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It’s all about Dusty

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Lindy

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Dusty is not your typical adult when it comes to birthdays.  Oh no.  He doesn’t pretend it’s not coming.  He doesn’t dread turning another year older.  He doesn’t deny that it’s his day.  He LOVES his birthday.  He looks forward to it.  He reminds me weeks in advance when his birthday is coming.  If he receives a birthday card in the mail before his birthday, he will save it to open on his birthday.  He loves his birthday. 

Dusty’s big day is this week Saturday, September 4.  He is turning 36.  I’m writing this because I want to make his day great.  If you see Dusty between now and then, please tell him a big Happy Birthday and give him a slap on the shoulder or a great big bear hug or something.

Thank you.

37 Responses to “It’s all about Dusty”

  1. Jennifer Dykens says:

    Awwwww, what a cute picture.
    Happy Birthday Dusty!

  2. Tiffany Timmer says:

    Love the picture!! Please tell Dusty that our family wishes him the BEST birthday!! I am sure no present given could ever compare to spending his birthday with his beautiful wife, and amazing children!! 🙂

  3. Livvy says:

    So that’s what he looks like with hair!!! Happy Birthday Dusty!

  4. Jamie DeRuiter says:

    That is tooo funny..I kind of am the same way about birthdays. Just for one day,or week it can be all about you. So enjoy it and I hope Dusty and your family has a great week celebrating his birthday 🙂

  5. Kim says:

    Love his picture… check out those curls!!! Birthdays are the best! We will be sure to remember his big day:)

  6. Tina Amaya says:

    A card will be put in the mail today! Now I can totally see where little Max gets his curls from .. both Mom AND Dad!

  7. Megan Van Kampen says:

    Love this picture! I can see the resemblance in your kids:) Hope Dustin has a wonderful birthday with all of you!

  8. Jana Ver Beek says:

    Too cute for words….that’s one of my favorite pictures of my little brother!!!!

  9. holly says:

    I kind of like that shirt! How fun! Hey—when I have a birthday I call it my birthday week and I use that excuse all week to get out of things I don’t want to do so I totally understand his reasoning! How fun to celebrate and I hope he gets tons of bear hugs!
    Love you guys!

  10. Mindy Tibbs says:

    I wish I would have read this before the school’s open house !!!
    Happy Birthday Dusty !!!

  11. Lynette says:

    Like Mindy said, I wish I would have read this yesterday! Happy Birthday Dusty!

  12. Dad Ver Beek says:

    Happy Birthday Dusty….. You were a very nice lovable little boy when this picture was taken. You still are. I love you…. Dad

  13. Betsy Kikstra says:

    Happy birthday Dusty! I never realized you’re so YOUNG!

  14. Shana Washington says:

    Happy Birthday Dustin!!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday this weekend with your family. What an adorable photo of you as a kid!

  15. Michelle says:

    Dear Lindy-
    I hope that the first time you saw this picture of Dusty that you laughed as hard as I did. I actually snorted. His hair is TOOOOOOOO cute!! He should wear it like that now… I hope that your awesome hubby enjoys his birthday and appreciates you for the gift that you truly are. I also hope you enjoy his birthday too–eat cake until you throw up (cuz cake is the best part of a birthday)!!!

    Bless you both!

    **Still laughing at that pic…. :0)**

  16. Marcia Davis says:

    I love birthdays, too! I’ll be sure to send him a message on Facebook! Thanks for letting us know, Lindy!

  17. Jill Graves says:

    Happy Birthday Dear Friend
    I hope you enjoy your day.
    Cause it’s all about yoooouuuu Dusty 🙂
    I am so blessed to have you in my life. You are a great husband/father/friend.
    Love ya
    Jill
    p.s I will only call 3 times today

  18. Rachel Baird says:

    Happy Birthday, Dusty! I hope today is a day filled with laughter, joy, and love.

  19. Lil Koning says:

    Happy Birthday, Dusty – Enjoy every minute of your day! I think your Dad had a photo of Dusty on his desk at HM that looked a lot like this one. And when I first met Dusty he was about that size — and just as cute & dear as now. Praying for you and your Family in these days, for health and strength and smiles and God’s precious peace. Lovingly, Lil K.

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