7 days to itch

In 7 days (today being one of those 7) Wendy and I will have been married for 7 years, and the itch will be over.

I'm a totally blessed man... far more blessed than most men, and it's mostly because of Wendy. I dont need much... I have her, and it's all I really need on this earth (I need God, but he's not of this earth, you dig?).

So, in honor of my wife, who I love very very much, I'm going to attempt to ease the last 7 days of her itch, by making her forget she even has an itch.

Today is day 7, and I'm going to let the rest of you in on today's gift. Today will be simple...

a small list of 7's to express to Wendy, how much I love her. (Note: I cheat on the "7" concept, as some of these can easily be multiple items... but give me a break! Wendy is far too special to sum up in 7 items)


7 Things I Love About Wendy

• •    The way she kisses. She has tons of kisses, but my favorite is the lingering, super soft, gentle kiss she gives me, usually to break me from another distraction when she simply wants affection. It is a sudden pause of all life, thought, and needs, aside from this simple kiss. I can't help but literally stop and hum afterward (the way someone who's just eatten something good hums under their breath). It's a breath of freah air, and when it comes, it constitues the single most precious seconds of my day.



• •    She's incredibly talented. Her skills at decorating are amazing, and I'm so proud of her. It's fun to brag about her for this skill, as I know that others are just as amazed as I am about her vision and ability to make our home classy, beautiful and warm. She has amazing cooking skills! I've always enjoyed her food, never once been unhappy with it, and she's never let me go hungry. She's always one of the first people who gets asked to bring food to a party, because others can trust that she'll follow through, and know that what she brings will be perfectly delicious and appropriate for the occasion. She's got amazing photography skills!!! This is also something I love to brag about her, and our house is proof of her talent. I've never been one to take picutres of anything all growing up, and I never realized how much fun in memories that I've missed out on by not capturing the moment... that is, until I met Wendy. Always the first to share this talent with others; she has the perfect eye for beauty, and she's rarely caught empty handed without a camera during a special occasion. I reap the rewards of this talent, as my walls are covered with pictures of the people I love.



• •    She's super compassionate and generous. Wendy's ability to identify with others is astounding, and so many people put their trust in her because they know without a doubt that she has their best interest and needs at heart. She also is incredibly generous... both with her time, and money. This is shown sooooo many ways, but quite often is shown through the act of giving gifts. Wendy spends so much time and effort looking for the perfect gift for others, including even simply the card. This of course, is a double-edged sword, and her generosity (and love for shopping) means that if Wendy loves you (and especially if you have children), you can count on an endless stream of gifts-for-no-reason. :)



• •    Her butt. yes, it is magnificent, and is my favorite part of her body! Don't get me wrong, I love all parts of Wendy's body... but I'm particularly partial to her butt. It's like your children... you love them all for different reasons, but there's always a favorite.



• •    The way her skin smells. It sticks with me for hours... and simply the thought of it can make me smile without meaning to. This played a huge role in my falling for her, as I could smell her skin on my hands simply from touching her hands, after leaving her whenever I visited her at APU. I'd go home (usually very late) and go to sleep still able to smell a faint hint of her skin's scent on my hands. It was, and still is, the best way to go to sleep



• •    She makes me feel special. I don't much care what others think negatively of me, but Wendy always makes me feel very positive of myself, and I never knew how important a role that would play in my adult life. She makes me feel valued, valuable, and special. She brags about me, and quite frankly when she does, I care less about the thoughts of the person she's bragging to, and more simply about the fact that she feels that way about me. She leans on me to get things done, and while I could complain that I'm always "needed" (and thus always have something I must do), deep down inside, I'm happy that she trusts me to look to me for help, and she praises my skills and work. As a result, I always feel like I can accomplish anything. She loves to snuggle, and sit on my lap, and dig her feet under my legs... and while it can at times seem annoying, it's also something that always lets me know that I'm uniquely special in her life.



• •    I'm a better man because of Wendy. She's taught me punctuality - somthing that's not a Wilson family trait - and while I'm not perfect, I'm far more punctual than ever. She encourages my relationship with Christ. She loves me despite my short-comings... and man do I have many. So many couples have allowed the shortcomings of their spouses to consume the make-up of their relationship... but Wendy takes my bad with the good, and loves me anyway. She's always encouraging while I work on my issues, and she's incredibly forgiving when I fail. She praises me for the things I do right, even when the bad is painful. She really is the definition of a wife that loves unconditionally. This in turn, makes me want to only work harder and do better, and as a result, she hasn't allowed me to flounder or slack off in my growth as a man. She's trustworthy with my darkest secrects, and never uses my faults against me. This allows me to look to her for accountability, rather than feel the need to be ashamed and hide my faults from her.

7 Things I Promise (sort of) to Wendy for the next year

• •    I will try to keep my closet clean. (Once I get around to cleaning it, of course!)


• •    I will try to keep my Starbucks habit (addiction) to a minimum.


• •    I will stay physically fit, so that she always think I'm dead-sexy.


• •    I will not leave toothpicks lying around the house or in my pant pockets.


• •    I will try to not leave any lights/fans/ac on when I leave for work


• •    I will not pinch her butt (as much) when she walks up the stairs


• •    I will love her unconditionally and wholly.

Wendy, you're an amazing, special, kind, wonderful wife, and I'm incredibly proud of the woman you are, and the things you accomplish. Thank you for loving me like you do, and I will do my best to honor you as my wife, and love you as much as (and more) than you deserve or could ever dream for - for the year to come, and the rest of my life.