Erik and his best buddy

Erik loves to hang out with his friends. A few years ago he was working in a large hospital. I kept hearing him talk constantly about this man called Brian. Then one day I called Erik's condo and a strange voice had left the message on the phone recorder saying that 'you've reached Erik's place....' Well I thought, "WHO is this person?" It was Brian. Once I met Brian I knew he was a gift from God to Erik. Erik loved having him over to his condo and watch sports. Brian and Erik became best buds. If Brian liked something Erik liked it and if Brian didn't like it, well, Erik didn't either! Then Brian met someone at the hospital, a nice sweet girl he married and Erik proudly served as their best man. Erik and Brian and Michelle did lots together: the State Fair and other fun things. What a blessing. When Erik retired from the hospital and moved it was hard on Brian .. and on Erik. But they've stayed in touch and managed to see each other when Erik's in town. This picture was taken last summer when Erik's choir, "The Promise Singers" sang in downtown Ft. Worth. Brian and Michelle were there - cheering Erik on. Watching Erik sing in that choir makes Brian cry. He has the biggest, softest, most beautiful heart. And today is special because it's Brian's birthday. If Erik could I know he'd give Brian a huge "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!" with smiling high-fives. Thank you Brian, you are a God-send to your buddy.