Happy Birthday, Handy Man

Of all the things I could give the Handy Man for his birthday, a post on here is not on his wish list.  He doesn't like attention of any kind. Well, not the public kind, anyway.  But, it's his day and I'm going to post about him. (Love you, babe!)

Here's a few things about my husband-

• He lived in the same house his whole life (age 5 on). His parents still live there.
• He is the 8th of nine children.

• Growing up, he was shy and not very social. (Hasn't changed.)
• His hard working ethic has been firmly in place from a very young age.  He's always had a job, since high school.
• He went on a mission for our church to Rochester, NY.  This is where we met. (In Buffalo, actually.) This was a good way to meet, as we were just friends. (Missionaries are strictly forbidden to date--anyone.)
• He loves movies. And Mexican food. 
• He hates parties or any occasion that involves socializing.
• In the 21 years we've been married, he's called in sick maybe 6 times. (Not including the time he tried to chop off his foot with an ax.)
• He has worked at the same job for 17 years.  He makes cabinets and is the shop foreman. The cabinet making has become quite high-tech and he runs a CNC, which is a large, computerized cutter.
• No, I do not have cabinets made by him. What he makes is way too expensive for us to afford.
• He's fiercely loyal.
• Tho' he is affectionate with me and our kids, he doesn't like hugs from others. A fact which my brothers love to exploit. 

• Though he'd rather have a root canal than speak in church, he has a strong testimony of the gospel.
• He honors his priesthood.
• He fulfills his callings, even when it stretches him and requires him to do things he hates. (Like speak or teach.)
• He says beautiful prayers.
• He adores me. This is one of his best qualities.

Happy Birthday to my sweetheart, my partner, my support, and my very best friend.