Where do I begin with the one person who I have share the last 20 years with. What an amazing ride it has been. I could never describe in words how wonderful it has been but I do want to try. I met David 20 years ago and knew immediately that he was everything that I had dreamed of . He has made me happy beyond any of my dreams and I love him so much for sticking with me. Here are just a few of the reasons why we all love him so much.
#1. David is an amazing father. He loves his children beyond description. He is an instant playground for the kids when he lies down on the ground. I have millions of memories sketched into my mind of him and the children playing, reading, doing homework, going on walks, crying, working out, cooking, laughing, watching movies/games, teasing each other and much more. What a great Dad he is. I love how he takes an interest in what each child is interested in. I love how he gently places his hands on sick or worried heads and gives them sweet blessings. I love how he holds the newborns in his huge hands and becomes just wrapped around their tiny fingers- putty. I could go on and on.
#2. David is so witty. He is constantly making us all break out laughing. I can honestly say I cannot remember a day that he has not made me laugh since we met. Sometimes, this might drive his kids crazy because he is so quick with his comebacks. I love it, even if I am the one on the other end of his humor.
#3. I love how he listens to me and everyone. He is an incredible listener and IS really listening. He will let me spout off on what might be bothering me or what happened during my day or anything I want to say. He is incredible this way with the kids as well. He listens to and is there for them no matter what time of day or night it is.
#4. I love how David will laugh when something bad has happened. Let me explain. When ever any of the kids would do something they were not suppose to do, like break something or get into something, he will start laughing under his breath. Maybe it is not the best thing to do if you are trying to teach your kids not to do it any more, but it does take all of the stress out of the situation. I love this. He has stopped me from loosing it so many times, because all of the anger or frustration just leaves when he smiles or laughs.
#5. I love how David acts innocent when guilty. He will say,"What?" Like when the ball was thrown in the house causing something to fall. His kids have definitely got this trait as well. Love it!
#5. I love how David writes things down on whatever is lying around and then can never find it later. He will even say, "why did I do that?"
#6. This leads into how I love his self-deprecating humor. He is an extremely smart, handsome, talented, and amazing man in a billion ways, but he finds ways to make fun of himself. I think it puts others at ease. He is so hilarious!
#7. I love how David sings. I know, not many of you have heard. I remember a time when we were traveling in the car once and we were listening to a Billy Joel cassette tape. We were both singing out loud, really getting into it. It was so fun! I was so amazed at hids range and tone. He has the most gorgeous voice. Unfortunately, those are on eof those lights he hides under a bushel.
#8. I love how David can't sit still when some good music comes on. He will either start moving his head or begin using the person nearest to him as a percussion instrument. The kids got this from him as well. They love to turn on one of his favorite songs and just watch him immediately shift into his zone or happy place. He has definitely shared his taste of music with his kidswhich they all love!
#9. I love how David loves reading and learning. He hates just doing nothing. He loves to learn! He loves to use his brain. Some of our kids got this from him as well - jk - actually, they are all like him this way.
#10. I love to hear him teach, whether with the kids or at church or any where else. He is one great teacher!!!! He has a way of understanding who he is teaching and what he needs to do to help them get into the subject. He makes the subject understandable and exciting. I am so grateful for all that he has taught me these last 20 years.
David, I love you, and am so grateful for you! What an amazing best friend you have been. Hope you know how grateful we all are for you and we hope you had a very happy birthday!
2 comments:
Dad says. Wow that is amazing and such a tremendous tribute! We are so proud of you both.
Mom says. I married your father so my children would have good singing voices and curly hair. I go my wish on so many of you, except the curly hair was a little stingy, but Dave is like his Dad, and I think that is so totally ungrateful. To have such a gift of singing and not sharing it for all to enjoy. I for one who would LOVE to have such a gift. We love you anyway, It reminds me of when I would sing and little son David, being the only one in the family thus far, would say, Mom, stop singing. Even then he knew good music when he heard it. What a gift. He even showed that talent on the call home, saying everyone was singing in their own key. I didn't know that, but he did. What fun! love you guys.
I remember commenting on this. Maybe I forgot to save it the first time!
I just said that this is a GREAT post. It sounds like not much has changes since we were kids. I have been the percussion instrument many a times (as has his steering wheel) and I SO know that "innoscent when guilty" look!!
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