I'm a very lucky man. I have a wonderful wife, Jeannette, and we've been married for 21 years now. There is a lot to appreciate about her. Here are a few things I like about Jeannette . . .
1. The way she can figure out the ending to a movie or show long before it’s over.
2. Her willingness to help other people.
3. How good she is with children. Her insight and experience have been critical to the healthy development of our three boys.
4. The fact that she is supportive of my career. The way she hasn't held me back by refusing to consider job moves, graduate school, etc.
5. Her ability to fix things and do things around the house. Her willingness to take care of outdoor chores and other things so I can focus my energies elsewhere.
6. Her creativity and ingenuity in decorating on a shoestring budget.
7. The way she likes action movies that most women would never watch.
8. She tries to help me look good, matching colors for me, ironing shirts, checking to see if I missed a spot when I shave the back of my head . . .
9. She is a good mom.
10. She's pretty darn good looking for a 40+ year old woman! I feel good about having her on my arm.
I am not some kind of super successful person. I've had a good career but I'm not a millionaire or a person of prominence. Nevertheless, I'll say this: Without Jeannette's help, I would not be where I am today. She has been unfailingly supportive of me, even when it has meant moving across the country to the strange land of Kentucky, when I've needed to travel and leave her alone to manage the house, when I've spent hours each evening tapping away on the laptop instead of giving her attention and more. I am truly blessed to have her as my wife.
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