Tamar Vs. Bathshua

I never thought that all I ever needed to know about being a good wife and homemaker I would learn from a 14 year old girl.  It's almost embarrassing to write that and reflect on those words.  I certainly would not turn to a young teen in today's society for marital advice.

I'm reading a book that chronicles the life of Tamar in the Bible. This young girl new how to be an exceptional homemaker and a dedicated wife inspite of being married to the biggest boob of all time.  Her husband was abusive, condescending, rude, drunk, immature, a momma's boy, adulterer and every other nasty thing a man could be.  Yet she stayed true and submissive.

I have an amazing man that would never think to raise his hand to me, would work 'til the sun came up if he had to to support our household, and would rather cut his tongue out than be disrespectful and yet somehow I find time to complain.  Hmmmmm...I guess it's check yourself  time!

I'm so glad for this reading and Tamar who has reminded me how amazingly good I have it and how totally awesome my man is.  I always knew it but I rareley articulate it.  Rob is the bees knees, the cats meow, and thensome.  I love that I am married to a hero, a dragon slayer, and the worlds greatest dad (he has a shirt to prove it!).  And when a gripe, nag, or complaint comes to the tip of my tongue and thinks of leaping out I'll quickly think of Tamar and her quiet existence yet amazing example.  I love you Rob and thank you for dealing with my "Bathshua" ways.