Rodriquez Review

I have mentioned a site to many of you individually, and placed a link in my sidebar, but have not previously written a post on this topic. I would like to officially introduce you to a new blog called "Something Good." This is what the creator, Becky, writes: "This blog is made for wives and dedicated to husbands, to create a place in our culture where men are respected." It has become so acceptable in our culture to demean and demoralize men that many of us don't even recognize the problem anymore. I could say so much on this subject, but since this is a plug for the blog, I'll let it speak for itself: What is it all about? To read more about the origin of this important vision (and the blog name) read Why does it matter?

Briefly, for those who are not into clicking links, here's how it works. Each Monday the administrators post a new topic starter. The topic gives a specific focus and is designed to prompt positive thoughts about your man. (For more: How does it work?) Anyone can participate. In fact, I would highly encourage you to participate. Shaunti Feldhahn, author of For Women Only: what you need to know about the inner lives of men, writes, "Dozens of men told me how painful it is when their wives criticize them in public, put them down, or even question their judgement in front of others....Just as your man will be hurt and angry if you disrespect him in public, he will think you are the most wonderful woman in the world if you publicly build him up....Trust me--from the men I've talked to, that will be the equivalent of his coming home to you with a dozen roses and a surprise date night without the kids. He will feel adored." If you need more encouragement to get started read personal testimony, Should I participate? Or perhaps you may find encouragement here: What if I have nothing to say?

(Links above--except the book--are also provided in the right-hand sidebar at the top of the Something Good homepage under the heading: "About Something Good.")

Periodically I plan to post my responses to Something Good topics (labeled with the Something Good button pictured at the top of this post) here on our family blog. This will serve two purposes: 1. To demonstrate regularly to my husband my respect for him in order to love him in the way he needs to be loved. By taking these opportunities to honestly praise him to a readership of his own friends and family I hope to shout loudly, "Sweetheart, I am proud of you!" 2. To serve as one more bridge to lead women to the community of encouragement that is making a difference in the way our men fight the battle. (See What do men think about it?)