Today is April’s birthday, her 30th.
Even though we’ve only been married a short four years, the things that I could say about her could fill a book. She’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever known, often busting out a joke or dry witticism when I least expect it. April’s generous heart and warm spirit knows no bounds. She is quick to open our home and her kitchen to fill the souls and stomachs of the friends we’ve made throughout our ministry and travels.
As I’ve watched her raise Flannery over the past six months, I’ve seen even more aspects of her character come to life: patience, determination, endurance and compassion. Of course, she’s also married to me, so she needs all of those traits just to make it through an entire day with me! She’s one of a handful of individuals who can stop me short and cause me to truly challenge me to reflect on how I’m living and what my attitude is doing to my actions (something that I need far more frequently than I’d like to admit).
If there’s any way for me to plumb the depths of my love and adoration for her, it would be this: To say that I’m incredibly jealous of everyone who knew her before I had the chance to meet her six years ago…and that I hope our lives stretch on and on into eternity so that we can continue to love, live and experience each moment together. I love you, mi esperanza. Happy Birthday!
You are truly blessed! And I am blessed to know you both!