The List…

So several years ago, after my return from Seattle to San Diego, I sat down and thought about what I was looking for in a wife.

Today I get married.

Here’s the list…

• Compassionate. Endeavours to welcome newcomers. Takes an interest in the lives of others – asks questions. Has a heart that breaks for other people. 
• Thoughtful. Actively looks for ways to bless others.
• Servant-hearted. The sort of person who will see something which needs doing and will just get to work. Has initiative.
• Laughs easily. Doesn’t take herself too seriously.  Can look on the bright side of things.
• Generous with her time and resources.
• Knows when it’s time for complaining to come to an end and it’s time to tough it out.
• Independent. Has own thoughts, ideas and goals.
• Self-forgetful. Her first thought will not be “How will this affect me?” Doesn’t talk about herself all the time.
• Supportive and actively encourages others.
• Passionate about stuff. 
• Loves music. Would loudly sing along to the car radio and not care if she looked crazy.
• Has good, solid, stable friendships with other females.
• Loves books. Would think that a Sunday on the couch reading together would be a day well spent.
• Gentle in speech. Thinks carefully about how her words come across. Doesn’t swear. Doesn’t gossip.
• Likes the simple things in life. Doesn’t need lots of make-up, jewellery, expensive dinners or costly entertainment in order to be happy.
• Up for an adventure or doing something new.
• A bit of a nerd.

Mission Accomplished.