Some women are lucky, and sometimes we aren't, I am a lucky one!

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I married the most wonderful man. Its funny you know, when we met on the steps of a pub I was staying in when I started a new job close by, I thought he was awful. But…there was something about him. He struggled to be around women, he would rather be with his mates in the pub, until we met. We had a mutual friend, she told him I was a bit ditty, she told me he was a local drunk, but when we met and started dating, the publican always said we would get married, we both said NO< NOT US. Then they all found out we were dating when I left a pizza box with his name on it outside my room. I used to leave notes for him under his door, funnily enough that was 30 years ago this month, we have just celebrated our 28th Wedding Anniversary.

My hubby was a bit funny, he earnt his money and the money I earnt was ours, but over the years, he started trusting me. It was because of his ex, she took all his money. As we had two children which turned into 5, I had a son in my first marriage, he had 2 daughters from his first marriage, then we had 2 together. We all got on real well. When both kids were in primary school, hubby became Mr Mom. He worked at night, I worked during the day, we only saw 1 hour of eachother in the mornings, then we had a sitter from 3pm until I arrived home at 6pm.
Now, for the last 12 years, he has been looking after me as my full time carer. He is wonderful, does all the cooking, cleaning, showering me, putting up with my tears, frustration and all that I used to do. I can't do any cleaning, or anything around the place anymore. Occasionally, I would try, but only burn the dinner, or get half the dishes done, so he says to leave the lot. He never complains, never whinges, he is my soul mate, my hero.
I wish there were awards for men or husbands that do so much. He cannot work full time otherwise he would run ragged. He knows when I need a shoulder, he knows when I need a hug. The greatest man in the world. I love him so much.
I want you to know that at the moment, you may have a demanding husband, who doesn't do much at all, but when he needs to stand up to the task, he will. I know it. because my man has. I love you my dearest Michael.
xxx

Posted by dee lindsay, 24th April 2014

24 Comments

- - mom94125 said
  - 20 Jun 2015
    12:55 pm
it is great! what a man! stepping up for you like that

- - mom113055 said
  - 21 Apr 2015
    1:45 pm
this story is good

- - mom73672 said
  - 26 Feb 2015
    11:13 am
Good on Micheal and good on you for sharing. Congratulation and well done to both of you.

- - mom57522 said
  - 11 Jan 2015
    8:12 am
Your michael sounds amazing, he’s a keeper for sure.

- - pakeko said
  - 16 Oct 2014
    8:59 pm
What a amazing man you have there, but something just as important is you value what you have.

- - scottie said
  - 30 May 2014
    5:32 pm
My son in law is a Michael too and when my daughter had a back injury he turned into super Dad (happened when my grand daughter was a new born). He really stepped up the plate. Hope you and your husband have a wonderful anniversary

- - coppin85 said
  - 28 May 2014
    6:27 pm
This so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes

- - dee lindsay said
  - 22 May 2014
    4:35 pm
Thank you for your beautiful comments, to the ladies also married to a “Michael”, that is so incredible. I just read out some of these comments out to mick, I think his head is swelling, he had to go outside. The excuse was to feed all the animals we have.

Thank you and if you are still waiting for your soul mate, he will be there by your side when you least expect it.
xxx dee

- - catgrrl3 said
  - 21 May 2014
    4:45 pm
awww love that you know he has your back when needed

- - tilly said
  - 06 May 2014
    7:37 pm
What an amazing story and you husband does sound like your saint and your soul mate.

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 03 May 2014
    2:20 pm
There should be more men out there like your hubby

- - christial said
  - 30 Apr 2014
    9:21 pm
What a wonderful story to read about your journey with your man! And what a wonderful man he must be!!!

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 29 Apr 2014
    8:07 pm
You are very lucky I backed the wrong horse lol and have had to deal with it even six years post separation. The only saving grace is I have the most kind, warm hearted little boy. I’m so glad you have such a caring, loving husband and this is such a lovely post.

- - curlytops said
  - 29 Apr 2014
    2:00 pm
How lucky you are to have a wonderful husband.

- - fruitwood said
  - 27 Apr 2014
    11:44 pm
Congratulations on 28 years of marriage. That is a great achievement.

- - aussiemum said
  - 27 Apr 2014
    9:14 pm
This is such a sweet story. It sounds as though you are one of those lucky couples that actually grows closer together during those times of turmoil. I’m sorry your health isn’t good, but at least you have a fabulous man.

- - mel1 said
  - 25 Apr 2014
    6:26 pm
“Michaels” must make great husbands!!!! I’m also married to a Michael and he is caring and looks after me and our family brilliantly. I know he is there for me always and I know we are blessed.

- - dee lindsay said
  - 25 Apr 2014
    2:11 pm
Thank you beautiful ladies for your lovely messages., it is funny you say you never argue, we did have many problems to start with, but over the last 15 years we have a fun argument, just so we can make up, that is the best bit. It is never a serious argument. I think this helps our children too. Everyone has a soul mate, just takes awhile to find him/her. Good luck to you all, I know I am lucky and appreciate my hubby heaps. xxx Dee

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 25 Apr 2014
    1:42 pm
What a beautiful message. I’m so glad you didn’t listen to your friend at the time. I’m sorry for your debilitating illness, whatever that may be. You are both so lucky and blessed to have each other.

- - amandaks said
  - 25 Apr 2014
    1:09 pm
What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing I too have married my soul mate. We met 5 years ago under the funniest of circumstances and now have two children together. I definitely know I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am today without him. Sometimes, it’s stories like this that remind me how lucky I am.