My Valentine

I came across a contest on the Fort Bliss MWR FB page and decided to give it a go. The rules were really simple, just comment why you love your valentine, but you couldn't use the word love. The following is my response.

Six years ago I married a man I barely knew. Our baby boy was born soon after with medical issues. I watched this man who at the time barely spoke English go with my Dad who barely liked him an hour away to be with our son. They told us the first night would be the hardest. He stayed with our son the entire night. Two days later he returned to his job as a waiter. He worked twelve hour days and every night we drove that hour to see our son for an hour. We did this for three weeks. Not once did he complain of exhaustion. He is hardworking, and dedicated to our family. He never complains, he takes care of his parents when they need extra help. He is the moon and stars to our children. My rock and an example of how to be more humble, more patient, and understanding of all people regardless of race or social circumstances. I have watched him start at the bottom and work hard to correct his legal status and then immediately join the Army. But it took months, and not once did he give up. Through ESL, BCT, and AIT he fought to stay ahead and to be a good soldier. All of this to provide a good and stable life for his wife and kids. Every day with him is an adventure. He has taught me how to cook, to try new things, and step outside of my box.

Unbelievable to me, I actually won! The prize was a dinner for two at Texas Road House, A Texas Road House T-Shirt, a bag of peanuts, and sirloin seasoning. Imagine how happy the hubby will be we he returns home to this surprise.

Now I just put the way it was in my post, but as you may know, my husband and father are good friends now. My Dad says to anyone who asks, that watching my husband work and remain steadfast in visiting his son while he was in the hospital earned his respect. He says that my husband is a very handworker and a good family man, and that I better hold onto him. You better believe that I will hold onto him.

My husband will always be my Valentine, not just on February 14, but on every day of the year.

I am very thankful to the MWR and all that they do for Military Families.


Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth-For your love is better than wine.
Song of Solomon 1:2