A Birthday Tribute to My Rock

A Birthday Tribute to My Rock

As I reflect on the most important person in my life here on earth, my wife Barbi, I am filled with deep gratitude. Today we celebrate her birthday, and I can’t help but think of how I would not be where I am today without the woman who has stood faithfully beside me for nearly 28 years of marriage.

Her resilience has carried her through countless seasons — not only as a wife and a mother, but as a daughter who has walked through losing her dad this past January and now supporting her mom through illness and health challenges. Through it all, her foundation has been built on her relationship with God and her Savior, Jesus Christ. That anchor of faith has not only shaped her life but has influenced mine and Bella’s in ways that words can barely capture.

As I reflect on her life, I see the strength of a godly woman, a loving mother, a devoted daughter, and a faithful wife. She has supported me with love, forgiveness, kindness, and energy. She consistently thinks of others before herself, embodying the very values I strive to live by.

So today, I celebrate her with gratitude beyond words. Her voice speaks volumes, even when she is silent. And when she walks into a room, she brings light with her presence. She has been my steady foundation, my partner, my confidant, and my greatest blessing. I thank God every day that He gave me this incredible woman. Happy birthday, Barbi — I love you endlessly.