Mother's Day

I had a good friend ask me this week what I was looking for in a woman when I met Amy. I had to think about it a bit, but after a second, I started to rattle off some things. Someone who challenges me. Intelligent. Witty. Someone who works out and stays in shape, but isn't over the top. Someone I'm sexually attracted to. ;) Someone who respects me and I respect them. Someone who can mend a shirt, a home. Someone who children like to be around. And, who likes to be around children. Appreciates nice things but isn't consumed by them.

That's by no means an inclusive list, but it's definitely a good start. As I rattled off what I was looking for, a couple things struck me: 1) the example set by my Mom was what I wanted to find in a wife and 2) that I didn't say is that "I love her". And it got me thinking; I am firm believer that love is a verb. It is an "action word" that is a daily decision. Love is what I do to her, for her. Not a feeling or trait about her. One phrase that's never sat well with me is to say that I'm "in love" with someone. Like it's a state of being. Or a place. Every day loving Amy is an act. It's a decision that she makes very easy for me.

About 12 years ago I met Amy; and she was exactly what I was looking for. Still is. She is the most amazing mother to our children I could ever imagine.

Because you're mine, I walk the line.

- Matt