Sunday, January 4, 2009

The Husband Project, Day Two

Discussion Question:
Describe your husband's perfect meal--where, when and what is served. Is it in a restaurant, or is it one of you cooking?


Project:
Make a list of 10 reasons you love your husband. E-mail me this list so I can post it. Once again, my e-mail address is www.ginger_tate0706@yahoo.com.

PS: You might want to leave the list laying around so he can find it....

Here are my ten reasons:
1) He is the same everyday. 2) I love the smile on his face when he knows he's been caught. 3) He loves God, church, and his family. 5) He always thinks of me first. 6) He loves traveling. 7) He cried when we lost our dog. 8) He loves being with our friends. 9) He runs our household on a budget and I always know that we are taken care of. 10) I know he will never leave me. (Ginger)


Here are Diane's 10 Reasons:
1) He loves God and knows the priority to place things..God, Me, Family, Work/Music, etc. 2) He has the best sense of humor! You can't be mad at him because he will say or do something that will just make you burst our laughing. Plus everyone loves him because he is SO-O-O-O-O-O FUNNY! 3) He loves our children, granddaughter (who lovingly calls him Poppy) with a love that is so real and beautiful...anyone that knows him, knows he is a 'loving & caring father/grandfather' in every sense. 4) He isn't afraid to show his softer side...i know the cliche says men shouldn't cry. But, my husband doesn't have a problme being real. 5) He surprises me in so many ways just to show me that he loves me and more importantly that he is IN LOVE with me. 6) He is not afraid to admit when he's wrong and hates to do/say anything that hurts me. I think it hurts him worst when he knows I am hurt and he goes out of his way to make it up to me. 7) He's my 'Teddy Bear'! I want him to be healthy because I want him here with me. 8)There is nothing like cuddling up under him and having him hold me. I feel so safe and secure. 9) He is so talented...I love to hear him sing - wow, what a voice (he can make you melt). When he sings at church, he is so anointed and you can just feel his love for God. He is an awesome musician, songwriter, and producer that has great things ahead of him. 10) The #1 reason - He's MY HUSBAND! He chose ME!









Here are Tammy's 10 Reasons:

1) He is my best friend. 2) He's still a little frisky...lol 3) He's a great father.
4) Good bread winner. 5) Hard worker.
6) Puts his family first. 7) He cried at our daughter's wedding. 8) Trusts me to take care of the bills. 9) Lets me have time with friends. 10) He's my better half.



Here are Judy's 10 Reasons:

1) He loves God and our church. 2) He always gives me positive reinforcement. 3) He tells me he loves me several times a day. 4) He is totally understanding towards women (especially me) and their issues. 5) He is a sensitice man (not afraid to cry). 6) He has a great sense of humor. 7) He loves to do the cooking. 8) He is faithful and true to me. 9) He trusts me to make good judgments and stands behind my decisions. 10) He rarely gets angry with me.


Here are Peg's 10 Reasons:
1) After a misunderstanding,he hugs me and says "everything is going to be ok." 2) Children and grandchildren are first in both of our lives. 3) He has built a great portfolio for our future (stock market hurry and come back). 4) He likes to travel as I do. 5) He loves to shop for me and has me dressed as a Queen. 6) He willingly goes to the grocery store to supply the kitchen. 7) He sometimes exercies with me, could be a great daily date. It's a new year with high hopes. 8) He gives me the freedom I need for my work as I do him. BOTH of us working from the home. 9) He's direct, not easily persuaded, fair but wants to know the facts with no sugar coating. This has made me grow as I am somewhat the opposite with the goal of keeping peace as long as it doesn't cross my standards. 10) He's put up with me for 39 years this summer. He has a forgiving heart and starts over fresh each new day.

Here are Susan's Ten Reasons:
1) His love for God and his family 2) His warped sense of humor. 3) His compassion for others. 4) He's the best dad and poppy ever. 5)He a clean/neat freak so HE does housework (and his own ironing). 6)He looks forward to our vacations. 7) He makes plans to spend time together. 8)No matter how big the bump in the road, I know he will always be by my side. 9)He understands that we each need time with our friends. 10) I feel safe and loved.

Here are Heather C's Ten Reasons:
1) He loves me for me. 2) He spoils me. 3) He wants to work on making God #1 for him and our family. 4) He works hard so that I can stay at home with the kids.
5) He "wants" me no matter what size I am. 6) He will protect our family no matter what. 7) He can cry in front of me. 8) He has a cute butt (lol). 9) He is very hard on the kids regarding school and the importance of it. 10) He loves animals.


Here are Shelley's Ten Reasons:
1) He is a hard and dependable worker. 2) He sacrifices his wants for his childrens. 3) He is playful and fun (to the point of annoying sometimes). 4) If the kids are still hungry after a meal he will not eat until they are full. 5) He will not spend ANY money until he knows we have it. 6) He is very funny. 7) He takes care of his body. 8)He is easy going. 9) He does not expect dinner, laundry, cleanliness but is happy to have it. 10) He encourages my dreams (college) and helps me achieve them by helping with kids, home, etc.

Here are Heather M's 10 Reasons:
1) He has a passion for Jesus Christ, which is SO attractive in a man! 2) He loves me for who I AM, not for who I’m trying (or wanting) to be. 3) He loves to play me in games we’re BOTH good at, like Rummikub & Wii (& is not a sore loser!) 4) He is supportive of anything I want to do – blog, job, ministry, etc. 5) He makes me laugh… a LOT. 6) He’s a great fashion consultant/shopping buddy. 7) He makes a great pot of coffee… which we both like to drink just for the creamers we put in! 8) He loves ANYTHING I cook, just about. 9) He strives to be a better husband to me, day in & day out. 10) He encourages me in my endeavors to be a better wife without being critical or bossy!

Here are Tearsa's Ten Reasons:
1) He’s my best friend. 2) His love for God and country. 3) He’s one of the most intelligent men I’ve ever known. 4) He’s a little ornery. 5) He’s encouraging to me in all I do and who I am. 6) He has his priorities correct: God, me, family.
7) He’s always there to hold me when I cry or laugh with me when I’m happy.
8) He is my “soul mate.” 9) He brings out the best in me. 10) He’s just so adorable.

Here are Kimberly's Ten Reasons:
1) He loves the Lord first and foremost. 2) He loves me. 3) He loves his children. 4) He loves being a couch potatoe. He works from home. 5) He is a simple man. 6) He encourages all of my endeavors.
7) He allows me to run the hosehold financially. Yepeh! 8) He is the head of our family. 9) He has a big heart. A true giver 10) He has big dreams.

Here are Karen's Ten Resons:
1) I love him because he loves the Lord and he's not afraid to say it or show it.
2) He loves me with every fiber of his being and he shows it everyday. 3) He loves our daughters....such a wonderful father. 4) He is committed to our family and willing to do whatever it takes to protect us and make sure we are okay. 5) He is so funny. My daughters and I get a little bored when he's not around. He is so fun to be around. 6) Whenever I'm not feeling well he takes such good care of me. 7) He brings me tea everynight, except when he's at work. Sometimes I get him to wake me up when he gets home because it just doesn't taste right unless he prepares it. 8) When I'm not feeling "it" he doesn't mind, which makes me end up feeling "it" anyway. LOL!!!! 9) He tells me "No". If he didn't, we probably wouldn't have a dime. 10) He takes care of his mom. But what's really special, is that he takes care of my mom too. I thank God for that because I'm an only child. He loves my mother and he just "cheeses" when she calls him "my son".

13 comments:

Kathi Lipp said...

Ginger -

Love what you are doing here - great pictures from yesterday. It is so great to see so many couples loving each other on purpose!

DLyric said...

My husband's perfect/favorite meal is something I don't like to eat nor do I know how to make - SUSHI! However, I make a mean pan of Lasagna that he adores as well so if he wants to have a meal out it's Sushi but if he wants his wife's homecooking, he wants my Lasagna! Plus, my husband is the best cook there is....I told him he missed his calling by not opening a restaurant but God has blessed us with many gifts so I wouldn't be surprised if that didn't fit into our future one day! :-)

Anonymous said...

Thanks Ginger for helping couples to think about intentionally creating love for one another.

Anonymous said...

Tammy Mills said...His perfect meal is Chicken & noodles made by me at home. Everything from scratch. One whole chicken broiled for two hours on medium heat. Then add homemade egg noodles. Mashed potatoes and corn-on-the-cobb from our garden. This is our Sunday dinner.

Anonymous said...

His perfect meal is when he gets to make chili in the crock pot. He LOVES to cook (being Italian) and he was dubbed "The Chili King" by our former Pastor and friend (who still requests it often). 'When' is anytime and 'Where' is anywhere, but especially when we take it over to Pastor's house to share it with him and the Mrs.

SusanD said...

Hey Ginger, My wonderful hubby enjoys most food, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Sushi, Italian; but given the option his favorite meal is a 16 oz (preferably larger) 2 inch sirloin, lightly seasoned and grilled medium rare, with mashed potatoes and corn (cause he likes to mix them together). Blessings, Susan

Heather C. said...

My husband, Carl, favorite meal is going to the Japanese steak house eating the salad with the ginger dressing, steak and chicken without the veggies extra fried rice. He will drink water without the lemon. And will pick on the chef the entire time. They always seem to remember him. He and the guys from the Sheriff's dept go there A LOT!
In fact his only request when he finishes up his officer training for the National Guard in March is to have lunch there on the way home.... lol

Anonymous said...

Hey Ginger,

I'm BLESSED to have a husband who LOVES to eat, and loves to eat WHATEVER I cook (unless it's veggies that are too crunchy or not covered in cheese!)

Unfortunately, that means that my husband doesn't actually have a FAVORITE anything that I make!

Things that he has expressed extra interest in, though, include:

- My turkey meatloaf w/ cheddar & duck sauce on top!
- Rice pilaf
- Catalina chicken (chicken made with Catalina dressing, apricot preserves, & onion soup mix)
- Balsamic chicken & pasta

He also loves Teryaki chicken or General Tso's if we eat out. He's pretty easy to please... just don't give him seafood!

Anonymous said...

My hubby's favorite meal is anythng barbeque and he puts it on just about everything except for steak and fish. Probably has a preferrence to Famous Dave's Resturant, we get to try barbeque everywhere we travel, we have found it can really vary all over the US. Mid-west is the best...

Shelley said...

My husband's fav foods are 2 things that I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT COOK!! He loves Chinese food (boneless spare ribs) and Puerto Rican food!!! When we go back home to CT he can't wait to meet up with our friends so they can make him some rice and gondoles (spelling??)

Anonymous said...

My husband's perfect meal is homemade chicken and dumplings, made by me. He usually likes just about anything I put in front of him. He enjoys a good steak, Chinese food, BBQ ribs, hot dog with mustard slaw (homemade), or Chicken anything! (He reminds me on a regular basis that Chicken is his favorite meat.)

K. Sevier said...

10 reasons:
1. I love him because he loves the Lord and he's not afraid to say it or show it.
2. He loves me with every fiber of his being and he shows it everyday.
3. He loves our daughters....such a wonderful father.
4. He is committed to our family and willing to do whatever it takes to protect us and make sure we are okay.
5. He is so funny. My daughters and I get a little bored when he's not around. He is so fun to be around.
6. Whenever I'm not feeling well he takes such good care of me.
7. He brings me tea everynight, except when he's at work. Sometimes I get him to wake me up when he gets home because it just doesn't taste right unless he prepares it.
8. When I'm not feeling "it" he doesn't mind, which makes me end up feeling "it" anyway. LOL!!!!
9. He tells me "No". If he didn't, we probably wouldn't have a dime.
10. He takes care of his mom. But what's really special, is that he takes care of my mom too. I thank God for that because I'm an only child. He loves my mother and he just "cheeses" when she calls him "my son".

K. Sevier said...

My husband's perfect meal is anytime I agree to go to Chipotle's!!! He can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If I cook at home, the dinner must be my chicken & dumplings or tuna casserole. He loves the fact that I add shrimp to the tuna casserole then top it off with a mix of butter and ritz crackers crumbled all over the top of the casserole. I must also fix a pot of yams. He loves my yams!!!! Then of course either a salad and/or green beans.