There are few people in my life that I have TRULY let in. My immediate family, my wife, my brothers Dave, Rich and Lou (neither blood relatives), and then there is Michelle, otherwise known as @officejunkie07.
Michelle (Dave’s wife) and I met when I started working at CrossRoads Community, and I knew that the Ness’ and the Donahue’s were going to be a force to be reckoned with!
Michelle soon took on the mantle of Admin for the church, and we grew even closer. The running joke, with Sarah’s approval, was that Michelle was my ‘Church Wife.’ She was one of the few people, other than my wife, who could easily second guess me.
We easily moved from friend to co-worker and back again and she even let me show her a few things about graphic design and multi-media. All of which se soon surpassed my abilities. Michelle was even the Voice of CrossRoads!
Dave and Michelle have grown so close to Sid and I, that when we moved to Georgia, they started to discuss moving up with us. Luckily we moved BACK to Florida, and no one had to sell a house!
Michelle is a great mom, and an awesome wife. She is one of my best friends and I have no idea what my life would have been like, had she and Dave not been in it. We’ve laughed together, cried together, weathered some very difficult storms, and seen some amazing sunrises and sunsets. We’ve even shared Taco Mac, chicken and waffles, and the Marietta Diner!
This past Spring, I got the honor of baptizing Michelle and Dave. They had been believers for a long time, but they felt that they wanted me to baptize them. What an amazing honor!
I always know that I can count on Michelle for advice, a friendly ear, and a lunch partner for Vallartas.
Happy birthday, my friend. I hope that your day is a gift to you and that God blesses you and keeps you, and makes His face to shine upon you!
