I met a young man about seven years ago at youth group. He was the drummer in the youth band, Crave and I was on staff serving under the youth pastor. We had chatted a few times, I had been rude to him on occasion and I eventually helped him with some Calculus that he asked me about…but never would I have thought that seven years later I would be writing how incredible he is…

Let me introduce you to my mate, Zackery Taylor Bullard.

On August 4, 2006 he showed up at my house after his night shift at the hospital and blew me away with his words. I have never had anyone look me in the eye, while holding my face, and tell me how beautiful I was…and that is exactly what he did. As the time crept on and it turned into another day, he proceeded to continue on about how much he truly liked me. He kept going on and on….and then he did it…he took my face in his hands, gently kissed my forehead and then gently kissed me on the lips. [sigh]~(I love this story, it never gets old to me!).

From August 5, 2006 I have been attached to him and I have not let go!

So why do I love him so much? What truly sets him apart from other men, or should I say boys that have been in and out of my life? Let me tell you:

1. He is completely selfless.
2. He is Christlike in every manner, even with me.
3. He makes me laugh.
4. He makes me laugh even when I don’t want to.
5. He cuddles with me.
6. He suffers through shopping for me.
7. He watches “chick flicks” with me.
8. He converted to the Michigan way…[we are re-building].
9. He is prophetic.
10. He is full of wisdom.
11. He is a prayer warrior.
12. He hears the sounds of heaven.
13. He hears the voice of God.
14. He can cast out demons.
15. He prays.
16. He plays the drums.
17. He plays the cadences of heaven.
18. He is respectful.
19. He gives the best hugs.
20. He does not drive like a maniac!
21. He is intelligent beyond what I can comprehend.
22. He is oh, so very good looking [wink, wink].
23. He makes sure that I know I am the apple of his eye.
24. He sacrifices for me.
25. He has my trust.
26. He has never betrayed my trust.
27. He communicates with me.
28. He didn’t get mad at me when I chipped his tooth.
29. He asks me to help him study.
30. He holds my face when he kisses me.
31. He kisses my forehead.
32. He watches “The Dog Whisperer” with me.
33. He text messages me just to tell me I am beautiful…even when he is two hours away.
34. He has great hair.
35. He is FABULOUS with children!
36. He is so incredibly laid-back.
37. He gets along with my Dad!
38. He is friends with my brother!
39. He loves my mom like his own mom!
40. He is the best uncle to our little Elizabeth Michelle.
41. He takes great pictures.
42. He eats everything on his plate, even his greens!
43. He is humble.
44. He likes the same worship music I do!
45. He tolerates Rascal Flatts for me!
46. He rolls up the windows for me when I actually do my hair.
47. He thinks seriously hard about the gifts that he gets me.
48. He is terrific at pulling off surprises.
49. He always, always, always offers to take me to the outlet stores when I visit him @ Campbell.
50. He has learned the art of shopping on clearance racks.
51. He has mastered the art of shopping around.
52. He helped me get pumped about Carolina Basketball (& Tyler Hansbrough).
53. He kisses me a lot.
54. He holds me hand.
55. He likes to put his arms around me.
56. He is taller than me, even when I have stilettos on.
57. He takes me to eat, usually wherever I want.
58. He is not ashamed that I don’t eat like a bird and that I want a burger & fries like him.
59. He still loves me and thinks I am beautiful ten pounds later.
60. He tucks me in after long days.
61. He stops to see me first when he gets back into town from school.
62. He tells people about me so when I meet them, they say, “Hey Lisa, I’m _____”.
63. He comes to hang out with me and the McGee boys.
64. He is a great son and brother.
65. He is so amazingly adaptable.
66. He likes puppies! WOOHOO!
67. He wants kids.
68. He is charming.
69. He is irresistible.
70. He is snuggly to cuddle with.
71. He sings with me in the car!
72. He wants to make me happy.
73. He keeps his toenails clipped…thank you Jesus!
74. He has hands that I know will protect me.
75. He is younger than me
76. He will be a pharmacy doctor by the age of 25. Seriously.
77. He keeps pictures of me on his phone and iPod.
78. He is so photogenic.
79. He posed as my groom when we were only together 6 months for millieholloman.com
80. He color coordinates with me without even trying.
81. He winks at me randomly during worship services from his drum box.
82. He carries my Bible bag to and from church and sometimes even my purse.
83. He always gets me a bottle of water when I need one.
84. He always has a positive attitude.
85. He is always a good sport.
86. He has a breathtaking back. And I am not afraid to tell you.
87. He has remarkable eyes. And I love looking into them.
88. He is strong…and getting stronger.
89. He is financially smart.
90. He is more than kind.
91. He always gets the umbrella out of the trunk when its raining and then comes to get me.
92. He always carries my suitcase, no matter where I am going.
93. He sings songs to me.
94. He makes up songs for me.
95. He takes walks with me.
96. He has never worn a ring so his first one will be the wedding band I give him.
97. He doesn’t like to take naps.
98. He twitches when he does take naps.
99. He has great hands.
100. He was created completely to be mine. He isn’t my other half, but rather my partner. And I love him more and more each day. [sigh].

     So those are just a few things that I can think of quickly that I love about him. I don’t say it enough so I will do better.

     LJ.