. He can help me stay grounded and keep me from getting in over my head. In turn, I can help him spread his horizons a little. \u2014Kate Wetsell<\/p>\n

18. <\/strong>One thing I am so thankful for about Mickey, my husband, is the time he spends each morning in Bible study and prayer. He has such a humble and thankful heart attitude toward God. It really comforts and strengthens a wife\u2019s faith when you know your husband is praying for you, his family, and himself to be all God wants you to be. It gives me confidence in his leadership because I know he is lifting up all of his decisions and concerns to God first. \u2014Lynn Hargett<\/p>\n

19.<\/strong> I am thankful for my spouse for so many reasons, but perhaps the one that stands out and undergirds all others is Kirk\u2019s faith in God and his desire to be a man after God’s own heart.\u00a0 \u2014Lynn<\/p>\n

20.<\/strong> One thing I am thankful for is my husband\u2019s steadfastness.\u00a0 Though his coolness drives me nuts at times, I am thankful that Bill doesn\u2019t worry or get upset about life\u2019s challenges.\u00a0 Worry seems to run in my family\u2019s DNA but I have gotten so much better because of him. \u2014Glenda<\/p>\n

21<\/strong>. One thing I really appreciate about my husband, Doug, is that he has always worked to be sure that I develop as an individual in my walk with God, in my personal interests and in my career.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0I feel like he studies me like a jeweler looks at an uncut stone, to see what facets need to be brought to light, so that he can present me to God as the best I can possibly be. None of this is done in an overbearing or controlling way; he simply encourages me to take steps to grow and develop in all the areas of my life, and backs up that encouragement with sacrificial support. \u00a0\u00a0He was very intentional about helping me make the transition from full-time mom to empty-nester, so that I didn\u2019t reach that stage without having an identity other than \u201cmom.\u201d As a result, I found that transition to be relatively smooth.\u00a0 I know I can trust him to continue to encourage me to develop as we grow older. \u2014Carol Scarborough<\/p>\n

22.<\/strong> I\u2019m so thankful for Allen\u2019s faithfulness \u2013 to God, to me and to our family! I appreciate how he stays calm in crisis. He brings peace to our family and is dependable in times of need. I am truly blessed! \u2014Tammye Kurtz<\/p>\n

23.<\/strong> I know that my husband, Bob, will be by my side no matter what happens in our life. Two years ago I had a cancer scare and complications after the surgery to remove it. My husband cried out to God by my bedside and reached out to other godly men to pray for me. It really showed me how much he relied on God for my healing and was not afraid to tell others we needed prayer. This has carried us through some difficult situations these past two years. He tells me all the time “I need you here with me.”\u00a0 \u2014Pam Stelter<\/p>\n

24.<\/strong> My husband, Charles, loves me so much. \u2014Angie Arndt<\/p>\n

25.<\/strong> His servant’s heart. Tom always puts everyone’s needs and wants before his own. \u2014Janet Logan<\/p>\n

26.<\/strong> Keith loves the Lord, he loves me, he’s intentional about our relationship, about parenting, and he makes me laugh. I have never had to worry that he was cheating on me or looking at pornography. \u2014Suzanne Thomas<\/p>\n

27.<\/strong> As a daughter with both parents suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s disease, I am so thankful to have a husband who freely releases me for a week at a time to go care for my parents. He maintains our home and children’s schedules in my absence willingly, with a cheerful heart and that is a tremendous blessing to me and my family. \u2014a grateful wife<\/p>\n

28.<\/strong> That he is willing to continue to work on and grow in our marriage of 39 years! \u2014a grateful wife<\/p>\n

29.<\/strong> I\u2019m thankful for the way my husband, Jim, looks at the \u201cbig picture\u201d of life and weighs the long-term consequences of decisions. I tend to get bogged down with immediate situations and often want to take action instead of waiting on God. Over the years I\u2019ve learned to trust my husband\u2019s leadership and follow His dependence on the Lord. His example has taught me that what I can\u2019t do, God can. \u2014Mary May Larmoyeux<\/p>\n

30.<\/strong> He listens. It may not always seem that way, but undoubtedly Lee always has time for me. After 22 years of marriage, I am so blessed to be married to my best friend. \u2014Katie<\/p>\n

31.<\/strong> I so appreciate Keith’s many kindnesses to me. Every day he picks me up for a date by knocking on the headboard of our bed, to which I reply, \u201cCome in.\u201d He tells me how much he loves me, loves my cooking and loves being married to me daily. He has wonderful big strong arms for many, many hugs throughout the day. He loves doing things for me. He forgives me quickly and excitedly. He loves talking on the phone with me. He is very fun and funny to be around. He makes me laugh. I love his tender heart for our Lord and for others. Even though I sometimes fight it…I love his leadership in our family. He will drop what he is doing to help me. He is very patient with me. I could go on…I am very blessed and thankful to the Lord for him. I love you Honey!!! \u2014Connie<\/p>\n

32.<\/strong> My husband has taught me how to love unconditionally. He has forgiven me for not honoring him with my speech when angry. I see him love difficult family members even though they have hurt him deeply. He continues to love me even though I am not the most organized person in the world! He has served our country for many years in the Army and is very organized. I know it is not easy for him to live around my \u201cstuff\u201d sometimes but instead of complaining he helps me! He even kept praying and believing for me when I ended our engagement. I’m so thankful the Lord answered his prayer for me to be his wife! \u2014Tawona<\/p>\n

33.<\/strong> I appreciate how patient and gentle my husband Greg is. God knew I needed a gentle heart. He is so kind and thoughtful of my feelings. I work in Pediatric Oncology and he takes such an interest in my work; he even plays Santa for my patients every year at Christmas. He is also the best Pappa to our grandbabies, and that has made me love him in a whole new way! He is still the best boyfriend after 36 years! \u2014Krista<\/p>\n

34.<\/strong> I’m thankful that my husband Scott is a hard worker, he can fix anything and he still wants to be with me. We just celebrated 17 yrs of marriage. \u2014Angie<\/p>\n

35.<\/strong> Roger is kind and gentle, non-judgmental and has always placed me and our kids first. Even as a business owner with two dozen plus employees, I never worry about his integrity or priorities. He is God’s perfect provision for me! \u2014Leigh<\/p>\n

36.<\/strong> I am most appreciative for my husband\u2019s hard work and support for our family. He is a great father. I love him so much! \u2014Shellie<\/p>\n

37. <\/strong>I\u2019m thankful for my husband Billy and his gentle kindred spirit.\u00a0 He has always been a wonderful provider and comforter to me through thick and thin.\u00a0 God gave me a wonderful gift when he gave him to me.\u00a0 His faith in God is growing every day and together with God\u2019s help we can do anything. Dawn Skinner<\/p>\n

38.<\/strong> About a year and a half ago our 20+ yr marriage was falling apart.\u00a0 We had grown cold and distant.\u00a0 My husband turned to my “friend” and began an emotional affair.\u00a0 Six \u00a0weeks into it I caught him and confronted him.\u00a0 He has since repented and has worked double time to repair our marriage.\u00a0 It has been absolutely amazing to see how God used this “wake up call” to bring us both back to him and to each other. It has not been an easy road, but I am thankful for my husband\u2019s choice to see his error and his willingness to do what it takes to repair and strengthen our relationship.\u00a0 Although the hurt is still there, we have a closeness now that we never<\/em> had before. I am so thankful for the man he is becoming!\u00a0 I would like to encourage others to never<\/em> give up hope!<\/p>\n

39.<\/strong> I love my husband so much.\u00a0 I know that he is the one God made for me.\u00a0 John has taught me to never worry about anything, but to pray about everything.\u00a0 I am so thankful for that.\u00a0 He is the greatest husband, and a great Christian man.\u00a0 I love him so much!\u00a0 Ashley Johnson<\/p>\n

40.<\/strong> Although I am not married yet, God has revealed to me who my husband will be. He has brought us together in numerous ways, allowing us the chance to get to know each other and learn to work together. It has already been the best relationship I have ever experienced, even though it doesn’t physically exist yet. The most favorable characteristic of my future husband is His sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Because if his close relationship to God, my husband is able to approach me and talk to me even in my worst of moods or toughest of battles, and shine a light on the situation in a way that pierces right through my stubbornness. This is an essential tool for a woman like me, who has a very strong, very opinionated, and very unpersuasive personality. I look forward to the marriage that lies ahead, and spending many grateful years together. I am thankful for the man he is now and the man he will be in the future.\u00a0 -an awaiting wife<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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