Today is David's birthday. I rarely use this space to highlight my husband, but wanted to celebrate the many, 42 to be exact, reasons David is a Man to Love. And, I do love him, yesterday, today, and for always.
I made a list last year, which I promised to continue, counting all there is to admire about David. How easy it was to rattle them down, spillling with thoughts and reminders. What a gift to us both, love renewed, because I chose to name reasons one by one.
1. First on my updated and slightly tweaked list, David is my Sunday. What do Sundays represent? Peace, comfort, a day of rest from all that troubles, swirls, and consumes through-out the week. The song that is playing, dedicated to my David today, sings, "when life is like a hurricane...you come and take it all away, you're my Sunday."
2. He talks me off my ledges, and points me to a better walk..."You have a way of taking the noise and drowning it out..."
3. Offers perspective ..."You found the key that always brings me home..."
4. Amazing Dad
5. Mindful of me
6. Makes "Famous Pancakes", finer than any B&B!
7. He's a race car driver, at least on our T.V.
8. Health conscious
9. Romantic
10. Cleans the bathrooms - need I say more, really!
11. Food Shops
12. Prefers to be with us
13. Aging so well, love those "flecks"
14. A great kisser, great.
15. Always has a song in his heart
16. Creative
17. What a wrist, yes I love that wrist.
18. Tuft of hair that pokes out of shirt
19. Big Boys do cry
20. Knows stuff
21. Is our "Mr. Fix-it"
22. Keeper of all animals.
23. Strength of character
24. Strong arms to carry our children, and me, if needed
25. He's an example of Godliness with Contentment - what Great Gain!
26. Laughs, really laughs, at commercials
27. Thinks I'm his best friend, and I know he is mine!
28. Accepts people as they are
29. Would make a great stay-at-home-dad, but provides the means to allow me the privilege
30. Believes: Love is an Action
31. Loves his mother
32. Our very own storm chaser
33. Tries to keep me politically savvy - no small feat
34. Enjoys movie night
35. Still wants to have date night.
36. Is movable with a good presentation of your opinion
37. Looks great in his jeans! (f&b)
38. Demands respect
39. Follower of Jesus
40. Makes us all feel safe
41 Did I mention he gives massages, too
42 Loves without condition - what a Gift!
And one for good measure...David makes the best shakes, enjoying one now as a matter of fact!
Happy Birthday, David,
The Best is Yet to Be!
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The story below has been re posted to give context to our new look here. Still a bit of work to do, but I think Danielle has done a great job! Welcome to the new and improved - Just Another Ordinary Miracle Today - yeah!
I made a list last year, which I promised to continue, counting all there is to admire about David. How easy it was to rattle them down, spillling with thoughts and reminders. What a gift to us both, love renewed, because I chose to name reasons one by one.
1. First on my updated and slightly tweaked list, David is my Sunday. What do Sundays represent? Peace, comfort, a day of rest from all that troubles, swirls, and consumes through-out the week. The song that is playing, dedicated to my David today, sings, "when life is like a hurricane...you come and take it all away, you're my Sunday."
2. He talks me off my ledges, and points me to a better walk..."You have a way of taking the noise and drowning it out..."
3. Offers perspective ..."You found the key that always brings me home..."
4. Amazing Dad
5. Mindful of me
6. Makes "Famous Pancakes", finer than any B&B!
7. He's a race car driver, at least on our T.V.
8. Health conscious
9. Romantic
10. Cleans the bathrooms - need I say more, really!
11. Food Shops
12. Prefers to be with us
13. Aging so well, love those "flecks"
14. A great kisser, great.
15. Always has a song in his heart
16. Creative
17. What a wrist, yes I love that wrist.
18. Tuft of hair that pokes out of shirt
19. Big Boys do cry
20. Knows stuff
21. Is our "Mr. Fix-it"
22. Keeper of all animals.
23. Strength of character
24. Strong arms to carry our children, and me, if needed
25. He's an example of Godliness with Contentment - what Great Gain!
26. Laughs, really laughs, at commercials
27. Thinks I'm his best friend, and I know he is mine!
28. Accepts people as they are
29. Would make a great stay-at-home-dad, but provides the means to allow me the privilege
30. Believes: Love is an Action
31. Loves his mother
32. Our very own storm chaser
33. Tries to keep me politically savvy - no small feat
34. Enjoys movie night
35. Still wants to have date night.
36. Is movable with a good presentation of your opinion
37. Looks great in his jeans! (f&b)
38. Demands respect
39. Follower of Jesus
40. Makes us all feel safe
41 Did I mention he gives massages, too
42 Loves without condition - what a Gift!
And one for good measure...David makes the best shakes, enjoying one now as a matter of fact!
Happy Birthday, David,
The Best is Yet to Be!
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The story below has been re posted to give context to our new look here. Still a bit of work to do, but I think Danielle has done a great job! Welcome to the new and improved - Just Another Ordinary Miracle Today - yeah!
5 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID !! Yes,I am certain my brother is ALL THESE THINGS for you ! I am so proud of my "little brother" David. He has grown up to be such a wonderful man and father and a true man of God. He is an inspiration to all of us ! We love you, Dave ! Have a wonderful birthday !!
Happy Birthday, Cousin! =)
Tracy - I LOVE the new blog look. I just wrote her and asked for help, myself!
Hi my name is Jen. I found your blog from Danilelle's blog. Love the new look by the way!! I just read several of your posts and I just wanted you to know your story has really touched me. I've had tears in my eyes as I've read!!
You really need to continue your flash back posts!! I can't wait to read more of your story!!
I am a special education teacher so children with special needs hold a very special place in my heart!!
Thanks for sharing your journey!!
Jen
Oh and Happy Birthday David!!
Just got back from my retreat. Happy one-day-late birthday David! What a beautiful job on your web page. Loved this post! Love you...can't wait to see you...counting down the days.
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