Jakesprinter’s theme for his Sunday Post this week is “Valuable” and I’ve held off posting what came immediately to mind. It’s still with me and it’s Tuesday already, so I’m going with it.
Michael on the land train at Barril
There absolutely isn’t anything in life more valuable to me than my husband. Ok, I can hear the groans, but we’re not soppy (well I might be tempted to be, but he most certainly is not). Please don’t tell him, or let him see this post. He’s a reserved kind of guy and would be highly embarassed. Who can blame him? The blogging wife must be a constant hazard.
I grumble and moan about his deficiencies, but in truth, most of the deficiencies are mine. He is my rock, and yet, my playmate too. We’ve weathered many a storm together, and no doubt will have to fend off more. I picture myself the great world traveller, and he, the anchor, dragging along reluctantly in the sand. Still, I cannot imagine my world without him.
Michael in “A Taska”, one of our favourite Tavira restaurants.
When set free to roam, I am as happy as that sand boy. It is in my nature and I cannot change it. But I would never underestimate the value of the man who welcomes me home.
Thanks Jake, for giving me the opportunity to say this. I love your challenges. They make me think, and also appreciate what I have.
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restlessjo 
WOW … this is so beautiful. Such a tribute to an obviously wonderful man. Thanks so much for sharing! 😀
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Good job he hasn’t read any of this or it’d have gone to his head! Thanks for your visit.
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LOL! 😀
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The other day Broadside wrote about envy, and asked whether we suffered from it at times. I’m afraid you’ve just answered the question for me – yes, sometimes, it would be simply wonderful to have a partner who understood and accommodated ones inescapable peccadillos. I’m very pleased to see you paying tribute to your partner in this way – that type of relationship is such a blessing.
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As always with these things, I don’t appreciate him half as much as I should. It’s nice when my attention is brought back to this post and I realise it all over again. Thank you.
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🙂
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I loved this tribute to your husband.. he sounds like a sweetie, but don’t tell him I said that, he might blush:D xo Smidge
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He might, Barbara, behind the beard! I know you’re happily hitched too.
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😀
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ah! great post Jo – PS I won’t tell him if you don’t! But I’m sure he’d be thrilled to read this. Wishing you both continued happiness; love and adventure x
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Thanks Aly! From one happy couple to another.
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I totally agree that the very person we wake up each day, is that very person that means the world to us. Beautifully said, “There absolutely isn’t anything in life more valuable to me than my husband. ” Wishing you both all life’s happiness…
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So happy that you too have a wonderful partner by your side. Many thanks.
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Great work you have here my friend Thanks for sharing this 🙂
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Without you Jake, it wouldn’t happen. Thank you, sir.
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You both are very fortunate to have each other and I do hope he read it…and of course approved of his blogger wife’s tribute to him. We just had our 48th.
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Whoo-hoo! Well done to both of you. Here’s to many more healthy and happy ones.
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I love your “soppy” post, rj. It’s wonderful to have a happy marriage. 😉
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Thanks Gem. I’m living in dread of him seeing it!
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Hehehe. Who’s Gem 😉
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Caramba! I must stop doing this! Gem is “firstandfabulous”. I like to use names (if I can remember them, which obviously, I can’t!) I’d better call you Ad in future- I’ll not forget that. Humble apologies!
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What a lovely post! He’s lucky to have someone who appreciates him so much, it sounds like an excellent match.
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Water signs you see! He’s Cancer and I’m Scorpio.
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Dear Jo, This is so sweet! What you tow have is priceless, and I am happy for you both!
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Thanks Naomi. I can re-read it when he’s like a bear with a sore head!
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You just described R!!! You are right, we just wouldn’t BE without them 🙂
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Happy for you, Madhu.
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this is so beautifully written.
I am also married to a wonderful man (since 1975) and just knows the feeling
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Lovely to know that Rosa. There are lots of them,aren’t there? Best wishes to all the great husbands out there (and wives, too!)
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Looking at your photos of him, you can see in his eyes, the feeling is mutual. 🙂
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Bless you for that, Vicky. Even after all these years (or do I mean, especially) you do still sometimes wonder!
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Aaaawww, that was heart-melting! I’ve been married 6+ years and every day, I always think “how lucky am I?”. So, YES! we’re lucky girls! 😉
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Nice to know you’re happy. Coming up 23 years for us Zoe, and we “courted” an embarassing 17! I guess he’s stuck with me now.
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WOW! THAT IS JUST AMAZING! I hope to be as lucky in love as you & your hubby!!! =D
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Nothing more precious and valuable. Husbands, family, sigh. Great post.
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Thanks Gem. Lucky, aren’t we?
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🙂
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well said!
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Thank you!
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