Today is Wes’ 39th birthday!
From the day I said “Yes” to the day I said “I DO” to this present day, I have not regretted a single day. Yes we have had our differences, but the man you read in our blog and hear comments of testimony from others is the man God has given me.
Wes is very much human!! He does his best to glorify God in all that he does. He has been a faithful leader in our home. He strives to teach his kids in a manner that inspires and corrects. He has been an example of patience, grace and mercy to all of us, especially his stubborn wife.
Wes has shown strength in weakness, hope in disappointment, encouragement in discouragement, faithfulness in what seems to us to be injustice, and above all he has shown, as best he can, Christ despite all circumstances. It has not been an easy road for Wes. There has been such a variety of emotion as each day holds its different challenges and God has proven faithful to uphold him and give him the strength to go on.
As much as this is a testimony of Wes, it is also a testimony of the God we serve who gives and takes away. Blessed be His name. As hard as is has been and life hasn’t gone the way we have planned, time and time again God has shown us a larger picture beyond ourselves.
Wes you are truly amazing and a blessing to me and our children. You have a heart for God and a heart for others. You have encouraged us to press on in all life’s challenges. I am thankful God chose you for me and that I said “YES”.
Happy Birthday! – Karen
Here are some words from your children:
Dad you are awesome and I am excited that now that you have this new kidney we will be able to play around more. Happy Birthday – Dakota (10)
Dad I hope you feel better and I look forward to wrestling more and going for walks together. Happy Birthday – Kadin (8)
Daddy I love you because it is your birthday. Happy Birthday! – Kasey (5)
Hey – you are Jack Benny’s age – have a great day today!!
Scott and I would like to wish you a Happpy Birthday also. I told my students that your new kidney was a birthday present from God. There are many who are praying that this one takes.
We love you and are also thankful that Karen said “Yes”.
Happy, happy birthday! Get Well Soon!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday. Headed to a PBU graduation. Seems so long ago that this whole thing started while you were there. God is ever faithful. Thanks for the updates Karen.
Happy Birthday Wes! I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. I have seen you grow from a baby, seen the stages you’ve gone through and continue to see an amazing man of God. You have shown strength in weakness. You have shown God’s love through your pain. You have a testimony for our wonderful Lord and Savior like none other. So happy that you have another kidney and know that God has a wonderful purpose for you. He has become so evident to others through you. Thank you for the man you have become and continue to be. Love you!
I am truly blessed to have you four in my life. Karen, you gush much but it is your faithful friendship that has significantly and consistantly moved me closer to Christ. Dakota, Kadin and Kasey, a dad could not ask for better children. You are fun and obedient and such a joy to be with. I can’t wait to see what this new kidney will do to help us all out as a family.
Trust God and keep growing in faith. We will be amazed!!
Love, wes/dad
Have a wonderful birthday – keep moving, heh, heh. Loved being with you yesterday. You are truly blessed with all the loving people around you, especially Karen and the kids, your Mom and Dad, etc., etc..
And you are such a wonderful gift to the people around you – and I mean more than just your family. God must smile a lot when he looks at you. Probably says, “Look at the wonders I have wrought.”
Love ya much,
Aunt Ruthanne
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Once again you are in the hospital while I’m on vacation…I think you plan it this way so i’m not there to bug you…LOL! Thank you for being an example to me of what it means to truly have FAITH and to know that GOD is in control of all circumstances. I met Matthew West last night here in Ocean Grove and I asked him if he was going to take any more stories and he said that he is planning to do it again…so I intend to send him your story and maybe he will write a song about it. I believe I can go all the way back on this website to get the beginning of your story so that I can give it all to him in your words and not my own. He has a great song called “stong enough” and when I listened to it last night it brought tears to my eyes and made me think about you & karen and all that you have been going through!! I can’t wait until you are up and running around again and I know that the kids can’t wait either. I’ll see you when I get back from vacation!!
Hi Wes, what a great birthday present! A new kidney. We hope you are getting to enjoy it already with minimal pain. Jim and I continue to pray for you every day and have been since I can’t remember when. We know that God has great plans for you. He has gifted you in so many ways and is refining you to His perfect specifications. I’m sure you have some times of discouragement but through it all you have been an amazing testimony to His love and faithfulness. We can’t wait to see what He is going do do in your life next. Love, Paula and Jim
Hey Wes,
You know me I’m a woman of few words. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Saving most of my words till you get home. Love you lots.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY have a great birthday.You are cool.I hope you have an awesome day. From,Nancy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPREME RULER OF THE DAY!!! I hope you have an awesome time. From Tracy
I hope all the stuff that you’ve been going through lately doesn’t get you pissed-off. no no my bad. I hope that all of the stuff that you’ve gone through lately gets you really pissed-off.
By the way since you are going bionic/pseudo bionic I have some parts that I can donate. How do you feel about screws? My only warning is that if you decide to accept make sure that they are put in snuggly. We don’t need any additional loose screws.
Happy Birthday
Hey Wes, Happy Birthday!!!
I just wanted to let you know that Steve felt so honored that you answered the phone to talk with him yesterday, despite all the pain you were in. We are praying for you and we are truly thankful for you. love, sarah
Take advantage of your Supreme Ruler of the Day status. You’ve got a whole heap of nurses who need to know the rules of Supreme Ruler. Have a great day!
Happy Birthday, Wes.
Happy Birthday Wes. Heal well! Feel better soon!
Have a wonderful birthday!
Thinking about you and praying for you.Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday WES!!
We are praying for you recovery and sounds like you had a good day today. We are thinking of you and your family.
Kevin and Pattie
Happy Birthday Wes,
Glad you had a good day. May God bless you with many more healthy, happy days.
Evelyn
Hoping today was filled with blessings…many abounding from our Father who loves and leads you. You are an amazing brother and I don’t tell you that enough.
Love you,
Happy Birthday from all of us,
Trish and the family.
Happy Birthday!