Happy Birthday My Love

Tomorrow Brad turns 25! I had to do a quick post in honor of such an outstanding man!

A few weeks ago I mentioned to Brad that he would soon be turning 25..... I was sad to hear a response of.... "ya 25 and I have yet to accomplish anything." At first I was upset about this and as I got to thinking more about it over the weeks I have thought a few things...

Why is it that our society is so negative, making us in turn, negative? Why is it that once you hit your mid twenties that people feel like, if they haven't discovered a cure to a disease or gone to the moon and back, or invented something amazing, that life is short of any accomplishments? Well Brad, here is your list of accomplishments.... in my eyes!

-Graduating from High School (not everyone today can say they have done this)

-Going on a mission for 2 yrs. (yes although we do not attend the same church, that to me is still quite an accomplishment, many men would be too afraid to leave home for such a long period of time to go door to door teaching people about Jesus Christ)

-Marrying me :) that has to be one of your most difficult feats yet!

-Building our beautiful home! True we almost lost it, but I will never forget all the hard work on so many cold days that you spent making our first house so special!

-Starting your own business. How many guys do you know that can say that they owned their own business at 22? .... I don't know any other than you!

-Becoming a father to our handsome little man! When my dad said that you were an "exceptional father" I couldn't have agreed with him more and I know many that feel the same way! That little boy adores you and I am so happy to have such a wonderful role model for our son!

-Continuing to work everyday to provide for our family. You have always done whatever it takes to make sure we have a comfortable life and are fed and warm! I am so grateful to you for this!

-For starting college this year. It is going to be crazy, but I know you can do it and I have every bit of faith in your ability and am SO excited for you!

Now I am sure to a lot of people none of this means anything, but to me, each of them is a milestone in your/our life. We may not have everything, but together, we really do have it all! I am proud to celebrate your 25 years of life! What an awesome 25 it has been! What a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend you are! Here is to you and ALL of your many accomplishments! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!