You and I are quite the pair! I use to be the extrovert in the relationship and you the introvert, but recently that has changed and our house has been way more quiet than usual, yet nothing has gone unsaid. I wouldn’t trade what we have been through for the world, because our relationship would not have been tested and given the opportunity to shine like it has. When I saw you receive your awards Friday night, I was so proud and so amazingly in awe of your accomplishments. I don’t know how you do it all, I really don’t. When we went to the wedding Saturday, I remembered our wedding day, and how much I honestly truly love you.
You have given me so much over the last 12 years, but it wasn’t until recently that I came to appreciate all that you do for this family. When I am having a rough day, you make sure the house is quiet. When I cry for no reason, you tell me you understand. When I feel well enough to go out, you remind me not to push myself and make arrangements accordingly. You have given me so much, and I haven’t said thank you enough.
Before I went into surgery, I saw the look on your face and it broke my heart. When I came out of surgery, you were standing there and boy did that look change! It was one of relief and determination. You grabbed hold of me, and you haven’t let go of me since.
So, I know I don’t say it often enough, but I love love love you. I am so very very thankful for you. I am so very very blessed to be married to you.
Go out tonight and enjoy the game, eat a few hot dogs on my behalf and let the worries of life fade to the back of your mind 
Happy Birthday Mark, I love you so very much.
Remember this song I mean it even more today…
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Happy Birthday Mark.
Heather is so lucky to have a man like you– and I’m lucky enough to call you both my friends.
What a special tribute…
Happy Birthday Mark!
Happy birthday Mark!!
Happy Birthday, Mark!
Oh, you brought tears to my eyes!
Happy Birthday, Mark!
Happy Birthday, Mark! You are an amazing man. May God bless your day and the next 50 years with your wife.
Happy Birthday, Mark! You seem to be such an awesome couple and you have done so much for Heather and been the rock that she needs through this trying time. I have tears in my eyes!
OK, thanks. I’m crying at work. Lovely. What a marriage. What a husband. You guys are terrific.
Happy Birthday, Mark!
Happy Birthday Mark. I can tell that you are a true blessing to your family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!
Everybody, together now, “Awwwwwwwwwww”.
Isn’t that just precious.
Happy Birthday, Mark!
now that was blunt.
I’m ready to go another 13 years and LONGER.
this has made my stressful last day of the month a great Birthday!!!
I’m still wondering why you picked me.
What a sweet birthday card! It is my birthday too, but you can tell Mark that I’m 55, he has a way to gooooo! Have a happy birthday, Mark and may the Lord richly bless you and your family!!! Nancy from Panama City
Happy, Happy Birthday Mark!!
What a wonderful man you are and what an amazing family you have. You are truly blessed!
Happy Birthday Mark/#1 Husband/Best Guy in the World to our friend Heather. We need more men like you!
You mean I forgot an entire year?? I have an excuse ya know
Im ready for another 13 too…
Happy Birthday Mark!!!!
Happy Birthday Mark. The song made me cry, again. It’s so good to be reminded that my life is good, and that my husband is so good to me. I forget sometimes. I am so grateful that he is HERE.
~TaunaLen
awwwwwwwww, Happy Birthday Mark! Heather sure does love you,! {and, this post made me CRY! }
Happy birthday and have a good time!
PS. what awards did he win?
oh my goodness…this brought tears to my eyes. Happy Birthday Mark! Sunshine
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK- your wife is such an amazing inspiration! God Bless you both
Happy Birthday Mark!
Heather, thanks for reminding me how much I love my husband too.
God bless you!
Happy Birthday! What a sweet post!
Happy Birthday Mark! It is our 14th wedding anniversary today and it is great to read Heather’s gushing over you
Very romantic! Blessings to you both on this special day.
Happy Birthday Mark. Thank you for being such a wonderful lifetime help
mate for Heather. Now I know there are TWO great husbands in the world,
my honey and you!!:) In 10 days we celebrate our 39th anniversary, and
someday when you and Heather are old like us, you will have yours too!!
Love to you both on this special birthday. Laurel from Ca.
Happy Birthday Mark!
I needed to know what kind of man was asking me for my daughters hand, and I figured that would be the one way to find out. I had been praying daily for years that the Lord would give Heather a godly man who would love her more then me, plain and simple. I knew that if those two qualities were present, She would have a wonderful life. At the end of the summer break, I had no question but that you were that man. You have since proven far and beyond that you are that man. It is hard for me to admit, but you do love my little girl more then me, only because I can’t love her more then I already do! And I know she loves you.
I remember the first day I meet you in person. I had invited you to stay with us for a couple of months during your summer break at college so we could “Get to know each other”
I hope you have a great B-day
Dad
Happy B’Day Mark!
Happy Birthday Mark! First, Heather’s blog made me cry. Second, the song made me cry. And third, your father’s comment made me cry. So I am taking my weepy self upstairs to tell my husband how much I love him! Enjoy your night
Awwww….very sweet post. Happy Birthday to your sweet hubby.
Hugs!
Kat
Last week at my Bible study a woman said, “I am just so thankful that my husband wakes up beside me every morning.” What a blessing God has given us in our husbands! I love that song!
Happy birthday, Heather’s husband….Mr. Heather. Um…Mark.
Happy Birthday, Mark! You two obviously have something special! Isn’t God amazing?!
Happy Birthday, Mark! So many of us have never met you, but appreciate you just the same! God bless you as you lead your family!
Happy Birthday, Mark!
Still prayin’ for you, Heather and the rest of the family! Enjoy the rest of the summer!!!!
Happy (alittle late) birthday, Mark!!!!!!!!!!!
What a beautiful tribute to your husband. You are truly a blessed woman!
No better gift could ever have been than this lovely tribute to your darling Heather…so nice!
Happy Birthday Mark….from Terry
Happy Birthday, Mark!
I have been reading your blog for a while now, Heather, and I want to say that I admire your strength, courage & faith. You inspire me.
Happy Birthday, Mark! Thank you for being a wonderful husband and father!
Pass the tissue please.. this post made teary eyed. A beautiful tribute and expression of love.
Happy Birthday Mark!
Wow! What a post of love! Happy Birthday Mark! Y’all are blessed with each other and a very special relationship. How wonderful.
A little late, (but you get to celebrate another day!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARKY MARK!!!. You are a true blessing to us all.
Karen
Mark, you are an example for ALL husbands. You are truly a loving husband as God intended for husbands to be. I have loved you ever since I started reading Especially Heather several months ago when times were more simple for your family. I have shed tears with you both and prayed for your family and Heather’s health.
PLUS, I am also a Sooner Fan from the great state of Oklahoma. (Live in Edmond)
Betty G. (Oklahoma)