Proverbs 18:22 "A man who finds a wife, finds a treasure and he receives favor from the Lord"

On June 1st, 1985 I married the love of my life. Amy Christine Heisch. Words could never describe how much I love her and what she means to me. She gave me two great sons and has put up with me, ministry, late nights and early mornings, and she has sacrificed more than any wife should ever have to in a lifetime.

She is the daughter and grand daughter of ministers and her life exemplifies her love for the Lord. She is so smart and beautiful inside, and out. She is a great mom to our boys, and our six dogs! In God's goodness and providential wisdom, He blessed me beyond my greatest imagination when He gave her to me. I could not imagine my life without her beauty, charm, humor, and knowing she is always watching my back.

In Proverbs chapter 31, there is a description given of what a Godly wife should be like and it fits Amy perfectly. Here it is:

A Wife of Noble Character

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. She is like a merchant’s ship, bringing her food from afar. She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.

She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber.

She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes. She makes her own bedspreads. She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns. Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders.

She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Amy, I love you more than anything. Thank you for loving me even when I am unlovable.

Added Note: Amy does not like this photo, so I had to sneak it to post it. After she saw it, she promptly recommended that we find another photo! HA! After 22 years of marriage, I somehow knew she would say that!