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
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Appreciate every minute of that! My ex was like that too and we lost him on Jan 22nd in an accident he had while working. It’s been really tough for the kids and everyone. Love every minute you have with your family .. !
Thanks for SHARING!! I TRULY do NOT understand why MORE people can not think and act the EXACT same way. Just because you are NOT dating, living together, MARRIED etc, DOESN’T mean people can NOT be CIVIL, be FRIENDS, be KIND to one another. Just because FEELINGS CHANGED or HEARTS CHANGED etc. DOESN’T mean you have to HATE or be MEAN and RUDE to one another. This is a FABULOUS motto to LEAD and to FOLLOW!!!!!! If MORE people would STOP, THINK and try to UNDERSTAND how they would FEEL if they were the OTHER person…would they want someone to be mean, rude etc to them? NO, they wouldn’t.
Your family amazes me more everyday…
Tears :(… Hope to meet you some day!
You & Chris are such an inspiration in so many ways!
An amicable divorce is one of life’s greatest successes. Congrats to all of you for achieving something so beneficial for yourselves AND the kids!
I think this is great. My parents are divorced after 21 years of marriage and have both remarried, but remain great friends and spend the holidays together, etc. It has made life so much easier for us kids (even though we’re adults) not having to deal with a bitter divorce. How lucky are those kids! Good for you guys, and thanks for being a positive influence to the world.
You know I had seen Derek in the picture when you have posted family pix but I never realized who he was. I just figured he was either your brother or Chris’…LOL. It is great to see blended families like this. My son is a step dad and has a good relationship with his wife’s ex. He explained it to me as…this is what you do to make kids happy. But, I think it is more than that, it is being great people, on both sides.
Happy Birthday, Derek… hope you have a great day!!
Happy Birthday Derek! What a blessing that your children don’t have to feel pulled between their parents and have adults setting an example of healthy relationships. I too was blessed to have the same relationship with my ex-husband. Our son is now 27 yrs old and always told people he was lucky because he had 2 dads.
how amazing to have that relationship!
Awesome a true example of a man… I love you guys this is what an extended family should be like.
Happy birthday Derek! wow amazing family