Fireproof your marriage winner
February 19, 2009 by The Amies
Thank you to all who entered our Fireproof Your Marriage giveaway last week. I wish we could every single one of you this package of goodies. However, only one winner can be chosen, and the random number generator says…the winner is…
Lisa at Blessed With Grace, who stated that she shows love to her husband in these 3 special ways:
1. Greet him at the door, when he comes home from work, with a big hug and “romantic” kiss
2. Make him his favorite meal -chicken fried stead, gravy and mashed potatoes
3. Look him in the eyes, tell him how important he is to me and what a good provider he is, for our family.
We LOVED reading all your responses and wanted to share a variety of our favorites with you. What a bunch of loving and wise ladies you all are!
Cook at home most of the week. My man doesn’t mind taking me out to eat, but he would rather save it for special occasions, payday, or when we are really busy doing some project that doesn’t allow for us to take time to cook. This saves us money and shows that I care enough to make him his favorite foods. I love to hear him say he likes my food better when we are out at restaurants anyway, so when you give – you get back!
Jenifer
I talk to my kids about how special he is and all the things he does for our family even when people aren’t watching. He may or may not be around but the info always gets back to him somehow.
I’ll be very specific on this one: Prime rib, peach cobbler and chocolate pie — but not all at the same time. 
Make fish for dinner, even though I hate seafood… lol!
Make coffee for him in the morning and bring it to him. It’s a small gesture that would mean a lot to him. I often put my husband’s needs behind our children’s. It’s not right.
Stop correcting his grammar (it’s a habit, homeschool mom you know).
Well, I had MY list but I decided to ask HIM what I do that shows I care…
1. “You allow me to indulge in my “obsession” with the Clemson Tigers and you usually act interested:)”
2. “You laugh with me, not at me”
3. “You make me feel as if I’m the only person in the world…you ALWAYS put me first.”
Get up and hug him when he comes home– welcome him like the conquering hero he is.
I try to respect his desk. Our house gets taken over by stacks and books every day and he’s communicated that if we can just leave his desk clear he will breathe easier.
Stay on top of the bills. He desires that I do the monthly bills, because he is so busy. I tend to get sidetracked and let things slide. It would bless him if I was more organized and focused in the bill paying.
Instant message him at work through out the day with flirty messages.
When hubby is home, I fix his plate of food first and hand it to him. He always gets the best.
Turn off the computer and have some quality time with him after the kids go to bed. What a concept!
I get my work done before he gets home so we can have “time” together at night. So this means I have to manage my daytime well so the night time can be about us.
I keep the thermostat about 10 degrees higher than I would like it in the winter so he will be comfortable.
Kathy
Choosing a cheerful attitude and greeting him with a smile – no matter how my day has gone I need to choose cheerfulness when I greet my husband.
Katrina
Be actively interested in his fantasy sports team, not just the “uh-huh” response
Praying for him and letting him know that I am praying for him. Asking him what his needs are and what he would like me to pray for.
When I drive his car I always turn the radio back to ESPN and move his seat back where he likes it.
My husband coaches select soccer and though I’ve never played the sport, to show him that I love him, I can continue to do my best to attend all of the games. I believe that while the players need to be cheered on, the coach needs his own cheerleader sometime too!
Staying within the budget or even under.
Give him compliments about how good he looks now that he is exercising. He loves compliments especially when he works hard.
Resist the urge to finish his sentence when he’s speaking in Spanish and gets stuck.
Marie Pickrel
Help him without having to be asked. He hates making phone calls and typing things but his job requires both of these tasks. If I offered to do these regularly it would be an outward expression of my love for him.
Gulp. This one is hard. Stop complaining about his job and be so very thankful that he has one, that he works and that he is a very, very hard worker.
Jennifer
I do these quirky little dances that just make him laugh so hard. I love to hear him laugh.
Dee
Always have several loaves of fresh baked whole wheat bread in the freezer for when he runs out!
Listen to him go on and on about politics even if I want to tear my hair out listening to it I won’t show it.
Rebecca Beck
Help keep him organized and informed. Remind him of appointments, hospital visits, counseling schedules or any cancellations. Bring prayer request to his attention. Inform him of what’s happening within our own home. (Children’s accomplishment and drama)
He loves it when I show him that I am attracted to him and make even the smallest advance at all. Let me tell you this will get him out of a sour mood instantly. He loves to be loved and wanted.
Jennifer Kahla
Loving his family, quirks and all. Remembering that he was a package deal just like I was.
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sprittibee on Thu, 19th Feb 2009 11:50 pm
Great ideas. I also had a lady at church (she was about 80) tell me that when they argue, she always made him his favorite pie (lemon) even though she didn’t like it and he was the one who should have apologized first. That’s true forgiveness and sacrifice as Christ desires.
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Beth on Fri, 20th Feb 2009 7:38 am
Loved reading these!
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Marsha on Fri, 20th Feb 2009 5:02 pm
I adore linky love and to see what everyone else has to say!
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