A Birthday Thursday Thirteen

Today marks two important birthdays in my family: my brother, Dan and my Father-in-law. I thought it only appropriate that I do a Thursday Thirteen about the two of them.

1. They BOTH love to laugh and have fun hanging out with family. And both can occasionally tell a pretty good joke.

2. BOTH Dan and FIL enjoy good food.

3. They BOTH enjoy country music--Dan is very eclectic and enjoys all kinds of music. FIL and I got to "know" each other before DH and I got married at a Gospel Music Festival. I am pretty sure no one else in our party (including my MIL and DH) didn't want to go at all. Dan can also tell a great story about being at Gospel Music Hour at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

4. FIL is a great teacher. Dan enjoys learning and, even though he's not a classroom "teacher" on paper, he does like to train other people in his job, which I think makes him a teacher.

5. FIL is quite "handy" with gadgets and gizmos. He's the only one that I know that actually takes a hair dryer apart to clean it out. Dan is also very handy. He can fix computers and even fixed the plumbing recently in his house with a friend.

6. FIL loves doing things with, and for, his grandchildren. Dan loves doing things with, and for, his nieces and nephews. And, I know the kids love both of them and enjoy spending time with them.

7. Both are great listeners. Dan and I have spent countless hours on the phone with one another. FIL and I have spent hours in conversation at their house and especially when I "took" one of his college classes. I enjoy talking with, and listening to, both of them.

8. Dan loves to travel---he has been many places with work, family, and friends. He is always up for an adventure. FIL loves to travel, too---he just doesn't do it quite as much.

9. Both of them are sensitive to others' feelings.

10. Both are very dedicated to their jobs. FIL has gone from educator to administrator to minister. Dan has worked in telecommunications and will persue real estate as well.

11. FIL continues to honor his COUPON that my MIL gave me. I know Dan would also drop almost anything and help if I asked him.

12. Both were born on June 7th. Dan in Ohio. FIL in Missouri.

13. I think both fit this quote that came up on my "Quote of the Day" today: Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same.

Thank you both for all you give to our family, and to me each and everyday. We love you...Happy Birthday!!

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