How a man should love his wife …
Jack (not his real name, but a true story) is a bear of a guy.
He stands at least six feet, four inches tall and is a mostly husky man with a prominent gut. In spite of his size, there’s usually a trace of a smile just above his scruffy goatee and he steps into a conversation with ease.
Now in his mid fifties, Jack shows up at the gym between 3:30 and 4 a.m. nearly every morning of the work week. A couple days ago, when I spied him sweating through the last of a set of bicep curls, I asked him if he was having fun. His response was to share with me why he’s in the gym most days …
…. Jack said his wife has suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years and he knew some time in the future he would need to be able to physically carry her around when she couldn’t get around herself.
So, Jack shows up at the gym before sunrise on most days so he can work at making sure he’s strong enough to carry his wife in her times of weakness.
THAT is how a man should love his wife!
Scotty
April 20, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Awesome. Pass my thanks on to Jack for showing men what it is to be a man. Thanks for sharing Jack with us Scotty.
April 20, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Outstanding post! A wonderful example for all us men!
April 20, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Will do, Paul, and thanks guys!
May 3, 2011 at 11:44 pm
I have that husband! Seriously!
I am so blessed!
May 4, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Theresa, is that kind of man is your husband, you truly are blessed … I hope you let him know it! And I hope youenjoy that blessing richly! Thanks for sharing 🙂