I’ve mentioned before my husband’s excellence at note writing and his blessings. Never sappy, never sentimental, sometimes funny, but always thoroughly wonderful. While I was helping my son cook his own birthday dinner (Bolognese sauce, pasta, focaccia and green salad) Curt sat down and wrote a card. With permission from both the giver and the recipient, here it is:
Your birthday is always a good day to take some time
and reflect back over the years.
Remember the blunders and the blessings,
the sins and obediences, the consequences and mercies.
In all of it, I pray you will see God’s gracious hand and relentless patience.
May you learn to be always thankful and forever fearful.
Actually, the order must go the other way.
Fear God, for He does as He pleases with you.
And thank Him, for He is pleased to do good to you.
Master these two attitudes toward God, and no other idol will master you.
I am privileged to be your father, and I am proud to have you as my son.
and reflect back over the years.
Remember the blunders and the blessings,
the sins and obediences, the consequences and mercies.
In all of it, I pray you will see God’s gracious hand and relentless patience.
May you learn to be always thankful and forever fearful.
Actually, the order must go the other way.
Fear God, for He does as He pleases with you.
And thank Him, for He is pleased to do good to you.
Master these two attitudes toward God, and no other idol will master you.
I am privileged to be your father, and I am proud to have you as my son.
Always,
Dad
A Living Pencil 
Yup, that is Vintage Curtis T! Thanks for sharing and yes, we will call you soon!
Wonderful! Between the two of you, you all could write books that the rest of us would buy. 🙂 Seriously, *both* of you are excellent writers!
@godsfarmgirl – Thank you, Janie, for your encouraging words.
What a wonderful and heartwarming note!
Lovely, Carol. Di
Your husband has a gift. Now, on to you. I am reading Circle of Quiet by L’Engle, and guess who she keeps reminding me of? I can see why you admire her writing, she sounds like you. It is almost like reading your blog sometimes.
@Wildflowersp – Oh my goodness, Sherry, thank you for such a warm compliment. That is very kind of you! (I’m gonna smile myself to sleep tonight!)