This picture pretty well sums it up.
A Mom is (generally) the child’s first and primary teacher, the one who tirelessly guides and instructs in all manner of knowledge and behavior.
It’s a role that is immensely rewarding (usually), frustatingly thankless (often), and absolutely crucial.
I’ve had the privilege and joy of being married to such a woman for 28 years (well, OK, 28 years tomorrow), and she has invested heavily in the upbringing of our five boys. She goes about this Mommy gig day after day, year after year, steadily shaping young lives. Has it been easy, without disappointment or heartbreak? Hardly. But what worthy endeavor is?
Plus, she’s had to put up with me. That’s Amore.
There is simply no way to calculate the value of a great mother, and no way to adequately pay tribute to a woman like Sandy. She doesn’t blog, doesn’t Twitter, doesn’t want an iPhone. But in our home network, she’s the prime connector. I wouldn’t want anyone else to be the mother of my children.
And, after 28 years, I still cannot imagine a better best friend.
Congratulations Steve!
I think telling the whole world this way how much you love and appreciate your wife is as good of a tribute as anyone could desire!
And she even does a superb job of tolerating your mother, to boot!
Congratulations! On the kids, the marriage, and recognizing (and acknowledging) what an asset your wife is.
Happy Anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute and allowing us all to take a moment and give thanks for the blessing of family. Marriage and family are such a precious gift, so often lost in today’s world. Thank you for acknowledging and sharing.
That was a beautiful tribute, Steve, and I wholeheartedly agree with you that Sandy is a very special lady. Congratulations on 28 years! Wow!!!
That made me cry…so glad there are men like you writing for this site!!! (and in the world)