Brian

"There are no words to express the abyss between isolation and having one ally. It may be conceded to the mathematician that four is twice two. But two is not twice one; two is two thousand times one." GK Chesterton

When I read this quote in a book my sister recently gave me, I immediately put a heart next to it along with one word, "Brian". I am so blessed that God chose this man to be in my life. He is my ally and has fought with me and beside me through a lot. I can count on him stand along side me in life. These are a few things about Brian I love and that you may not know!

Brian...
1. ..is a truly kind person
2. ..is a very witty person that makes me laugh till I am gasping for air!
3. ..is a risk taker ( a little scary for me since I like consistency. "no changes please!")
4. ..is an independent thinker. He doesn't just go with the crowd (this a really challenged me to think independently too)
5. ..is optimistic--the glass is always half full (we are really different in this area since I tend to be a pessimist. I choose to think of it as being realistic! I love that he stops me and reminds me to think positively.)
6. ..is a hard worker. And he enjoys working.
7. ..enjoys taking care of his family and does not resent it.
8. ..enjoys being home. I like that he enjoys being here.
9. ..encourages me to try new things. I need a push in order to do this. And b/c he does this I have learned that it is good to take risks, and that good things can come from it. Although it still does not come naturally to me.
10. ..is intelligent and so good at thinking through issues and ideas
11. ..is a good singer and I love to hear him singing beside me at church. It makes me feel happy.
12. ..thinks I'm pretty okay too and lets me know this consistently
13. ..does great voice impressions (not many people know this!)
14. ..compliments me sincerely on a regular basis (ladies, you know we need this!)
15. ..loves kids and is so good at talking with them in a way that makes them know that what they think is important and interesting to him.
16. ..makes awesome lasagna
17. ..does not love Disneyworld like I do but he still got us annual passes and has been with me at least 6 times now!
18. ..wants to make me happy.
19. ..is great at picking out the perfect gift for people.
20. ..likes to be spontaneous.
21. ..LOVES his pets, uhhhh, a whole lot!!
22. ..is a wonderful employer and looks for ways to encourage his employees.
23. ..had his own "business" in highschool. He sold chips and candy out of his locker at school! He has quite an entrepeneurial spirit!
24. ..is my best friend EVER.

HAPPY 35th BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!!!! I LOVE YOU.