Sunday, July 4, 2010

Eric and Sara,

I just wanted to take a second to tell you about your Mommy. She is without a doubt the strongest person Daddy has ever met. Her endless positivity and sense of humor touch everyone she meets.

I've witnessed her give birth to you without the help of medicine. Have a series of three-hour IV drips to increase her number of platelets. Endure paralyzing dizzy spells in the middle of the mall. And have her heart flushed with medicine that made her chest feel like it was about to collapse. All the while, finding the strength to make Daddy and the most uptight doctors burst with laughter.

Her love and dedication to her family and friends cannot be matched. Every night, when she kisses the photographs of our loved ones who have passed, it's a reminder of how special she is. She believes their angel wings come down and embrace us and, because of her prayers, I know we're always protected.

She's the most positive, thoughtful, kind, compassionate, beautiful, hilarious person I've ever met and the best thing that has ever happened to us. If you ever find yourself bragging about your Dad's ability to do eight consecutive pull ups, just realize it's your Mommy who should be your idol. She puts family above all else and their health, happiness and safety before hers. I wish I could be half as strong.

We love you with all our hearts, Jenny! You're the BEST!

8 comments:

tom said...

Great post, Paul. I agree...Jen is a rare soul and love the heck out of her. :)

Cooper the Puppy said...

Come on Paul... seriously! Why do you always make me cry!!!!!!!!!!!!! But Eric, seriously your Dad is telling the truth! You mommy is the BEST!!!!!

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alison said...

PAUL!!!!!!!!! Are you real? That was the sweetest thing ever...!!! Please pull Jason aside someday and talk to him about saying nice things like that!! =) And I also totally agree with everything you said about Jen. I never thought I would think anyone was good enough for you Paul...but there could not be a more perfect, wonderful person for you than Jen. Thanks for bringing her into all of our lives! XOXO to you and your wonderful, growing family!

Meghan and Katelyn said...

Aww, that was the sweetest thing ever! Paul, you made me all teary... You both are seriously the nicest people I've ever had the privilege of knowing. Eric and Sara are very lucky kids to have you both as parents.

Emma and Landon said...

Man Paul, you have me in tears! That was such a nice post and all sooo true. Jen is always positive, happy and caring. You guys are both the best!

jend said...

Sorry it took a while to reply to this post. Took a little time to compose myself :) You have no idea how much each of you mean to us. I apprecial each and every word you all wrote. And I love each and every one of you. Thank you SO MUCH for everything. Espeically for being such a huge part of our lives!

Dylan and Autumn said...

Love you Jen and Paul! The love that you two have for each other is amazing and like nothing I have ever seen. Miss you lots!