A Tribute to My Husband on His Birthday

I love you for a thousand reasons- big and small.  I love you because you are a really good man.  You are strong and adventurous, but also gentle and loving.  I love it when you really smile and your whole face lights up.  I love it when you watch the Jon Stewart Daily Show and you tilt your face to the side and raise your eyebrows at what he says.  I love it when something strikes you as really funny and you giggle.  I love you for the strengths that you have that help to make up for some of my weaknesses- your ability to be on time, your ability to navigate and read a map, your ability to learn and speak a language.  I love you for the little thoughtful, loving actions that you take on a daily basis- opening the taxi cab door for me, putting the water kettle on to heat the tea, carrying my computer in your bag, making french toast on the weekends.  I love you for your ability to really listen to what I am saying.  I love how much you have been working on trying to just listen without always having to solve my problems.  I love that you have seen me in some of my very worst moments, and yet, your love never seems to waver.  I love your patience- oh my goodness, your patience, sometimes I think you should be knighted for your patience.  I love you for your mellow and laid back attitude.  I love you for your sense of humor.  I love you for heading out on this adventure with me to Taiwan and for being such a solid support through such a big change.  I love that you are my best friend.  
Myron, I'm so very grateful that 32 years ago today you were born, and that nearly 3 years ago, we both went speed-dating, and that that first 5 minutes together turned into a lifetime together.  
Happy Birthday, love!