Marital Bliss: My Husband of the Year-2009

Full of the excitement and anticipation of a lifetime with my husband, I wrote this piece as a testament of his greatness. Granted we hadn't been married a full year yet, it was an instrument of faith and gratitude. So here's to you, My Husband of the Year!

My Husband of the Year

I love my husband—there’s so much to say,

I’ll try to share briefly why my love is this way.

He's God's gift to me, wow, God really had me in mind,

When several years before I was born Dr. Ajao Wale He designed.

He’s such a great person, one with purpose and influence;

He endures the hard times, my inconsistencies and nuances;

He loves to learn new things, of this I am so proud;

I look forward to smart children who are a step above the crowd.

In times of difficulty he doesn’t pretend it’s not there,

Instead he says ‘Let’s pray.' and we let God our burdens bear;

He chooses to believe God, walking in faith rather than fear,

And encourages me to do the same and exhibit a confident air.

He values my opinion and listens to me,

He loves to see me smile and laugh, it's his very joy you see.

His love for me is powerful like God’s very own kind;

God truly sent him to care for me, such love is hard to find.

He helps me around the home in any way he can,

And 'tries a little tenderness' as should every good man,

He's funny and witty making life together cool,

Oh, and he takes great pictures, an exceptionally talented guru!

He pastors me often, telling me to do what’s right,

I enjoy listening to him and his spiritual insight.

He’s principled and disciplined; I have hope for our children,

That they will be well trained in our domestic dominion.

He loves my family and his family is good to me,

He has really good acquaintances that are as kind as can be,

He always makes new friends and includes me in the fun,

So don't be surprised if he asks you to be one!

I know that he's not perfect though all of this you've heard,

But God Himself has promised in His enduring Word;

This is for my partner in progress, my motivator, my friend:

He who started this good work in you will complete it to the end!

Dr. Ajao Wale, I thank you for who you are.

I pray God will bless you immensely and take you very far,

In life and in vision and cause your dreams to come true,

Leading us through a life of divine purpose, making all things new

And although we’ve been married for a little less than a year,

I know God will keep us and our union in His able care,

I trust that we will grow together as the time goes on,

And raise kids that will honor you like me, your daughters and your sons.

Love, your darling,

tia

Lyrics by tia 2009