31

My oldest son turned 31 today. It is hard to believe that 31 years ago Kathy and I welcomed our first born into the world. As a tribute to him I would like to share 31 memories of our son that make me glad to be his dad.

1. The thrill of baptizing him into Christ.
2. Cub Scout Meetings.
3. Star Wars Trivia.
4. Teaching him to drive.
5. Watching him preach a sermon for the very first time.
6. His first hair cut.
7. His willingness to help me with ministry from time to time.
8. Killing the tropical fish in my office in Indiana, by the way he had an accomplice! 
9. His love for His mother.
10. The joy of officiating at his his wedding. 
11. The maturity he displayed when his reputation was attacked a year ago. 
12. The missions trips that he went on as our youth mascot!
13. Selling cokes at CIY.
14. The choice he made in choosing Brianne as his wife.
15. Teaching him to ride a bike.
16. Helping us when we had a computer issue.
17. Though it is difficult, he is willing to make the right choices, even when it means sacrifice.
18. Getting his first tattoo "What was he thinking?"
19. His understanding that he was a preacher's kid.
20. His love for movies.
21. Graduation from High School - we still hate THAT picture!
22. His desire to serve in a local church.
23. His understanding of what is really important when it comes to choosing a church. THIS IS A BIG ONE! In this area, David you are way ahead of many adults who are much older than you. 
24. Easter Egg Hunts.
25. His care for his younger brother and sister.
26. His patience with people who are less fortunate than him. 
27. The fact that he was born on the day of the Florida/Georgia football game.
28. Buying his first car.
29. The way he treats his wife.
30. The joy he brings to other people via his sense of humor.
31. Midnight Movie Excursions on opening nights on the Star War Movies.

Happy Birthday - I am so proud of you!