He is full of adventure and far more daring and courageous than I am. It always amazes me how children can share DNA, but be so different, too. Six years my younger, he is not only my brother, he is one of my favorite people. He makes my Randy laugh like few others, outside of his own siblings.
He is smart, sincere, observant, loyal, and wise. I have very few memories without him. Keeping him alive when he was little was great preparation for becoming a "boy mom." Keeping company with him as an adult always makes my heart smile.
He was Mama's all-time favorite birthday present! His birth was Dad's dream come true. He learned his colors and to read by tractor and seed company colors and logos. Matt loves the land just like Dad, Grandpa Lindgren, and Uncle Mel who came before him.
He loves his wife deeply and his girls and their guys, too. He treasures his nephews, nieces, and our extended family. He sees God in every sunrise, sunset, and each gentle rain that refreshes the soil. I have loved him from the day he was born.
"Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching." -Proverbs 1:8
His life reflects Mama and Dad's instructions in so many ways. I am grateful he was born. I am grateful we still have each other to remind us of the home and family that grew us.
Happy Birthday, little brother! Enjoy this next trip around the sun. I love you.
Today, I am grateful for Matthew.
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