DOUG 

Strength.

It’s a bit risky to sum up someone with just one word, but in Doug’s case I’ll take a chance. It’s the word that pops up when I think of my brother-in-law(-in-law?). He’s physically strong, despite a back injury that would leave most people sedentary. Doug is anything but sedentary, and that’s another part of his strength. You’ll never hear him talk about pain, though I imagine he has more than his fair share.  Not many are strong enough to carry through that.

More striking is his strength of character. He’s a stand-up guy. You can trust him to be honest and count on him to help in any way he can. He’s not shy with his opinions, but accepts people for who they are, not what they are. There’s a reason kids seem to take a liking to Doug right away. You can’t fool kids and dogs. Both like Doug. And so do I. I’m so glad he’s part of my family. 

Happy Birthday Wonderful You!