Happy 60th Birthday, David!!!

Today is my brother David's 60th birthday!! He is celebrating big time. From the reports I have gotten on the cell phone, he is receiving lots and lots of birthday cards. He received a phone call from a missionary friend in AFRICA!!! Today the family is having a special breakfast at Stockholm Inn, a favorite restaurant and on Monday he is going out to have ice cream with Melissa, our niece! And I hear that there are some presents for him too!!!! What a great day!!

It is fitting that we celebrate David!!! He is an incredible guy! Born with cerebral palsy which caused some physical and learning problems, he has accomplished so much. Let's see! He was a faithful newspaper delivery boy when he was young. For over 30 years he served as the head usher at his church, setting up the church for services, handing out bulletins, greeting people, taking up the offering, and generally cleaning up after the services. David faithfully writes letters...now using his computer and Microsoft Word...to many of his friends, including missionaries and ministers! David has loaned money to many of us in the family, bailing us out in tight moments! He makes great popcorn to share while watching his favorite videos. And, he loves to treat family and friends to meals at Culver's, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Lino's, Stockholm Inn, Domino's Pizza, etc!! He helps Mom and Dad by doing the dishes, taking care of the lawn, getting the garbage cans out to the street, vaccuuming and cleaning the house, and on and on. He goes with Dad on errands and gives a helping hand! As for directions.....if you want to go somewhere David has been, he can get you there!!! He always remembers the way! David's prayers are fervent and touching...and he does pray for everyone's needs.

The list could go on and on and on!!! The most public recognition David received came at the Covenant Church annual meeting in June of 2004 (I think it was!) when he was honored with an award (along with Mom and Dad) for outstanding Layman of the Year, the T. W. Anderson Award. He even spoke to the assembly of more than a 1000 people! It was truly a great honor.

So, my blog is dedicated to David today.....a really awesome brother! Happy birthday and many more more!!!!