HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WIFE!

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

        

8 Comments

  1. cindy shappy on November 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I fully understand why and how you love her with all your heart.
    She has taught me so much: about what a wife, mother and friend
    should be. She has been such an inspiritation and model to me.
    She touches everybody’s life she comes in contact with. Thank you
    Pastor Victoria for being in my life. Pastor, you are one lucky
    guy! You both are perfect for each other.



  2. Mari on November 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love to read about your love for her. :o) She is a breath of fresh air. Happy Birthday!! Pastor Vicky!! Love You!



  3. Judith on November 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    🙂 Beautiful, He who finds a wife finds what is good. We all love her and are blessed to have her in our lives, Happy Birthday Pastor Victoria!



  4. mario on November 7, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Pastor Victoria happy birthday and I wish you’ll continue to have a great day! It’s a great blessing to know you and thank you for been part of my life.



  5. Manny on November 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Well Pastor we want to say Happy Birthday Pastor Victoria and many more and God bless you always.



  6. Jalina on November 8, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    You are truly a blessed man Pastor. It is beautiful to see the love and honor you have for Pastor Victoria, she deserves it so much. Love Pastor V, may you continue to be a blessing to us all.



  7. April on November 8, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Happy Birthday again Pastor and continuous blessings over you and the family.



  8. Januel on November 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Pastor victoria happy birthday I love you with all my heart.