Day 5 of Gratitude

Thanks to all Mothers and Fathers!

Today I'd like to thank my wife Lisa. She has been a godsend. Probably the best decision I ever made. We have been married for 32 years. We dated for a year before we got married, so I count 33 years.

Lisa carried both my sons, Andrew, and Austin through 18 months of pregnancy. The second one became a little risky as she was considered to be of advanced maternal age, 38. She has been a trooper. She had hip surgery 2 months after giving birth to my first son so that she could keep up with him. She breastfed both sons for at least nine months, pumping milk at work after she returned to work after 6 weeks or so off. Since then she has had 3 additional hip surgeries. She is always thinking of ways to make me and my sons happier.

She loves me unconditionally. She is my #1 advocate. She does not have any patience with anyone that might slight me or be unfriendly towards me. I love her very much!

Thanks, Lisa. You are the best thing that ever happened to me!