Happy Birthday Brian!

Every body needs a moment of applause now and then for all the things they do that never get noticed. No one else may ever read this, but I know that Brian is my biggest reader and it will mean something to him. I also hope my girls will read it and someday mean something to them.

So here is the message to you all. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world. Never let anyone convince you to settle for less. Brian truly is a godly (not just a formula follower!) leader of our home. He has completely taken Christ's example of servant leadership to heart and works everyday to put it into practice. He works REALLY hard and still finds a way to help with therapy and doctor appointments and all the other craziness that is our life. He is the most selfless person I have ever met. He is patient and kind with me, with our children, and with almost any one else whom he deals. He coaches the girls teams and his parents love him. He reminds kids to have a good time, praises even small accomplishments and will stop a pitch to ask a player to smile. He remembers they are little girls. Despite his own likes and dislikes, he goes to movies filled with princesses and music, keeps up with cheer events and our reading habit. He will take me on a date that includes Starbucks (he doesn't drink it) and browsing through Barnes and Noble for an hour. He sings silly songs on voicemail and dances in the kitchen or jumps on the trampoline. He can make me laugh like no one else and seems to work at, to delight in, finding ways to make me smile. He is quick with compliments. He likes me for who I am and not what others wish I was. There is no one I would rather talk to, laugh with or just be with. Brian, you are amazing and we love you!! Happy Birthday!

As a side note-- My play list is a mix of Brian/Cathy songs. If I could have found "I Want to be Just Like You" from Phillips Craig and Dean (He played this for me on a very early date) and "Ticks" by Brad Paisley, it would be perfect.