No Child left Behind

I took the opportunity this week to go visit my second oldest Son, where he works at Snow's Garden Center. He stays pretty busy and lives way outside of town, so visits don't happen near enough for me, so when I have a little chunk of time during the day, I try to visit each of my children, as I can.

As Mark and I had time to talk a little, we talked about my BLOG and the things I write about, and he wanted to know why there are never any pictures of him. Now I know there is no partiality in my heart, but I guess with Jessie and Holly being pregnant and the Grandchildren getting spot lights, well I can see where he would feel a little left out. So I have resolved that the next few blog posts will be "Spotlight Posts" of each of my children...and guess who is first....Mark Daniel Brown.

Let me begin by telling you a little about Mark, that I know. With his shaved head, and beady eyes he sometimes comes across as a "Bad Dude". He is anything but a bad dude. He has a tender heart and has great love for children, and animals. He may growl about helping with things, but will always be there when he know you need him, He is a very hard worker...though this week when I visited him he was burning the PC up checking out "You Tube" and reading emails and Blogs. But that is the exception. He is very dependable, kind, and one of the things that I admire about him the most is his sharp and quick "wit". He is not the neatest person, but I think Danielle is helping to re-train him in that area. He is an excellent host and always makes you feel welcome when in his presence whether it is at his home or on the street. He loves his wife and he loves his family. He also has a passion that we both share and that is "FISHING". I know that for both of us there are never enough fishing days in a year. Mark is very good at the sport and will always outfish me, except on those occasions when we both come home skunked, but I am OK with that because my greatest joy dealing with my children is to see them enjoy life and feel good about themselves.

I love Mark Daniel Brown with all my heart, find great joy in being in his company, and admire the young man that is becoming and has become. So Mark this is your Spotlight. There is a lot more that I could write but I want to be careful to not embarrass or cross sensitive lines as I do this. You are always on mine and Kim's minds, we love you, and want you to know we are very proud of you, Son.

Now it is picture time, here Mark is heading up the James River. He always like to drive the boat so he can maneuver himself into the "Good Spots"..??? HUM..maybe that is why he always out fishes me, but at least I get to take the pictures!

Here is Mark and Danielle on their wedding day with all of Mark's family from the "Brown" side.
This is a "Happy Man", fishing rod in hand, a day of fishing to look forward to, and not a cloud in the sky
Makes him happy to get presents too, Christmas 2006. Not sure what he got, but looks like a lot more behind him!!!!
And last but not least, his best present and greatest passion ...even over fishing, Mark with Danielle just after the wedding ceremony....she said you done good Mark, and I second that!
So Mark, I hope you feel a little more loved and appreciated, and know that you are never far from us, nor will you ever be. May you catch many fish, find happiness in where you are while you work on what you want, and always remember your greatest earthly treasure is your eternal companion on your right hand..........love Dad and Kim