An Open Letter to the Man of My Heart

I am so proud of you, this has been a very long hike for you, a stretching and difficult journey--but your self- discipline, determination and very hard work have come to this very moment in time, for such a time as this! I just want you to know that!!For the last four years, you have studied and prepared your heart for this day, the opportunity you have to prove that you have mastered this area-- instructional leadership. Along the way, no one has doubted for a second that it was made for you and you for it.
We walked through one of the harder obstacles that we have had in our married life recently. Walk is not the right term, more like slogged! But because of your steadfast spirit, your determination and self-discipline, we made it through.  You have a knack for figuring out bite sized pieces, seeing the goal and the path that will get you there. I know with our journey through health issues, this was also true. We looked at each day as a day in itself- strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. Each day takes care of itself. "Be anxious for nothing, but in all things, through prayer and petition, make your requests known to Go. And the peace that passes ALL understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ jesus Our Lord." Phil 4:6....a great passage for today, but one you live by every day. Seeking peace, peaceful solutions, leadership that draws others in to the solution, to make this world a better place, each organization one that encourages a person to join in to making it a better place to be part of the team.
So today, I salute you, Master and Commander. You have accomplished a very big goal. You have persevered. You have worked harder than I have ever seen you work for anything before. And you have come out of it a better person, more complete and more at peace with yourself- way to go!! We are all so very proud of you, words just cannot come close!

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