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

Tim Pflug

Emily, It seems like I've always been on your heels since we were kids. Here you are marking 3 decades of very full life here on earth and I'm so thankful to have shared much of it with you. You are such an amazing person, Emily! I think we've talked about this before, but, I sometimes wonder at how we were able to fight so much when we were young. I honestly think you might be one of the easiest people to love and get along with. There is so much I have admired and respected about you as we have grown into adulthood. Your consistent love for our Lord and very evident desire to please Him, your sincerity with others without favorites, and your joy! I have been so blessed by your ability to see the good in a crummy situation and that optimism overflows into how to treat others. Almost every greeting is seasoned with welcome and kindness. This is more rare than you think, Em - don't lose it! Truly, you are an example for many of us in loving Christ, and in loving others (especially in loving your family well).Thanks for teaching me, loving me as your little brother, and for always being a great sister.Happy Birthday...and here's to many more!Love,Tim

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