Happy Birthday Bryon!

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34 years ago today, my husband Bryon was born. I met Bryon right after my 18th birthday. He had just started law school and I had just begun my freshman year at Baylor. We were sitting in the college class at church going around the room introducing ourselves and Bryon remembers me having a big bow in my hair and saying, "I am Elizabeth and I am a freshman at Baylor!" in a very cutesy voice.

I remember thinking that Bryon was so nice and soooo old. After all, he was 22. A huge age difference to an 18 year old! Bryon was engaged to someone else and I was in a long term relationship but we continued to be friends throughout his time at Baylor.

As time passed, I broke up with my boyfriend and Bryon broke off his engagement. I remember where I was when my mother said, "Bryon is almost through with law school. I guess he will be leaving soon." I don't know why, but this really saddened me. I couldn't imagine him leaving.

The next week at church, I saw Bryon after church and he asked me to go with them to eat. His best friend was in town and the three of us went to lunch. From that moment on I was hooked. We just clicked. I came home and told my roommate that I was going to marry him. Five months later we were engaged, nine months after that we were married.

I won't go on and on about the reasons I love my husband, but I will give a few highlights on why I feel like I am the luckiest gal around.

Bryon is incredibly optimistic and enthustiastic. Most of the people who know him would say this trait sets him apart. He has a 1,000 watt smile! This is probably the thing that made me fall in love with him first. That and that he is really tall. A very important physical characteristic to me! He was so refreshing and I always felt good just being with him. Still do.

I know in my heart that Bryon loves the children and me with all his heart. He would do anything for us. What more do I need to say?

Bryon is first and foremost a Christian. He loves God and strives to be a better person every day. I know that he prays for the kids and me. What a wonderful feeling.

These are just a few reasons why I love my birthday boy! I am looking forward to having a great weekend with him.