7.11.2010

About A Boy

A shy boy who came to this country when he was more than a decade old,
leaving all he knew behind to follow a dream of a better life.

_-15
Hearing the chatter of a language foreign to him;
he worked hard at learning to fit in with his new peers
and was so proud to be called an American.

He excelled in a sport that transcended language and privilege.
_-3-3

Those smoldering blue-green eyes and jet black hair
coupled with his trademark sweet manner worked together famously in ensuring
that the "new kid" would never be without company.

_-2-4

Still, it was a hard road.
A road that took courage, patience, perserverence and character.

The very traits that that beautiful boy still possesses today
in the man he has become.
The traits that make me so proud to be his wife.

_-14

Happy Birthday, My Love.
You make it all worthwhile!
Fortysomething never looked so good!

11 comments:

  1. I have to agree.......Fortysomething looks fabulous:)

    What a long road JR has traveled to find his beautiful wife and family. I can only imagine what it was like for him as he came to this country for the first time.

    You all share in such a wonderful life together........a very special life. You are more than blessed!

    Hope you had an extra special Bday!

    Enjoy your Sunday~

    xoxo,

    Lisa

    (loved the pictures of JR back in the day)

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  2. Happy Birthday JR! I know you were feted like royalty. With so much love, there'd be no other way.

    It was destiny at work again. You make such a beatuiful family - so filled and overflowing with love and respect and joy. Simply heartwarming.

    Loved the early pictures - such a handsome dude, your man.

    xoxoxo
    (2 more weeks baby...)

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  3. Happy Birthday JR!

    As LIsa said... Forty something looks fabulous!
    I've said it before Dita and I'll say it again... Your hubby's a Hottie! =)

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  4. Wow!!! I had no idea it was him, until I kept reading and scrolling down your post.

    You have ONE handsome man, and you are both extremely blessed to have each other!

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  5. Happy, Happy Birthday JR!!

    And what a way to spend your special day...watching La Copa Mundial! Hope you were happy with the final outcome! Wishing you an awesome day with your loved one and many more wonderful years to come! And tell Dita to make you a Bandeja Paisa in honor of your special day ;o)

    XOXO,

    Maddy

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  6. Happy, Happy Birthday JR!!

    And what a way to spend your special day...watching La Copa Mundial! Hope you were happy with the final outcome! Wishing you an awesome day with your loved one and many more wonderful years to come! And tell Dita to make you a Bandeja Paisa in honor of your special day ;o)

    XOXO,

    Maddy

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  7. What a handsome man indeed! Hope you and your hubby had a wonderful time celebrating his special day. Happy Birthday!

    Hugs...
    Grace

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  8. Happy Birthday to your husband! I hope his day is extra special.

    Oh, the Soar bracelet you ordered has been sold out for a long time... is there another I can substitute it for? The Monroe and Hush-A-Bye are really sweet too. So sorry I don't have it anymore.
    Thank you for helping us bring our daughter home to her family,
    Love,
    Daleea

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  9. Happy Birthday to your Husband!! (:

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  10. 40something looks.....wow (for lack of better words!)
    Happy Birthday!

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  11. He is so handsome. Smoldering eyes

    :)

    I am glad you have each other and this beautiful love.

    You make the world a better place : ) because you fill it with love and happiness!

    Was his birthday wonderful?

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