CHRIS 

When I first met Chris sixteen years ago he was an easy-going goofball. Among his friends he was always the most reserved, but that quiet manner made him easy to underestimate. You quickly learned never to challenge him at any sport involving a ball. Or a puck. Heck, even most drinking games were a lock.  And at times when he seemed out of his element - like running a marathon with an astounding lack of training - he surpassed everyone’s expectations, even his own. He’s not someone you can ever count out.

Has anything changed?  As with so many of my friends, I haven’t seen Chris is a very long time. Fatherhood brings huge changes, and I know works takes up a bigger part of his time than it did when he was knocking around NASA. But I’m betting he’s pretty much still that same goofball, moving quietly among his friends and grinning at the world. When it comes to Chris, that’s a pretty safe bet. 

Happy Birthday Wonderful You!