My brother-in-law turned 45 today. John has been married to my sister, Kendra, for about nine years now. He is retired Army, where he was a recruiter. My sister is pampered and spoiled by him, the way she deserves. He absolutely worships her, the way she deserves.
I honestly believed for the longest time that he didn't really care for me much. A sentiment that I totally understood. He and Kendra have been very close to my two children at a time when I was too selfish to be the mother they needed. They provided the stability and nurturing environment that I lacked. Last week he proved my theory wrong. When I was in Ohio visiting my granddaughter in the hospital, John presented me with a gift from the two of them and my mother. He was shopping at the jewelers, for yet another diamond for my sister. He came across a bracelet with "Live, Love, Laugh" inscribed on three charms. The gift was completely his idea and just knowing that he took that part of his day to purchase the bracelet for me means more to me than he will ever know. It was the symbolic gesture I needed to reassure me that I am accepted by this amazing man.
John is caring, comical, compassionate. My one wish for he and my sister is to be blessed with the child they deserve. Since they are unable to have a child of their own they have decided to become foster parents. Any child (or children) will be fortunate to share his wonderful life, infectious laugh and abundant love. I know that I am lucky to have him in my life!!
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