Today, we are wishing a very Happy Birthday to our incredible friend, my ex-husband, and the father of my first two children – Derek.
Our family wouldn?t be the same without you, and I hope you know how grateful we are to have you in our lives. Truly, life wouldn?t be near as much fun for Cashy and Ruby without their ?Uncle Dekle?.
Thanks for helping to keep our family grounded, even amongst all of the crazy curveballs that we throw at you most of the time ?. And thanks for being a great friend to me and Chris.
You?ve been quite the example to me (and to many others) during these years post-divorce. It?s been eye-opening to see how much you care about not only the kids’ happiness, but about mine and Chris? too. People reading this would be amazed to know that when times get tough for me and Chris, YOU are usually the one that reminds me of what is most important, and encourages me to (drop my ego and) ?fix it?. I don?t know one other ex-husband like that ?. I really don?t.
If there were more parents out there that could follow your lead, this world would be a better place. Thank you for loving our kids and loving our family, and supporting us in all that we do, even when it?s not easy. We appreciate you more than you might know.
We love you, Derek!!
Love,
All of us
53 Responses
Inspiring 😉 Happy Birthday Derek!
Happy Birthday to Derek ! Thanks for showing an truly touched our heart story and that’s awesome to have the great relationship with kids parents both side of family to be part of each other’s lives !! We need more like u guys have out there and would be a peaceful better world !
Happy birthday Derek! that is amazing that you all get along as 1 big happy family..you dont normally read stories like this..great story and thanks for sharing
That’s beautiful!! All of you are blessed to have that kind of relationship..
Brought tears!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Happy Birthday Derek!!
Thanks for sharing your story to us, happy birthday Derek
What a wonderful tribute! You guys are an awesome family. Hats off to you.
Happy Birthday Derek!
I love to see this. My ex-husband is my best friend and people find us “weird”. In a world full of sadness, war and other bad things, having a great relationship with a fantastic human being with whom you were in love once shouldn’t be a bad thing 🙂
Heidi, Chris and Derek, you are seriously cool and awesome people 🙂
Pretty amazing story! Thanks for sharing! Happy Birthday Derek!!
LOVE hearing this! I come from a large family where there are 10 kids, and 5 are from my dads first marriage. When he and his ex- wife divorced, they vowed to make things the best they possibly could and without fighting. They became better friends after they divorced…even to the point that his ex would call and get his opinion on who she was dating at the time. They put their kids first and avoided any catastrophes. We were able to have family gatherings frequently where they were both able to be without any problems. Although my dad’s ex is of no relation to me, I look at her as part of our family still and love her like family. I love hearing from others that you can still be friends (and family) after divorce!
I have had that experience with my ex as well. He was my best friend and greatest supporter. Unfortunately cancer took him away. He gave me thumbs up on my fiance and came to be great friends with him and was to give me away at the wedding. It’s a beautiful feeling not to hate. Surprises me when ppl say how can you possibly be friends with your ex. Well why not. He was an amazing person….and I miss him terribly!