Joel

Honey, I can write you a nice little note telling you how much I appreciate you and love you...and I'm sure you'll be touched by it. But I've done that before and it just feels insignificant. Plus, I know in the back of your mind you will always have that typical spouse-like feeling of "well, you have to say that, it's my birthday and you are married to me!" So, instead of JUST writing you a letter telling you how I feel about you, I thought I would back it up! These people in this blog are not married to you, and THEY DON'T HAVE TO SAY IT! They love you (not half as much as I do though). Bookmark this blog and read through these truths about you and the impact you've had on people and simply be refreshed. I love you
-Joel

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Beth Walker

Dear Emily,Happy Birthday!!! I hope your day is great. I'm sure your 30's will be awesome and there is no reason to do anything but celebrate today! :)
Emily, we have known each other for a LONG time! As students in college together, coach's wives, first time moms, we have celebrated many fun milestones together and I have loved every one of them. I remember so many fun things about our time living around the corner from each other. Letting the dogs play together, you giving the boys hair cuts, BBQ's and camp fires, stamping, traveling to SO many games and hanging out at SOOOO many practices!
You are such a great mom, so patient and always striving to do what is best for your kids. I have loved watching you in person and in blog videos giggle at your kids cute activities. Your love for Joel is so obvious and you are an awesome balance for him. You are a great supporter and awesome example to women around you of how to be a loving and supportive wive, but still have your own identity. I have sat often this year with college students and have heard them reference conversations they had with you. You planted seeds here in Greenville and I'm sure you are doing the same there! The thing I appreciate the most from you is your friendship. You are always happy to hear from me and our conversations are always full of laughter and yet we can be serious, honest and love each other whether we agree or disagree on something. That makes you a rare and special friend and I will always value you!
Happy Birthday Em! Love you!Beth Walker

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