Jim's 37th Birthday

Today Jim celebrates 37 years of life. 

I'm so thankful to celebrate another year with Jim. It is just a blessing to have such a wonderful, God fearing man as my husband, friend and life partner.

This year has been a good one. It's been a year that has been steady in our home, and Jim has grown so much as a husband, father and man. With a consistent schedule he has been so present when he is home and has helped our children find routine. They love having Daddy home on Wednesdays for a mid-week break and generally having weekends off. It has been a blessing to read the Bible together as a family over breakfast before Jim goes to work so that he can shepherd our children even in the early hours of the day. On a rotating schedule the older six get a special game night on Tuesday since Daddy doesn't work the next day. We have also been able to add a special time on Thursdays with the oldest four to disciple and let them ask questions about anything they're wanting to know. Jim has really grown in shepherding the hearts of our children and it's amazing to see how God is using Jim's influence and teaching in their lives.

Jim has been taking the helm leading he and I through Christian Marriage Adventures on Mondays, which has helped us to be in the Word and prayer more intentionally together. We have been more intentional about talking through things and growing as man and wife. We have also started Friday night date nights in to relax, play a game, watch a movie and just be. Having these two things has been very needed in staying connected during a full time work schedule. During the pandemic we have also added some extra reading time together on Wednesday nights. This has been wonderful for preparing ourselves for the birth of our next baby.

I have watched Jim grow in his love of God's Word and prayer this year too. He is faithful to get up early to meet with the Lord and seek His face. It is such a blessing to have a man who diligently seeks after God with all that He is. I've seen Jim grow in patience and being quick to repent when he fails. What a Godly example for our family!

I am so glad to call Jim mine and to do life with him. This year has been so different than any other but so good. He continues to seek where God wants him in the day in and day out so that he can be effective in ministering to whoever he is around.

Thank You, Father, for Jim and the amazing gift he is to our family. Thank You for how You continue to teach him and grow him in Christ-likeness. Our family is so blessed to have Jim as our leader, our head, our shepherd as you lead and shepherd him. Continue to teach him as he teaches us and show him everyday how to glorify You in all things. In Jesus Name. Amen!