My husband is turning FIFTY this week.

Yep, the BIG FIVE O!!

 Thought I would share a few things about Mark…

things that I love about him.

 

1. He was born into a loving and strong Christian family

2. He has a good sense of humor

3. He is crazy about our kids

 

4. He learned early the value of hard work

5. He’s quick to laugh

6. He is a “glass half full” kind of guy

7. He’s always ready for an adventure

(yes, those are real cobras!)

 

8. He see challenges, not problems

9. He refuses to settle for status-quo

10. He is a man of strong character

11. He loves and respects his father.

12. He is loyal

13. He’s a good listener and doesn’t try to “fix” me

14. He is quick to forgive

15. He is a great mentor

 

16. He sees God in everything

17. He could of been a professional race car driver

or soccer player

18. He is, in a word… stable

19. He is disciplined

20. He is a wonderful father

21. He enjoys his son-in-laws

22. He sees the best in people and situations

23. He sacrifices for his family

24. He believes in me

25. He is so very handsome

26. He has a servants heart

27. He went racing with God (you’ll have to ask him)

28. He is a talented and innovative builder

29. treating his employees, subs, and clients with respect and fairness

30. He is intelligent

31. He always stands for what is right, regardless of popular opinion

 

32. He uses great word pictures to share his insight and wisdom

33. He appreciates his heritage

34. He loves history

35. He will eat anything anywhere

36. He lives life

37. He is committed

38. He is authentic… the real deal

39. He is excited about being a grandpa

40. He took dance lessons with me

41. He is a romantic

42. He leads well

43. He is centered in his relationship with Jesus Christ

44. He is unselfish

45. He loves to travel

46. He loves and cares for my parents

47. He is an encourager

48. He walks his talk

49. He is dependable, someone you can lean on

50. He is the rock in our family

I love you, Mark

Happy Birthday!