Men

All of you have men in your life.  I happen to have BUNCHES!  I have two father-in-laws, six brother-in-laws, and seven nephews.  So how do I keep up with these boys and keep my sanity?  I was trained well.  In addition to those named above: I have three brothers, a dad, and a husband.

Lets start with the Hubs.  My mother once said, "That man is the only guy I know that can keep up with Abby Dale."  The woman speaks the truth.  This man loves me wholly.  He is kind, loving, and patient.  I loved him from day one and today, six years later, I love him even more.  He is a good man. 

This guy here is ONE of my little brothers.  He is loyal and true.  He does not speak ill against anyone.  He is soon to be married and his sweet wife to be has won a passion and wonderful provider.  I can talk to him about my hopes and fears and he offers good advice.

This the the OTHER little brother.  The true baby of the family.  He chose to serve this country in the Navy.  He has the tenderest heart of any guy I know.  Life has tried to knock him down, but he has chosen to get up and fight.  He is a true hero. 

Meet the future patriarch of our clan. My big brother gives himself to the people of Dallas every third day.  He is a Dallas Fireman.  He is a jovial guy.  When he is in the room we are all laughing.  He is the BEST dad to my beautiful 15 year old nephew.  My big brother is a great man. 

Don't blink because if you do you will miss this picture of my dad.  He NEVER smiles in pictures, but hubs snapped this picture (thus the thumb in the frame).  This guy here is the reason that my brothers have turned out to be the men they are.  My dad is a quite man.  He is the guy that is always in the background.  He has never received praise for his work, but he continues to work.  He is a perfect example of what a Godly man should be.  He has set the bar high for any man in my life.  

WHY ARE THESE MEN IMPORTANT?

Because these little guys are watching and learning from the "big boys".