Kevin

Today I am thankful for Kevin. Most people only see him at the surface. A little aloof, a little self absorbed and cynical - not one to share what is going on in his life and how it affects him.

I remember when we were in the hospital after Jonathan was born. Doctor not sure if either one of us would make it. My parents were there of course falling a part and Kevin was a calm, quiet presence beside me. He felt with certainty that we would both be okay - My Dad could not understand how he could kiss me, calmly change his clothes and go for an hour long run when his wife and newborn son were so ill. And my father raged!

I knew where he was going. He left me in the care of my Mom and the Doctors and went to the place where he goes to think, and talk to God. He ran and ran and then came back and never left my side. Never doubting that we would both come home to him.

He is unreadable and sometimes reveals nothing through those amber colored eyes - much different from my Dad who after 17 years has yet to grasp the depth of feeling in the man I chose to marry. Who loves with his whole heart. Who is a loving and caring father. No one really knows what he is thinking...but I do. While no marriage is perfect and we have certainly had major bumps in the road, I know he was the right choice for me.

We have had some pretty tough situations to face. He is there with me. Calm when I feel like raging, supportive and loving when I have no idea where I will get the inner strength to deal with another episode from Kat or when we are apart for another business trip or worse yet when we have to pick up an move once again across the country and leave good friends behind.

He is always positive (my family calls him "fantastic Kevin") the future is always bright and to him untold opportunities and experiences lie ahead for us no matter what the newest challenge is. Perfect for someone like me who needs a positive force of nature to get out of bed some mornings and is eternally grateful for the love and support of this wonderful husband and father.