I have been listening to a lot of Jazz lately, and this song always makes me think of Jon. Particularly because we both love Chet Baker, but mostly because of the line “you make me smile with my heart”. I couldn’t describe how Jon affects me better than that. He is everything I have ever hoped for in a mate and then some. Just thinking about him makes me happy. I know that sounds terribly cliché, but I simply cannot put it in any other way. Let me tell you some of the reasons why I like him so much.He loves the outdoors. I always feel closer to the Lord when I am in His beauty. It is so lovely to have someone beside me who feels just the same as I do.
He is active. He loves to ski, hike (combat hiking is what I call it), fish, hunt, run, bike (mountain and rode, and regretfully in the full attire!), rock and ice climb, swim, and golf. The only thing he doesn’t do is ride a horse. But, if we had horses, I am sure he would ride them.
He fits in well with my family. Even with the crazy ones. (although I have noticed he and Heath sneaking outside when it gets too crazy.)
He gives the best hugs in the world.
Everything is much more fun when he is with me. Even a trip to the grocery store is more fun with him there. I do tend to spend more money, though.
He is adventurous. Whether it is in conquering mountains or exploring new territory in his job, he is always up for a challenge.
He is honorable.
He is a romantic. I LOVE this about him. I don’t mean he buys me stuffed animals or writes poetry. Not that kind of romantic. I mean he has a romantic soul. He is moved by the beautiful, by the poetry of a moment, a sunset, a lovely turn of phrase. He allows himself to be swept away. Since, I am usually being swept away myself, it is so nice to have someone else with whom to enjoy the ride.
He has a wonderful sense of humor. We laugh all the time, at everything and everyone, but mainly at each other.
He loves Jane Austin, probably just as much as I do. When a man sitting next to him on a plane once asked him why he was reading Sense and Sensibility, his answer was “because I finished Pride and Prejudice.”
He is a good sport.
He is very affectionate.
He is very musical. He sings. And plays the guitar. And the cello.
He is loyal. Even to people who don’t deserve it.
He is a musical schizophrenic. I thought I had an abnormally varied taste in music, but Jon takes the cake. In one afternoon, I can hear anything from GnR to Lady Gaga to Dvorak coming from his den. I think he loves every kind of music. Except maybe Country. But, I did get him to like some Dwight Yoakam songs.
He is generous. He is always giving his stuff away.
He stands up to me. He is never mean or unkind (I don’t believe he is even capable of that), but very gently and lovingly he puts me in my place. And I kinda like that. ;)
His DNA, when mixed with mine, makes amazingly beautiful children.
But above all of these things, he is a true lover, worshipper and follower of Jesus. This is what truly won me over above all the other things. It is obvious in everything he says and does. I remember one of the first times I fell in love with him (for I do it over and over) was watching him lead worship at Bible Study. He is passionately in love with the Lord and seeks to live his life for His glory.
(And the fact that he will pretend to be horribly embarrassed by this entry, yet secretly love me for it is pretty cute too.)
He is loyal. Even to people who don’t deserve it.
He is passionate...about everything.
He is a wonderful father. I think he would do pretty much anything for his girls.
He is a wonderful father. I think he would do pretty much anything for his girls.
He is a musical schizophrenic. I thought I had an abnormally varied taste in music, but Jon takes the cake. In one afternoon, I can hear anything from GnR to Lady Gaga to Dvorak coming from his den. I think he loves every kind of music. Except maybe Country. But, I did get him to like some Dwight Yoakam songs.He speaks French. *Le sigh*
He is crazy wicked smart. Not only is he a learned man, but his memory is nearly photographic. It makes arguing with him very frustrating.
He is what I call “portable”. I can take him anywhere and he fits right in. Whether it is in a room full of strangers or best friends, at a football game or a Broadway play, he has a good time.
He is crazy wicked smart. Not only is he a learned man, but his memory is nearly photographic. It makes arguing with him very frustrating.
He is what I call “portable”. I can take him anywhere and he fits right in. Whether it is in a room full of strangers or best friends, at a football game or a Broadway play, he has a good time.
He is a people person. He loves everyone he meets and I have never known anyone who does not instantly warm to him. He has a genuine love of all people and kindness of spirit that makes him so likeable. I call him my Mr. Bingly.
He is generous. He is always giving his stuff away.
He stands up to me. He is never mean or unkind (I don’t believe he is even capable of that), but very gently and lovingly he puts me in my place. And I kinda like that. ;)
His DNA, when mixed with mine, makes amazingly beautiful children.
But above all of these things, he is a true lover, worshipper and follower of Jesus. This is what truly won me over above all the other things. It is obvious in everything he says and does. I remember one of the first times I fell in love with him (for I do it over and over) was watching him lead worship at Bible Study. He is passionately in love with the Lord and seeks to live his life for His glory.(And the fact that he will pretend to be horribly embarrassed by this entry, yet secretly love me for it is pretty cute too.)
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