Happy Birthday, Lindsay

You may wonder why I would chose a black and white picture of Lindsay in my birthday salute to her life. It is because what puts the color in Lindsay and helps her spread color to all she encounters is what is inside.

She has a pretty face but there is so much more to her than those fun filled eyes and that contagious smile....and here are a few of the things that she colors the world with.....

Did you know:

She loves politics and is well versed in our world and what is happening both past, present, and future.

She is a great debater and most of the time I would say she is dead on....now I say most of the time because it is the most comical thing when she realizes that there might be another angle and she is the first to embrace it all.

She is the funniest girl. She has a quick sense of humor and can make me shoot liquid from my nostrils with her brand of random humor.

She was shy when she was a child...to the point that she would hide behind me in most cases.

She used to be very involved in community service and embraced every opportunity to help others.

She is the Queen of hearts to me...and I won't go any further with that....she knows.

She laughs at what she isn't suppose to....it is hysterical.

She could lead others around Disney World with her eyes closed and blindfolded!

She is the only mom I know that can fold her son up in a stroller not once, not twice, but three times.

She likes her cats fluffy....need I say more!

She loves her job and her team.

She wouldn't hurt anyone for any reason.

She is the most loyal person I know. She is true blue and loves unconditionally.

She is an awesome, fantastic mom.

She is a great friend.

She is the wind beneath my wings........literally and I know that is a cliche' but it is true.

She is 28 today...and I remember the minute she was born. She has my mom's middle name as hers and is the only Grandchild to honor this great lady with her name. Did you know that her hair color determined her name so, with that, this what you might have called her: Bald, Brianne; Redhair, Sarah; Blond hair, Heather; And you guessed it...black hair....LINDSAY!

I love this girl much more than I could ever express. With my wonderful sons and this amazing daughter, friend, mentor, motivator, and encourager, I thank God for the gifts he entrusted to me and the extension of all that in an awesome grandson.

Happy Birthday, Lindsay!