Today, I celebrate the birthday of the love of my life. I really don’t know where I would be without her! I can truly say that I am in love with her more today than I was almost twenty-one years ago when I said, “I do.”
As a pastor, I get to observe the lives of people, especially mothers. I know every mother has her way of parenting, but I must say that I absolutely love the way my wife is a mother to our children. She’s tough but loving, very involved but yet very “cool.” She has a way of speaking life to our children. Her relevancy is outstanding and the unconditional love she displays for her children is breathtaking.
Besides being an incredible mom, she’s also a gift to her husband. This blog would turn into a book if I wrote about all the things she is to me, but allow me to expound on one thing…
My wife, Victoria Shackelford Rivera, is the structure behind my life and our family. I say, “structure” because she’s the glue that makes us a family. She’s my constant reminder that helps me keep my family above ministry. And without a strong family, our ministry is irrelevant.
Victoria, I’m lost without you! As beautiful as you are externally, your inner beauty is 10x’s more! Happy birthday! I honor you with all my heart!
Manny
