Welcome Home Brain!!

This week we celebrate the birthday of my youngest, Brian. The four oldest siblings lump the the two youngest together and call them 'the little boys'. I don't know that it works any more since Brian is now 26 years old and they are both over 6 feet tall. When we brought Brian home from the hospital the children had been busy making signs and messages to show their delight for a new baby in the family. The sign posted front and center when we walked in the door was:

"Welcome Home Brain"

Brian has been a joy to our family. I was quite sick during my whole pregnancy with him and ever since as well. As a consequence all of the children had to pitch in and really help. My two oldest daughters at 9 and 8 years old had many responsibilities to help care for 'the little boys'. When Brian was just 5 months old I had to have surgery and was unable to continue nursing. An angel friend took and kept him for a few days and taught him how to take a bottle. Daddy took over the night time feeding after that and was glad for the special bonding opportunity.

I like to call Brian my Ever Ready Battery. He always keeps plugging away and does not give up. Brian does not see the world in the same way others do, he is a man without guile. Brian is kind, gentle and loving. He gives every work his best effort and does not expect much in return. He is quick to say thank you. He is married to sweet Cheri and they are very happy together.

I am thankful that I have 6 wonderful children. It was an effort to bring Brian into the world, but I have been blessed every day since. I am proud to be his mother.

Happy Birthday Brian--Enjoy your chocolate cake!!