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

Monday, July 12, 2010

Jessica Christian

Dear Emily,
Happy 30th Birthday! What a gift and a blessing you are to our family! Youare one of our favorite people in the world and for so so many wonderfulreasons!
You laugh is absolutely infectious and it's always present (and we have thevideos to prove it!). We love how joyful you are! Your heart is true gold. You have so much compassion and empathy for othersand have such a unique way of putting those around you at ease, helping themto feel accepted, comfortable and loved. We love your creative mind and your ability to turn ideas into reality.Your special touch has turned your house into a home, has turned seeds intosustenance, has provided countless gifts, blessings and encouragement forothers, and has provided for your family in special and unique ways. You are an inspiration to me (Jessica) as a wife and a mother both in yourexample and in your words of advice and encouragement. You seek to walkyour talk on a daily basis and your love for the Lord shines through you inbrilliant ways.
You are truly a gift, Emily! We are so thankful that you spit that ice intoJoel's mouth all those years ago and that he was smart enough to make you apart of our family. God has truly blessed each one of us by adding you toour lives! Happy Birthday dear Emily! We love you dearly and cannot thank God enoughfor you!

With much love,Ashish, Jessica, Priya and baby #2

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