To a Mother of 5.6 kids

I had this birthday post written for Keri before Saturday, but had not got it posted before Keri wrote her own. So, not to waste a post, enjoy Keri's birthday message Kirk style.

I dont think you understand! I really dont! I am not even sure I can explain it to you or if I should even try. Its just one of those things that is difficult to put into words. Keri is special, unique! I am not just talking about the fact that we have had 4 kids in 7 years. Or how we moved to Jamaica. Not even how we have lived out of suitcases for probably more than a year of our marriage. I am talking about the day in and day out. Loving. Serving. Giving. Recently, I was doing some thinking. On any given day when I come in from work, their is a potential for at least 3 extra kids to be at our house. So, doing some simple math, adding up the hours each of those kids live at our house and dividing it into a normal week, it is very reasonable to consider Keri the mother of 5.6 kids. Of course, the 4 biological ones are always around, but we must add in the 1.6 kids whose presence is felt day in and day out of a normal week. This is alongside the fact that she teaches Drew at home, deals with a difficult husband, and opens her home often to neighbors. I am not presuming that she does it in her own power, but by the Grace of our God, She is brilliant. An exemplary wife, loving mother, and compassionate friend. It is her birthday today. Her wisdom and beauty is becoming increasingly refined by the day. Happy Birthday Keri! We love you, cherish you, and celebrate you today! Praise the Lord!!!!