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Today, my beautiful wife Melody turns 33. So, I offer some reflections in her honor... (i will also offer some LKF's...little known facts)

1. Her physical beauty is an expression of an inner God-life.
2. She captivates and arrests my heart daily.
3. Our children mirror her kindness and tenderness.
4. LKF...Melody had a double major in college: religion and music. She attended Campbell University...home of the fighting Camels!! where she met her lifelong love...ME!
5. Melody's eye for detail leads her to show concern where others might miss it.
6. Her gift of organization keeps our family "in tune".
7. I am consistently saying something like "how does someone mother so well."
8. Mel cooks some great, unique meals for the 3 boys in her life...
9. LKF...Melody was born and raised in Garner, NC where her parents currently reside.
10. I appreciate her desire for things to be right and made right.
11. She extends grace to me daily in our relationship and love.
12. Melody is a great friend to have...she is loyal and trustworthy.
13. LKF...Melody's primary love language is gifts...she likes visible love. (would you have guessed that this love language scores low for me...i am a work in progress.)
14. Mel's heart for children and orphaned kids inspires me.
15. She loves music and has a beautiful, on-pitch voice...my lessons have paid off!
16. I enjoy watching good movies with her...even the gushy ones.
17. She recently went to watch Bourne Ultimatum with me...which shows her wide range of taste in movies.
18. LKF...Melody's favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice and favorite color is orange.
19. Mel loves scripture and studies to know God more.
20. I love her passion for seeing people set free and live in hope and grace.
21. She is a living testimony of transformation, grace, and healing.
22. Mel appreciates colors, aroma, texture, and style.
23. She makes our house a real home.
24. LKF...Melody loves good Thai food and also mexican! Bueno!
25. She just looks really good...i have the hots for her.
26. 12 years of marriage and I really like spending time with her and enjoying her presence.
27. Mel is good about follow up and follow through...strong where I am weak.
28. Melody has a desire to grow, learn, and be stretched...I love that.
29. She does not have the mentality of "having arrived"...but on journey and in process.
30. LKF...Melody enjoys shopping, good coffee, and chocolate desserts.
31. I love our long talks at night, after the kids are in bed...friendship at its best.
32. As a wife, Melody is committed, giving, loving, servant-hearted, and loyal.
33. I am just plain crazy about this woman and love doing life together.