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December 9, 2015 By Jeff Large 18 Comments

A Birthday Post For My Wife

Happy birthday to my wife!

Jeff and Lee drivingI didn’t know what to get Leandra this year for her birthday. I may or may not be getting a babysitter and arranging a delicious EatGR-inspired dinner later today. I might even pick up a thoughtful gift.

That being said, I wanted to do something different. A blog post proclaiming my love from the rooftops for all the internets to see seemed like the most appropriate.

For those of you who don’t know Lee, you’re missing out. She’s ridiculous, lovely, passionate, beautiful, and more. And no, I’m not bias because I’m married to her. It’s just true. For the sake of length, I’m going to limit the reasons why she amazes me to the following:

She challenges me to be better than I ever would want to be on my own. I’m getting grouchier as I age. My tolerance for the unnecessary and the stupid has declined considerability. Leandra puts that in-check. She reminds me to think of customer service reps on the other end of the phone, to ask our kids for forgiveness when I’m too hard on them, and to be compassionate even when others are “frustrating.”

Leandra drinking coffeeLee has a the heart of a servant. She spends time almost every week out in front of the local abortion clinic offering help and alternatives to women and families who need it. She cares for our kiddos with the compassion of a tough mama bear. She literally sustains my life with scrumptious meals even when I don’t help her meal plan!

Leandra is a patient listener. Nearly every day we have coffee-time together and nearly everyday I unload all the crazy business stuff in my head. She listens and offers helpful advice even when she would rather share her own stories. She also proofreads EVERYTHING for me. I’m notorious for grammatical errors, hence any mistakes in this piece (her proofing it would have ruined the surprise).

Cthulhu LeandraNo other person makes me laugh with the weird, off, and sometimes mildly inappropriate things Leandra says/does. Most recently she asked me to get a tattoo with her. Specifically, the head of a mongoose, on an ice cream cone, waving hi to a former president. When asked what kind of flowers I bought her, she responded, “I don’t know. I’m not a phlebotomist” And a group of deer is referred to as a “flock.” This happens so frequently that our friend circles and podcast listeners have coined the term “Lee-ism.”

Finally, her faith is inspiring. She loves Christ and her Catholic roots tremendously because of the concrete love, joy, truth, and peace it has brought her own life. It’s a passion she isn’t afraid to discuss (and often defend) with others. Her foundation inspires me to pray when I normally wouldn’t and to trust when I don’t.

Leandra knows me unlike any other. She is my unfair advantage, my fellow adventurer, and my best friend.

She is the person I choose every day. I’m grateful she chooses me daily too.

I love my wife. A lot.

Happy Birthday Lee.

My wife is beautiful

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Comments

  1. Roberta says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:50 am

    and this is what a successful marriage looks like…thanks for sharing your love for your wife and my lovely niece! Happy Birthday Darling Leandra!!

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 9, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      Thanks Roberta 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lucas S. says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I enjoyed reading every line of this post. Lee is certainly a special person.
    Thank you for sharing!

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 9, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      You’re welcome!

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    • Leandra says

      December 9, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks Lucas! 🙂

      Reply
  3. jameystegmaier says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    This is a beautiful way to show your birthday appreciation for Lee, Jeff. Thank you for sharing it, and happy birthday, Lee!

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 9, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks Jamey. I figured you’d appreciate the post. 🙂

      Reply
    • Leandra says

      December 9, 2015 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks Jamey! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leisa Snow says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    For the short time I have known this beautiful person, she has also inspired me, so I can’t imagine how she’s inspired you! To my fellow Sidewalk Advocates for Life counselor-Happy birthday and keep on changing this world one person at a time caus’ you are pretty good at it 🙂 Love, Leisa 🙂

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 9, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks Leisa! I know Lee appreciates it. 🙂

      Reply
    • Leandra says

      December 9, 2015 at 11:46 pm

      Thank you so much Leisa! That is so sweet of you. You inspire me as well. 🙂

      Reply
  5. watlockErin d says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    I love you both for how real you are. Happy Birthday Lee! If you need a place to drop your kids…

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 9, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks Erin. We love you too. 🙂

      Reply
  6. maryann kinsel says

    December 9, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    AWWW! This is so sweet! You brought back some high school memories for me… I so miss all of Leandra’s mildly inappropriate comments and that wonderful sense of humor!! Happy Birthday Leandra! I miss you girl 🙂

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 9, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      Feel free to share any appropriate high school memories in the comments. 😉

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    • Leandra says

      December 9, 2015 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks Maryann! We had some good times. Miss you too! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Maryann says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:50 am

    What’s not to love? You 4 are just beautiful instruments made with God’s love.

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    • Jeff Large says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:42 am

      🙂

      Reply

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