Gratitude Challenge Day 13: Kindness

Today would have been Bryan’s 61st birthday. It’s apt that the theme is kindness. Bryan was enthusiastic, vocal, energetic, passionate, curious, engaged, smart, athletic, up for a good debate anywhere any time (chair lift, bonfire, dinner table, social media, Pioneer Park), and really fun. All of that was wrapped up in a stoic kindness that I miss to my marrow. Bryan cared about others and he took such especially good care of Mary and me. He was thoughtful and curious about our interests, delighting in our joys, and hugging us in our deepest sorrows. Bryan was proof that a good man is kind and strong in ethics, morals, and character. I miss him. I miss his patience. I miss his kindness.