Another Jon Post

This is going to get mushy. Like really mushy. You have been warned…. continue with caution.

Read the quote above. Everything about that quote reminds me of Jon. Jon makes me immensely happy. I am beyond blessed to have a best friend and husband wrapped up into one. He makes life so much fuller and brighter. I am one lucky and blessed girl to have Jonathan Hughes as my husband.

Upon returning home from his mission back in the early 2000’s, Jon dated like crazy in hopes to get married. He continued to date like a madman for 10+ years. He often wondered why marriage wasn’t happening for him. He was doing everything he was supposed to be doing in order to meet and marry a nice young lady, but it never happened for him. Then, one day through a strange series of events, he met me. We had an interesting first date that eventually led to an eternal marriage. Every day I wake up next to the most amazing man, and every day I thank my lucky stars that no one snatched him up during his 10+ years of dating.

Jon and I are quickly approaching our one-year anniversary of marriage. This year has been eventful to say the least, and has flown by. I can honestly say I love Jon more today than the day I married him. As I look back at this year of marriage I am reminded of just how awesome my husband is. Here are some examples:

Jon is a loyal and dedicated employee. He just celebrated his ninth year with his company. Jon aspired to a particular position at his company, and actually earned this dream position a few months before we were married. He was great at this position, and he absolutely loved it. However, a few months into our marriage Jon quickly realized this position required quite a bit of travel and time away from home. After much thought and prayer, Jon decided to step down and take a less demanding position so he could be more available for our family. In fact, this new position is a work-from-home position.

So, within just twelve months time, Jon went from his jet-setting dream job and bachelor lifestyle, to a work-from-home stay-at-home-dad. With his new work-from-home position he was able to take Hadley to preschool, pick Hadley up from preschool, eat lunch with Hadley, and put Hadley down for a nap while I was at work. His huge career sacrifice may not look super impressive in the eyes of many, in fact, it may look like a down grade to most, but for Hadley and me, we think it is the most commendable thing anyone could have done. Hadley and I depend on him so much, and are continually grateful for this huge sacrifice he has made. In the eternal scheme of things, Jon is making major deposits in our eternal family bank account.

Here’s another example of how great my hubby is. Earlier this year we learned that Hadley needed oral surgery. Since I was out of personal days at work, Jon volunteered to be by Hadley’s side from start to finish. If any of you know Hadley, you know how dramatic she can be. To put it lightly, Hadley was less than perfect at the doctor’s office. Jon handled the whole situation like a pro. He was so kind, loving and patient with Hadley. In fact, one of my coworkers happened to be at the same doctors office that day with her child and she commented that she had never seen a more loving and patient dad. She couldn’t believe Jon only had less than a year of parenting experience.

Here are some other things I love about Jon:

• ·      He does all the dishes. I have not touched a dirty dish since last year.
• ·      Jon wakes up early on Saturday morning and cleans the whole house with me.
• ·      Jon takes me on a date every week, without fail.
• ·      Jon coaches Hadley’s little league soccer every single week with a huge smile on his face, and they are not an easy group.
• ·      Jon gets up with Hadley every single morning, so I can get a few extra minutes of sleep each day.
• ·      If I have a problem of any kind, Jon helps me solve the problem.
• ·      Jon gets down on the floor and plays with Hadley every night. Whether it be Barbie’s or wrestling, he does it all.
• ·      About once a month I have my Mia Maid group come over for an early morning breakfast. Jon usually ends up making most of the breakfast and cheerfully welcomes my big group of teenage girls into our home.
• ·      Jon encourages and inspires me to be the best mom, wife, teacher, and Young Women leader I can be. 

Just like the quote above says, Jon loves me. Jon respects me. Jon honors me. Jon is true to me. Jon allows me to fly. Jon is kind and thoughtful. Jon is the hardest worker I know. Jon is honest to a fault, and Jon has an unshakable faith. To sum it all up, Jon is my prince charming. 

We may not have a fancy house with fancy things in it, and we may not be able to get away to an exotic island for our anniversary, but what we do have is worth so much more than any vacation or fancy item. We have each other, and we have an unbreakable partnership. Our life is not easy, in fact we have been bombarded with several trials and unexpected bumps in the road this past year, but I know that together we can get through anything that comes our way. I love you Jon. Thank you for the best year of my life and here’s to many many many more years together.