Happy Birthday, David!

Today, June 12, is my brother's 38th birthday! He is on a surprise vacation planned by my sister-in-law right now, and I'm so glad he's getting a break from work and all his responsibilities. I hope he and his family have a wonderful time relaxing together.

David is the kindest, most thoughtful brother. He truly cares about people and it is so evident in his gentle ways. David is a wonderful father to his twin boys, and I often see him encouraging them in different ways. He is a very devoted husband, as well.

I'd have to say David's passion is music. He definitely got all the talent in the family! He sings, plays the piano, trumpet, and guitar, but his biggest gift is writing music. It is unbelievable! He regularly writes "jingles" for advertisements for companies/ tv shows, etc., all over the country. I love it when he sends them to me so I can hear the demo- it's just amazing to me how he puts all of it together in his home studio! He also often writes music for Lifeway- children's music as well as youth music, and some choruses we'll probably sing in church one day. He is so very talented, and he is intentional on using his gifts to glorify the Lord. David is the leader of one of the 3 bands at his church, and those are all truly gifted musicians..... if you really want to hear some serious music, Nashville is definitely the place!!!!

One more thing that I love about my brother is that he has always chased his dreams of being a musician. In college, there were extended family members who commented that David would never succeed in majoring in music, and if he did, he'd never get a job, etc. Well...... he succeeded in his music business degree, moved to Nashville after getting married, and has always had a job in the music industry in one form or another! He's rubbed shoulders with the "great ones" of Christian music, and I'd say he's done quite well at making money doing what he loves! I'm so very proud of him, and today, I celebrate his life!

Happy Birthday, David!