Dear Matthew,

Your servants heart saved me this year.

The most brutal 365 days could be endured because you showed up each morning willing to serve.

It allowed me to be weak.

It gave me permission to fold.

On your birthday I want you to know how grateful I am that you chose me.

I want you to understand how deeply you are loved and respected.

How much I admire your strength and how I look to your faithfulness as my North Star.

I wish for you a new year filled with all of the happiness you have given to others.

I hope for many moments in which you feel a deep sense of peace.

I cannot promise you easy but what I can guarantee is a life lived in love, together.

Happiest of Birthdays my Matthew.

I love you more everyday.

Love,

H

P.S.- when I heard this one I immediately thought of you.