"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Monday, October 15, 2012

Happy 30th Birthday Nathan!!

Today my amazing husband turns 30.  I told him the other day that we are now "growing old together"  :).  No offense to anyone older than us!
 
 
There is no way I can describe the fantastic-ness of this man.  He loves God so much.  He loves me so much! And he is the best daddy ever.  Always willing to entertain and play with multiple kiddos at a time, give me time to rest, teach our kids new things--and ALWAYS patient with them, consistent loving discipline, NEVER raising his voice--just an amazing dad, really.  Not in a million years do I deserve a husband like this--but then, I don't deserve anything that God has blessed me with, do I?  So I thank God for Nathan!
 
























Nathan, I love you so much and I am so excited to grow old older with you!  Even if it is in a jungle:)  I'm sure our future will hold MANY hard times but good times, too...and I am excited to spend them with you.  I thank God for every moment He has given me with you and every future moment with you, too.  I love you!!  Happy Birthday!!

9 comments:

Nichole said...

Happy Birthday, Nathan! A beautiful, and accurate tribute :) Enjoy moving on to the next decade!

Anonymous said...

Nathan, this is a perfect post for you. You are an amazing son-in-law, husband, daddy, well, everything Rachel said! God gets the glory! You allow Him to work in you:)Happy Birthday. Love you --
mom (gma jan:)

Jessica said...

Happy Birthday, Nathan!! Great post, Rachel. I agree you have a pretty good hubby. :)

Anonymous said...

I'll agree with you as well, and yes, you are an amazing son-in-law as well.
Grandpa Jim

Anonymous said...

Happy 30th Nathan! We love you so much. Hope you have a great day. (Those pictures made me laugh and cry at the same time.)
mom m

Jill said...

Happy birthday, Bro! I love all the pictures :) A very accurate representation of you. (And you are a great bro-in-law and uncle, too!!)

sarah.flyingkites said...

I kept looking at my cell phone today and thinking, "October 15, October 15, why is that date ringing a bell?" Now I know - thanks for the reminder.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NATHAN!

Jenna said...

Hi
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. Your kids are a beautiful princesses, and a handsome prince. They are blessings, gifts, miracles, and special earthly angels. I would like to Wish Your husband and the kids daddy, a very Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Nathan! hooray Hooray, It's a great day, cause Nathan is 30 today! Hooray!
I was born with a rare life threatening disease. I have 14 other medical conditions, and developmental delays.
http://www.miraclechamp.webs.com

jenna said...

please don't confuse me with that earlier comment, I'm the jenna in nathan's life.

I love to watch you loving God, rachel, and your kids. i praise God for what He has done and miss you a lot. Happy birthday, big brother!!