Happy 50th Birthday Kent

He's 50 today.  I'm not quite sure how this happened, but he's actually 50 years old tomorrow.
 
A number of years ago, I gave Kent a gift, 52 reasons why I love him, I put each of the reasons on a playing card, and gave it to him on a ring. 
  

 
Kent's love language is words of affirmation--so, for his birthday, here's 50 reasons (in random order) why I love him.
 

1. You make me laugh lots.
2.  You always, always kiss me good night.  Even when you aren't here, you'll text me a kiss good night.
3.  You help around the house.  Division of labour around here isn't equal--you do so much more than you need to.
4.  You never, ever, ever forget important dates.
5.  You put family first, including all our adopted children.
6.  You are my soft place to land.  I never have to fear that you won't be there for me.
7.  You will watch girly shows with me.
8.  You always tell me I am beautiful and make me feel that I am.
9.  You make our bed.  I used to think it was a fairy, but I know the truth...it's you.
10.  You let me have Pippin.  Let's face it, he's not easy, although very cute.  He was a difficult dog right from the beginning...thank you.
11.  You love God and you love me.  Both relationships are important to you to maintain, nurture and grow.
12.  You always stand by my side so my introverted and insecure self never has to feel alone.
13.  You leave me random notes to tell me you love me.
14.  Maxwell, Melissa and Jonathan and Jack.  You made me feel that I could be the Mother I didn't know I could.
15.  You always make me coffee when I want it or need it.
16.  You can finish my sentences.
17.  You are perfectly imperfect. 
18.  You can fix anything and everything around the house.
19.  You stare lovingly at me.  I've seen it--don't deny it.
20.  You want God's utmost for our family.
21.  You provide for our family.
22.  You kiss me right away when you get home.  Always.
23.  You are a fabulous BBQ'er.
24.  You call me just to say hello.
25.  You sing.  I love, love, love to hear you sing.
26.  You accept me for me and you also push me to be my best.
27.  You make me think positive when I am not.
28.  You make decisions when I can't.
29.  You can make me smile for no reason.
30.  You make our house a home.
31.  You try to better our relationship every day.
32.  You send me random loving texts.
33.  Your love for me is endless.
34.  You even loved my bald head.
35.  You like to surprise me with little things.
36.  You're going to be crazy silly with our grandkids.
37.  You still dream with me about our future.
38.  You are an amazing Dad for our kids.
39.  You always want to be close to me.
40.  You are proud to have me as your wife.
41.  You always look for the best in every person and situation.
42.  You took amazing care of me when I was sick.
43.  You love my family.
44.  You're not afraid to be silly.
45.  You always hold my hand when we are walking.  You open doors for me.  You are a real gentleman.
46.  You make me feel safe, always.
47.  You don't dis me when I am a bum.
48.  You always calm me down.
49.  You can talk to me about anything.
50.  You read my blog and you like it.

 
 One thought I've had floating around my head as we reach these milestones, is one lifetime is just not enough.  I know that we are 'closer to the end' than we are to the beginning.  This saddens me -- that I only have one lifetime with you.  I do focus on this, that this time in our lives, we have so much time to spend with each other--so we will take advantage of that.

I will love you my whole life, you and no other.