Happy Birthday!

No, I didn't accidentally re-post the last one, today is a birthday for another very special man in my life! Wow it sounds a little weird thinking of him as a man, but I guess 34 qualifies for a man. It is amazing how as the years fly by you still think of your siblings and yourself as kids. On all other counts he is definitely a man! He has always been an incredible provider for his family making sure all their needs are met and then some! His walk with God is definitely that of a mature man! I must say this is the quality I most admire in my older brother! He has set the bar high in living for God! I remember somewhere around 15 or 16 that he made a commitment to God to pray daily, and not just for 5 or 10 minutes! He would head to the church during the day sometime and pray! At family gatherings when we are all together for the whole day I've noticed he'll still gather his family and they'll slip away somewhere for a time of prayer. The man just don't miss a day! I love you for this you are an inspiration to me! As for your preaching it just don't hardly get any better! I know this is a direct result of the previous. You are so much fun, I love being with you and laughing at the stupidest things. I know other people either pity or envy us, I guess I don't really care which. I love the relationship I have with you being able to speak freely and still have a deep unchanging love for each other! I do hope I can be all that I feel like you are in life! I love you and I am sooooo glad you are my "BIG" brother in all the ways you are! I am thankful to know I'll have you with me through the rest of life whatever it brings I know as a family we will be okay! Michael you are one of my heroes!

Love Always & Happy Birthday,

Mandy