25 Things About Travo!

Mwahahahahaha- when the husband is away, the wife plays!…on the blog that is.  As a follow-up to my post last night, I will now do 25 things about my hubster.  Surprise, Travis!!

1. Travis played on the U-16 US National Soccer team, traveling all around Europe to play.  He also was a Division 1 NCAA athlete and has numerous accolades for his amazing talent.  Basically- he's ridiculously good at soccer and when he joins an adult league, they will realize that he's out of THEIR league.
2. Travis likes to take showers with all the doors closed in our tiny bathroom and no fan on.  He wants it to be like a sauna.  Not only that, but he's in there A MINIMUM of 30 minutes…I hate steam rooms and long showers. Doesn't work out too well.
3. Even though he has a bachelors degree in business, the Lord told him to be a doctor and so we've stepped out in faith and he's currently applying for next year! Join us in prayer for him to get into Wake…
4. You know how people say there is no such thing as love at first sight? Well then they obviously have never heard the story of how Travis and I met.  We both knew within our first meeting that God was telling us that we were sitting next to our future spouse.
5. My wedding day was the happiest day of my life! Travis is an ultra-fine catch! Sometimes I look at him when he's sleeping or studying and say, "How in the world did this handsome man want ME?!?!?"
6. Travis is AMAZING around children.  Secretly, we're both excited about one day in the far future having kids. Not a secret anymore I guess.
7. He is a man of integrity! He was asked to go to a strip club for a bachelor party and immediately declined because he simply does not believe in it.  He also doesn't want to disrespect me. Love him.
8. Fly fishing is his outlet and his peaceful "Travis" time…he often takes Duke up to a great creek and the two boys spend the day together. I'm a wife that never says he can't go….he is WELCOME to go fishing whenever he wants!
9. He is not afraid to point out where and when I'm falling short of my calling from God…He's not afraid to hurt my superficial feelings, but in turn- he speaks LIFE into my life.
10. In family photos, you can't miss Trav. He looks EXACTLY the same as he did when he was 7! Even down to the six pack abs….Thank you Pam Young for giving him your genes.
11. When I was on bed rest after I broke my back, this man was in school full time AND working 40 hours a week.  During the 8 hours he should have been sleeping, he was waking up to give me meds, carry me to the toilet and bathe me. He serves me endlessly…
12. Travo is the cook in the marriage. I can't follow a recipe to save my life- but Trav, he has the natural ability to make up DELISH dishes with pure imagination. The charcoal legit grill I got him several years ago was the best Christmas present ever…it just keeps giving and giving and giving :)
13. Travis hates sleeping underneath a sheet so he folds it over onto my side so he can just be under the comforter. It makes me sad when I try to find him and get all wrapped up in the sheet.
14. The Lord has supernaturally blessed Travis with the gifts of discernment and He truly has  healing hands.  He LOVES lay hands on people and praying for them….he's seen lives healed and hearts mended. I have no doubt God will stand in front of Travis and say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant".
15.  While he grew up in an EXTREMELY conservative household, I have turned him into a democrat.  We're actually personally moderate but socially democratic. I'm super lucky to have a husband that agrees with my political beliefs.
16.  My mom once told her friends when they were asking about my 'new boyfriend', "Well, it's kind of bad when your boyfriend is cuter than you".  He totally is. YUM!
17. He totally supports me in everything I do.  With MK, he gives me high fives every day! With Swayze, he wants nothing more than to get me back riding. With most everything- he supports me!
18.  He once had to tell his family, "Liz is my wife. 10 times out of 10, I WILL choose her over you." Talk about a faithful man…it encouraged me and made me feel loved.
20. He's not afraid to hurt my feelings, especially when I'm doing something bitchy. Instead of joining in, he calls me out on it. Big fat piece of humble pie.
21. Travis is good at EVERY SINGLE THING he does…soooooo not fair.
22. Let's face it. It takes someone very special to put up with me every single day. It's just a fact.
23. Trav is self-taught on acoustic guitar and his music that he's written himself will put me to sleep. I hope that our household is always full of his music.
24. He's quiet when you first meet him, but he'll win anyone over with time.  The man has a heart of gold and a heart for God. People are naturally attracted to him because of his peaceful and joyful demeanor.
25. We don't care that (God willing) we have 5 more years before he graduates med school (gotta get in first!) and another 3-5 for residency.  God told him he would be a doctor and that he will be.  Life is too short to not do something you love. As for Travis, he loves God and loves people- what a great match!

I could write a hundred more. Travis- I love you. You're my soulmate and I can't wait to be 90 years old, rocking on our wrap around porch looking over acres of pastures and horses. Oh- and with a trout stream nearby. We might be broke and our future may be up in the air, but our marriage has never been better nor stronger and it has ALL to do with my incredible husband!