You are a gift to the world, a gentle, nurturing spirit that radiates love and warmth. You're a blessing to me, as my best friend, my soul mate, someone with whom I laugh and grieve, and the best partner to parent our children. These past 16 years have been the best of my life, mostly (if not entirely) because you have been at my side. I didn't know when I met you in your black leather jacket and combat boots, with your hair long in a pony tail, that you were a holy man, and would carefully guide me to God. I didn't know that when you fell to your knee on the pier in Seattle that rainy New Year's Eve so long ago, asking to marry me, that you would become a strong, peaceful, funny and fun father that amazes me with your innate skills of parenting. You work hard for this family, you set the tone, and the standard for each of us, challenging us to follow our hearts if we dare, and we each know that you do pray we do. Your talents, wisdom and faith are immeasurable, and we are so very grateful that you are in the world, that there are good men like you doing what's right simply because it's right. I'm ever grateful for you, my dear husband. I thank God that you have been sent to walk this life at my side, to model to our boys what a real man is, to share your loyal and loving friendship with so many, and be such a bright light in my life and the lives of others. I know God will bless you through your trials, and that you are getting set up to do what He has called you to do. I'm honored to be your wife, blessed beyond words to be your friend, and humbled by the goodness that is you through and through. God bless your year, sweetheart, and have a very happy birthday!
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