Steve turns 39!

Friday was Steve's 39th birthday. He and Richard are only 11 months apart! Ellen had twins the hard way! The whole Bryant clan went to the nursing home today to throw him a little party. Steve was elated that we were all there and he enjoyed the company. He ate and drank his weight in birthday cake and Dr. Pepper!

The kids got more hugs and kisses than they expected from random strangers in the hallways. It is not very often that these folks get to see such cute little ones. I think it does their hearts good. Speaking of the kids -what a group of rugrats! They are all growing up so fast!

We told the boys we were going to see their Uncle Steve and Micah said, "We don't have an Uncle Steve." How pitiful is that. Although Steve lives in the same town as we do, we have not been to see him in about a year. I think sometimes it is too hard for Richard to see his brother in the situation he is in.

For those I have not told his story to, several years ago Steve was shot in the head in his home. He is now paralized on one side of his body and has a very limited vocabulary. However, he is so much fun to be around - he likes to flirt with all of the nurses at the nursing home!

It was such a blessing today to spend time with all of Richard's family. I think we take family for granted a lot. I am realizing more and more that I need to treasure the time I have with my family. I have been blessed with so much family and I hate that we all spread out so much. We have to make the most of the time we do have together. At the end of the day, relationships....they are all that really matter.

Happy Birthday Steve. We all love you so very much!