Wonderful Eric.

I count this birthday as monumental, considering you are now 40!

I wish I would be there on your birthday with you, but I just love knowing that mom and you are together for it! This time last year I wasn't able to say happy birthday, so this year...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Eric, I find myself at a lost for words most times when I go to describe you to people. You have become an incredible role model of a man to me. Your heart is profound, it is so full of unconditional love, it brings a smile to my face when i think about it : ) You love people, just because you can, not because they do all the rights things. I have learned that from you.

I love that you can sit across the table from me, and I can talk and talk and talk, and you sit so quietly, and listen so careful. As if we were only going to have one conversation for the rest of our lives. Then usually when I have stopped complaining or sharing what is bothering me, you always say something really nice to me. I still remember when I was little, you telling me how beautiful I was, though you would say how truly beautiful I would be as I grew up. I hear those words still, and remind myself that they came from you, and that they are still true, when I have days when I could tell myself other wises.

You are the best driver in the world, considering you won 10 million awards for your perfect driving, though you lack in the area of high speed driving, thats when mom steps in. ha Thanks for always being so careful, and sweet. Thanks for waiting, and believing God, more then believing what everyone else has to say. Thanks for being in love with God so much, and showing me a picture of a disciple of Jesus , I love that you are always wanting to learn more...I count that as humble.

I really care so much about you, and love you with my whole heart. I truly am so blessed to have you in my life, you are a blessing to mom, and all of us. You remind me of a judge in court. You know how they sit quietly while the other people try to prove their side. Then the judge only speaks a few times, and is in control. He doesn't say much, but what he says means more then all the words that are being said. If he speaks, he means it, and he is forward. I feel like you are quiet, and listening to everyone, but if a moment comes when you know to speak the truth, you do it, and you do it boldly. Amen!

I want to say thank you for making it so hard for me to every find that "perfect" guy. I feel like you set a pretty high bar, watching how you treat mom, and treat me. You speak so kind, and gentle, and never can say no to helping me... ever. You do the dishes, you help clean, you aren't addict to sports....haha. Naw, Eric you just love, and it shows... its shows me, that I can find a man after God, that loves me like crazy, but knows how to be servant along side with me.

Aw, I hope your birthday was really fun. I hope that you like the blog, and that is better then a present!!! Love you, and Happy Fortieth Birthday!