Cute Note From Tyson On Valentines 2025

 Martha,

This year, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of writing a typical note about all the things I love about you (which are endless), I wanted to share something deeper; who I have become, the gift I have been working on for 41 years, and the journey that has shaped me into the man I am today.

When I think back to when I was around 10 or 11, I remember starting to imagine the kind of man I wanted to be for my future wife. I prayed for you before I even knew you, asking God to protect you, to help you grow in faith, and to prepare you to be someone worthy of the temple, a strong and loving mother to our children.

Even then, I knew I wanted to treat my wife with the utmost respect and love. I wanted to be a man who made her feel safe, deeply loved, and truly supported. Not just with words, but through my actions. Whether it’s doing the dishes, helping around the house, or providing for our family, I wanted her to always know she could count on me. I wanted her to feel heard, valued, and cherished. And most of all, I wanted her to know without a doubt that I would always put her first.

Most women don’t experience this kind of love, but it’s something I’ve worked on for years. It’s a gift I continue to give you every day by putting your needs above mine.

I also had high standards for the person I wanted to marry. Nothing matters more to me than our family’s relationship with Heavenly Father and knowing that we are walking a path that leads us back home to Him.

My love for you is honest, and I protect our relationship by guarding my heart. The depth of love I have for you is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. It’s what drives me to keep learning, keep growing, and keep striving to be the best man I can be. I want you to respect me, to be proud of who you married, and to always feel secure in the life we’re building together.

I promise you things will only get better because I will never stop working on myself. I challenge negative thoughts, seek ways to grow spiritually and intellectually, and strive to be the best version of myself for you, for our family, and for our future.

Love your husband,
Tyson Gerber

January 2025 + Florida Continued

 

We spent the first 8 days of the year in Florida. It was lovely to be in the sun. It was nice to have the girls play in the beach and go swimming. It was great to have Tyson make memories with his parents. We played games. I also got to work, I got to walk on the beach and then listen to good podcast. We also visited a cool new Science Museum, Tyson drank SO many shakes from Burger Fi. Tyson and London went fishing 3 times. We saw Moana 2, We tried Mochi Donuts, we attended church, we test drove cars for Debbie, the girls helped take down the building decorations with grandma and grandpa 

We got back on 1/8/25 and thankfully the transition back was so good. The girls jumped right back into school and work has been great. 

Some other fun highlights in January: 

Playing games with friends

Watching Wicked with Sarah 

London's first time at the temple 
Hunckering down during the COLDEST Weekend so far (-8)
Martha and Sydney both spoke in church
Sydney got honor roll and got to be in the Honor Roll breakfast and photo
My parents visited from 1/24th - 1/27th. It was a blast! We got to see the Blakely's, we played indoor pickleball. We watched movies. It was a blast! 

Work was really intense the last week of January - so we are totally into the new year. My biggest thing I am loving is the slightly longer days. Now the sunsets at 5 PM and every day we gain a few minutes. 

So excited for some warmth.