Happy Birthday, Honey!

Today is the birthday of one of the most wonderful men I have ever met. He is loving, kind, compassionate, supportive, smart (brilliant) and has a beautiful heart. And he's my hubby, Rev. Victor Fuhrman.

We often ask couples to make a list of the things they love about each other so we can include them in the wedding ceremony and vows. Since tomorrow also happens to be the five year anniversay of our Elvis wedding in Las Vegas, I have put together a special list of "what I love about Vic."

So on your birthday, I offer this special tribute to the one who is my partner in life, love and ministry. To the one who is my soulmate and best friend.

21 Reasons Why I Love You:

1. You are the most compassionate human being I have ever met.
2. You have the biggest heart and you know how to love deeply.
3. You are a truly thoughtful and considerate person.
4. You care deeply about people and want to heal them--and do heal them.
5. You are generous with your wisdom and willing to share your gifts with those who need you.
6. You are as generous with picking up a tab and gifts--even for strangers.
7. You are a man of your word, and take a lot of responsibility in life.
8. You are the one that people run to with challenges, and you are always there.
9. You have remarkable gifts to offer the world and you are doing that.
10. You are brilliant and filled with knowledge about everything!
11. Of course, you are the best husband ever!
12. You are a wonderful father.
13. You are the best listner.
14. You are an amazing problem-solver.
15. You care so deeply and completely--OMG, what a capacity for caring!
16. You take amazing care of me when I am sick (thank you!).
17. You take amazing care of me when I am well (thank you).
18. You love my family as much as your own family.
19. You are my wonderful creative partner and clergy partner.
20. You are my safe harbor.
21. And, oh yeah, you are my hot tantra man!

Even though it is your birthday, honey, I have to take this time to acknowledge the special gift I was given, in the form of Abe and Mal's little boy, born on this day a seven years and a half century ago.

I have been blessed in my life with a man who truly loves and adores me, and who:

* Gets who I am
* Is always there for me, no matter what.
* Listens to me when I am working though issues .
* Listens to me when I am full of ego and let's me process things.
* Listens to and help my friends when they are in need.
* Encourages me to curtail my workaholic ways, slow down and do less.
* But supports me completely and actively in my work in the world.
* Loves me in private and loves me when we are out in the world.
* Has been the roadie to the Goddess-- from schlepping diety icons to events and getting me to weddings in snowstorms.
* Has built a life with me in the past 10 and half years that has encompassed all of life.

We can go from quiet time together and family life, to writing a book together, officiating a wedding or making a hospital visit or funeral visit when someone is in need. We work a lot, and give a lot, but we love a lot.

Vic, my love, you are everything I ever wished for on my "list for a perfect mate" and my "treasure map for love" vision board. You are "the one" and my one and only.

Happy Birthday, my beloved. I love you, 21 ways and more,

Your wife, Laurie Sue