Happy Birthday, Michael

Happy Birthday to Michael! I was out of town on his actual birthday, so I'm a little late posting this.

Michael has always been a very obedient, helpful and loving son. He became the go-to person because he was always so willing to help with anything without complaints. There was a 5 year gap between he and Holly, his next oldest sibling. So when the three other kids were all at school, Michael was my little buddy and we went everywhere together. I was very sad when he started school. He was my dog walking partner and we had some good chats as we walked. Later on, when all of the other kids left home, Michael was, again, my little buddy and it was a VERY sad day when he went off to college because that meant there would be no more kids at home with us. That was one of the reasons I was anxious to move to Arizona. I couldn't stand the thought of having none of my kids around me.

Michael is a super dad to his little Madie. When she was first born, he was her primary care giver because Mallory still had a lot of classes to finish up in order to graduate the same day Michael did - and she had to do her student teaching. I'm so thankful for the person Michael always has been and for who he is today. We love you, Michael, and hope you had a wonderful birthday!