The Gift of Loyalty

This is Melanie and her wonderful husband, Steve. Mel has been my dear friend for over 25 years! Our lives have often taken different paths, but we have always managed to stay in touch. In recent years our childhood friendship has matured and expanded to include our kids and our husbands. Steve' s friendship has been a tremendous blessing to Marc over the years. We couldn't be more grateful to have this couple and their kids in our lives. These are not just friends...they are family.

Mel and Steve have the uncommon gift of loyalty. Steve is the guy that will always show up to help and does it with zero fanfare. He is a good and upright man that takes great care of his family and friends. In the same way, I can always count on Mel. She is the person I can call at midnight in an emergency. I called her two years ago when we had our house fire and she was there in record time to help house the kids. When Marc had to go to the hospital last week she came out and watched the kids for the night. The next day she stayed on with the kids and fielded the phone calls that were pouring in from family and friends. She is the first to volunteer to help and stays until the storm passes. Her willingness to help makes the impossible situation seem tolerable.

Thank you, Mel and Steve, for your many years of friendship. A lot of life has happened in that time, and it is so comforting to know that in the good times and bad that you are there. Thank you for your willingness to help with meals, logistics, and our kids. Most of all, thank you for your encouragement and love. You have both been a comfort to me and to Marc during this time. Your commitment to each other, to your family, and to your friends, is a rare and beautiful quality in the world today.

With love and gratitude....