Happy Birthday Shelley

Today is a great day to celebrate here in the Colbert household.  We get to celebrate Shelley's birthday!  Each day that passes I continue to be amazed at how blessed I am to have Shelley as my wife, and how blessed our kids are to have her as their mommy.  Shelley's life this past year has continued to be consumed by her passion to love God and glorify Him in all that she does.  We have had a roller coaster year and regardless of whether we are going through a valley or a peak, Shelley has kept her eyes focused on the One who created her.  

I know that many of you have seen her strength through this blog.  I have been able to see it first hand during the last 10 months.  One of Shelley's greatest fears was always the fear of something "bad" happening to one of our kids.  That fear came true with the diagnosis of Abbey's leukemia.  Yet even with that greatest fear coming true, Shelley's faith never waivered... it became even stronger.  

A few months ago, our pastor preached a series on characteristics of women.  Pastor Jason had requested a few men from the church interviewed about the women in their lives who live out that characteristic.  I was asked to speak about one of those topics... She is Strong.  Check out the video below.  Just an FYI, there are two other guys speaking about their wives in the video as well.  Also, be sure to PAUSE THE MUSIC!  

She Is Strong from Western Reserve Grace Church on Vimeo.

I love you Shelley with all my heart and I hope that you have the most wonderful day!  You are loved by many, but most importantly you are loved by God!  Happy Birthday Shell!!!!