Today I am celebrating my wife.
It's Ericka's 29th birthday, and we've got a whole day of fun planned!
But before we get out and about I wanted to take a moment to share about my wife. Normally, I'm not much for public displays of affection, but she deserves it!
Ericka is without a doubt the most loving, compassionate and selfless person I know. Now, I get that every man probably says that, or at least HAS to say that about his wife, but it's REALLY true in Ericka's case. So much so, that I remember when I met her. I thought, "there is no way this girl is for real!" However, the more I got to know Ericka - the more I realized, "she is for real!"
Her love, compassion and desire to put other people's needs ahead of her own has changed me. Compassion, love and mercy are NOT my strong points. But because of my wife I'm discovering new parts of me I didn't know existed.
Today, I'm grateful for you Ericka. I'm thankful that you are willing to live this crazy life with me! I don't know many women who would sacrifice comfort, luxury and future prosperity. The kids we care for through The Sound of Hope are lucky to have you as a "mom" - you're a mother to the nations!
I'm lucky to be your husband.
So, in honor of Ericka's 29th birthday I'm asking all of you reading this blog to donate $29 to our Swaziland school fee fundraiser. Last year The Sound of Hope put 112 kids in school. We need your help making sure those same kids go to school this year! Please give this small amount today in honor of a women who has made me a better man.
