There were things I wanted to do for him this year, things I would have done if I hadn't ended up in so much pain and unable to walk. Bake him a cake. Wrap his present all the way. Bring him breakfast in bed. Instead, we took two separate trips to the doctor and hospital, and he practiced the art of getting me from car to wheelchair. "That's not what's important," he said, when I told him I wished I could have done more. It's true. And I hope I'll be here next year to do those things for him.
We both are the proud, kooky owners of new glasses, and both of us think our spouses look damn sexy in them. Our bespectacled selves went out to eat tonight and sat in the corner of the restaurant laughing and singing along with the 80s music on the loudspeaker and staring at each other. And that's the most important thing. Happy 40th birthday to the man who always manages to make me laugh, even when I'm in deep pain.
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Happy Birthday Steve! Both pairs of glasses look faaabulous!
Happy Birthday Steve! Emilie is so blessed to have you as her partner in life and you are a great father. Many blessings this coming year!
What a wonderful man to have in your life. I can imagine that it is really hard to need him for so many things, yet I am sure that he would rather do nothing else than care for you however he can. It is wonderful that he makes you laugh! I pray that he will be blessed with all of the strength, courage and endurance that he needs. And you too.
I'm thinking about you and your birthday husband.
You really are a beautiful pair.
What a sweet post! Happy birthday, Steve! I can't imagine what you're both going through right now, but my prayers are with you many times everyday. You are both so inspirational!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Steve.. you are a true blessing to your family!!
The glasses are the FIRST thing I noticed in that picture. Very striking!
It is clear you have found a wonderful partner in Steve. When it came to that most important decision of spouse, Em, you chose well!
Happy Birthday Steve!
Love the glasses guys!
Emilie - your post made me bawl my eyes out here. I am sitting here crying and Graycen came to me and said "It's ok Mommy." yep, I cried more.
Happy Birthday to your man!
This post brought tears to my eyes...I'm praying you are here to celebrate MANY MORE birthdays to come, Emilie.
You guys are a precious couple and you both look hot in your new glasses! :)
Happy Birthday Steve!! I love the glasses on both of you - so very fun!
He's a wonder. Happy birthday, Steve! And tres chic glasses, you two :)
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Steve,
Happy Birthday to you.
When a wife has cancer, there are some husbands who give only mediocre support. Then there are husbands who give good support. And then there are husbands like Steve.
- Susanne
Happy Birthday, Steve!
--Laura S.
What a touching and beautiful post. It brought tears to my eyes. I like both of your glasses. They are both very stylish. It is a cute picture of you both. Happy Birthday to your husband. After reading your post I realized that I need tell my husband how much I love and appreciate him. Your husband sounds like an angel.
Happy birthday Steve! Hoping next year will be a great celebration.
What a beautiful post, Emilie. Love the glasses!
Happy Birthday Steve!
I agree with the others, Emilie is so blessed to have you by her side on this journey. You are a wonderful husband and an amazing father.
God's blessings throughout this year!
Happy 40th Steve! You will have a great time out with the guys on Thursday!
Steve is as lucky as you to have each other in your lives. You complete each other so well.
Wow - those beautiful boys have HOT parents!!!
Happy Birthday Steve - you are an incredible man!
Happy *belated* birthday Steve. You are both AMAZING people!!!!!
Steve - happy birthday!!! I love the new glasses - both of you. You look so happy in that photo. You demonstrate that happiness isn't about the perfectly wrapped gift or well-coordinated breakfast in bed. It's about being there for and with the ones we love.
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