12.07.2010 | By: Morgan

A Few of My Favorite Things

I can't believe I haven't written a blog about Nathan yet. Life has been so craZy right now with all the holidays and finals week. I'm trying to study right now but I keep thinking about him because he's at school and I wish he was here with me.
{At his Christmas work Dinner 12.3.10 I love dressing.}

I wanted to catalog some of my favorite things about Nate right now and the things I'm taking count of:


  1. He is always so considerate of me. If I'm upset he drops whatever he's doing and listens to me with his full attention.
  2. We're both VERY affectionate to an unbelievable level. I'm so glad it's both of us because we love saying "I love you" or kissing/hugging, holding hands, or cuddling. (Ok, except when I'm at his work. I hate thinking that his co-workers might see us kiss! Freaks me out!) He'll rearrange the whole room to sit by me or when we're out, he'll squat or stand so he can be close to me. Mostly, I'm thankful that he hugs me. By that I mean that whenever I ask for a hug, I get one. Not half-hearted or whimpy, but a full-on, I love you with everything I am, kind of hug. And I ask for them 1-5 times a night. They always make me feel loved/better.
  3. He makes me candle-lit dinners and brings me flowers sometimes.
  4. He reads me stories to help me fall asleep.
  5. We read books together alternating between marriage instructional and fantasy novels.
  6. He solves off my car in the morning!! Which I really appreciate because I hate being cold and wet so he starts it up for me too! Gosh I love it!
  7. He's very financially-minded. Granted, a great deal of this virtue is because of poor choices he's made in the past but I'm glad he's learned from them. Right now our only debt is student loads. Cars and credit cards all paid off. He worked it out with his work to pay for his schooling and within the first 2 years of my job all of our loans should be paid off. He wants us to live within our means which I think is a very godly trait and he doesn't like spending excessively. Sometimes it bothers me when I really want something (Which I usually get once I put my puppy face on) but when I look at the whole picture I'm so glad he's mindful of our family and is trying to be a good steward of what God's given us. - and even though he's the one that's working, he's very big on it being OUR money. He's not possessive or controlling about it. 
  8. He notices and compliments my earrings/jewelry/hair. I mean,what girl wouldn't love that?
  9. He leaves me cute and romantic voicemails and set up his phone to have a personal phone message for me alone to hear. It's very adorable but also personal so I'll leave that unsaid. ; )
  10. He has a job! I know that sounds lame, but serious, a TON of my friends have guys who don't work and don't want to. On top of that, he never calls off work. He's diligent and responsible. He's also GREAT at his job. Last month, he got something that used to take 11 hrs down to 20 min. He's very gifted at I.T. and with computers playing such a major role it's doubtful that there won't be job offerings. 
  11. He is so creative and always keeps me guessing! Whether it's creating video games, turning a computer mouse into a looka-like remote control mouse that moves on the floor, making me a sun jar using a solar panel and a pink bulb so I can capture "pink sunlight", or writing me a poem, I am never bored and he's always coming up with something new! He's like a big kid in this way and not only do I think our kids are going to love him for it, but he reminds me a lot of my dad in that way. 
  12. He makes me feel like the only girl in the world. Sunday, we were at the grocery store and I was talking out loud trying to compare the prices of romaine at Acme and Sam's and I look at him to get his input and he's staring at me with adorable "I'm-so-into you" eyes and a boyish grin across his face. I crinkled my nose and through the smile that could light up a room I asked "what are you looking at me like that for?" (Eloquent, I know.) And he said "You are so beautiful" with amazement in his voice. Ok, I was in my UAkron hoodie with an orange beanie on my head. I have no idea where it came from, but I am SO thankful. And he does stuff like that all the time. Growing up, there were so many things I hated about my appearance and I knew guys would hate too. Not Nathan. Once I was looking a the cover of SELF magazine at a gorgeous blonde in a bikini thinking "I will never look like that." I asked Nate what he thought of the picture and after looking quizzically at it for a few seconds he shook his head and said "No, she doesn't have your hips." WHAT?!! MY hips? Not only does he like them, but he doesn't like that other girls don't. It's like that with everything. He'll hold my hand and stare at it and I'm like "what?" and he'll say "I LOVE the color of your skin" and to top it all off, he prefers my afro over my straight hair. That's not gonna happen, but in all these things it feels so good to know that the very things I hated about myself for so long, are what he loves the most. 
  13.  He watches chick flicks, boy meets world, and Tyler Perry films with me :D
  14. He considers "alone time" as being alone with me; just the two of us. He doesn't say that he needs his space, or time out with the boys. If I'm left home by myself at night it's because he's still at work, not because he wants time apart. When he is with his friends, he puts me first. I get passengers seat and he'll talk to them while holding my hand/holding me around the waist and he asks me if I want to come along. 
  15. He always apologizes first and forgives me even before I ask. Seriously, I'm like "I'm so sorry, do you forgive me?" and his response will be something like "I forgave you before you even asked."
  16. He loves and compliments all of my cooking.
  17. Even though he's a MAJOR introvert, he knows that I love being around people and going places and he comes with me almost every time. Which I love. 
  18. He never says anything when the house is a mess. But I know he likes the kitchen floor sweep and silverware in the drawer. 
  19. He's great at finding things on the internet. I'll tell him that my ankle has been bothering me and he's googling the causes and ways to make it better.
  20. He always takes my calls and almost always calls me when he leaves work or school. 
  21. He never calls me names or says anything hurtful. He's mindful of me and thinks through his statements or responses before giving them.
  22. He loves showing me off. Whenever he has to go somewhere,  he wants me to come to. Even on days that I bring lunch to his work for him, he has me come into his partners office so he can sit by me while he eats. So I guess I'm also thankful that his co-worker Scott, is awesome and easy to talk to.
  23. He doesn't look at or comment on other girls. In fact, I'll comment on how craZy a girl's hair is or what she's wearing and more often than not he has no idea what I'm talking about because he isn't looking.
  24. He makes me laugh ALL the time. Mostly, when he's not trying. Yesterday, before going to get the mail with only sweatpants on, no shoes either, he peered out and said "It looks cold out there" in a I don't know about this way and I cracked up. Not 5 seconds before he had just gone out the back door to his car to get my camera for me. How his opinion changed that quick, I don't know but it was funny to me.
  25. Being with him has really broadened me as a person. From small stuff like watching Sci-Fi or listening to Irish music or old hymns, to big things like what it means to forgive and not hold a grudge to having integrity to do the right thing.
  26. Speaking of integrity, he never lies! I mean he doesn't even exaggerate! Even when I try to get him to and justify the reasons why I think it's ok! I mean, if he's not lying to get out of work, or to his teachers for more time, even the car dealer, then I am certain he's not lying to me either. He sticks to his word.
  27. He's really big on health and working out but doesn't make me feel ugly or lazy for not being that way myself. I know that when it is a concern it's because he wants me to be healthy, not skinny, which I really appreciate. 
  28. He never shuts me out or pulls away. He's always striving to reconcile with me which is big because I've learned a lot when it comes to that. I can block people out and make them feel horrible, but I choose not to do that with him and if I see myself doing it, I ask Jesus for help to uphold my marriage vows and push through the feelings that lead to destruction and give into Satan. 
  29. I love watching him worship when we're at church. He takes that time very seriously and being a witness to it is like watching someone fall in love with Jesus all over again, each time. He also changes the words of songs if he feels they don't fit biblically and pays really close attention to sermons to make sure the pastor's being biblical too. 
  30. We cuddle and hug every morning before getting out of bed. Even on weekdays. Even if it's just for a few seconds I love feeling connected to him before having to rush into the world and start the day.
  31. He has a peace within him that I wish I could attain. Even when things are hectic at work and he looks like he might go craZy, he remains calm in the sense that he doesn't lash out or freak out. I think that's because he's confident that God works things out for our good.
  32. He's so patient with me. He doesn't rush when it comes to me. He doesn't make me rush. and it takes a lot to push his buttons.
  33. He's kind and gentle with me. 
  34. He is SO not insecure. He doesn't flip when I talk to other guys or past crushes, but is very jealous over me when it comes to guys crossing the line.
  35. He doesn't gloat over me when he's right or belittle me when I mess up or do something wrong. 
  36. He's very humble and lowly in spirit. With me, with anyone else, and with himself.
  37. He's considerate of others and not rude. Tonight when he came through the door the talked about how he couldn't believe these guys were talking while other people (not Nate) were still taking the test.
  38. He's so modest! I feel like half of the great things about him that I've learned by word-of-mouth has came from his mom! He never brags about himself or what he's done. 
  39. Nathan is always putting me 1st. My wants, hopes, dreams. While looking for a house, in terms of location, his major concern how far my commute to school was going to be even though I might only go 2 days a week whereas he's at work 5 times a week. 
  40. He doesn't get angry easily at all. In fact, he doesn't get angry much at all.
  41. He never throws anything from my past or my failures in my face. If he does remind me of something he's very sensitive about it and makes sure it's going to build me up in the end.
  42. He doesn't like things that are dark or unpleasent. Like horror movies and things that focus on blood and gore. 
  43. I feel so safe with him around. (His muscles definitely helps this, he works out remember ;). Whether he's holding my hand or wrapping me in his arms I feel like no one can hurt me and I'm protected. I know he would do everything in his power to keep me from harm.
  44. He trusts God from some really hard situations to making it to work safely. He's always reminding me that God's in control and that He's watching over us.
  45. He has such a good attitude! Spending a lifetime with someone who always grumbles and complains has to be miserable and they drag you down with them! His mindset is that nothing good comes from complaining and his boss has thanked for his attitude. He's optimistic and always hopes for the best while being prepared for the worst.
  46. Nathan doesn't quit. He sees things through to the end and doesn't give up just because things aren't easy. He holds out and accomplishes what he needs to in order to get things done.
  47. I know he's not perfect, and there are times that he lets me down, hurts my feelings, or fails to meet my expectations, but I can say with full confidence that he never fails at being the husband Jesus hoped he would be for me. And every time I think about it I realize that he is so much more than I was hoping for. He exceeds the hopes, wants and dreams I had for the man I would one day marry. And I pray that I can be that wife for him.
5.22.10

Morgan }|{ "Look at Jesus only."