Yes, today is my best friend’s birthday. I thought it would be fitting to write a blog post dedicated to her. She and I have been friends for over half my life. What that means is, she knows more about me than any other person on this planet. Conversely, I know more about her than anyone too! Of course, I am talking about my wife, Laura.
Because hundreds of people all over the world are reading this blog, I won’t tell you any details of her age. Today we are celebrating Laura’s 30th birthday again. One of the things I wanted to say is Laura is a very passionate person. She loves adventure and thrives on change.
Ever since I met her we’ve been on a wild ride. We never stayed in any home for more than four years. My children thought we were part of the witness protection program! The truth is - we just enjoy change.
Because hundreds of people all over the world are reading this blog, I won’t tell you any details of her age. Today we are celebrating Laura’s 30th birthday again. One of the things I wanted to say is Laura is a very passionate person. She loves adventure and thrives on change.
Ever since I met her we’ve been on a wild ride. We never stayed in any home for more than four years. My children thought we were part of the witness protection program! The truth is - we just enjoy change.
I wanted to take a moment to describe Laura. I decided the best way for me to describe her is to list everything that she loves.
1. God
2. Her family
3. Vacations
4. Quiet
5. Anything physical
6. Chocolate
7. Animal print clothing
8. Warm pajamas
9. Our dog, (WHAT!?)
10. Last but not least, red wine!
After all these years I’ve tried to get to know her, this is not an all inclusive list but I think it is a good start.
1. God
2. Her family
3. Vacations
4. Quiet
5. Anything physical
6. Chocolate
7. Animal print clothing
8. Warm pajamas
9. Our dog, (WHAT!?)
10. Last but not least, red wine!
After all these years I’ve tried to get to know her, this is not an all inclusive list but I think it is a good start.
There is one thing I would say; Laura is very faithful and optimistic. She has always been my cheerleader. Through our long journey with ALS, Laura never throws a pity party. In the beginning she had a couple of weeks wrapping her arms around the diagnosis; but, then she got to work.
She realized that she would have to support the family without my help. After some prayer and meeting with friends, Killa Bites was born! Laura took her passion for chocolate and adventure and created a business. What can I say except on Laura’s birthday, I am the one who is getting a gift. That gift is Laura.
She realized that she would have to support the family without my help. After some prayer and meeting with friends, Killa Bites was born! Laura took her passion for chocolate and adventure and created a business. What can I say except on Laura’s birthday, I am the one who is getting a gift. That gift is Laura.
Happy birthday my dear wife, if you find yourself without me next year at this time celebrate the adventures we’ve had.
For now we are all together and I want to leave you with an Irish saying:
“Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. Finally, if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.”
For now we are all together and I want to leave you with an Irish saying:
“Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. Finally, if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.”
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