My Daddy, My Hero

On Friday night the 5 of us went to eat at TGI Fridays. We were talking and laughing, trying to keep Brooklyn entertained and Chayse in her seat when I looked over and saw something alarming. An elderly man was out of his seat, with someone from his table behind him giving him the hiemlich manuver. It was clearly not working, as this guy was just pounding away as his family became more and more upset. I turned to Justin and said "he's choking"! It took me saying this about 3 times before Justin understood what I was talking about! He jumped out of his chair and ran over to the family. He looked the man straight in the eye and said "let me try." Justin gave this elderly man the pop of his life! He gave him one big heimlich (and this was not easy because even though the man was at least 80 years old, he was very tall and solid!) and that food...well, I'll save you details but let's just say the food was no longer, um... lodged. The family rushed around the man, and Justin slipped back to our table. The manager came over to shake Justin's hand and said thank you (that poor guy was scared to death!). As people were leaving the restaraunt, several people stopped at our table and told Justin how great he was! (Must be what Brad and Angie feel like when they go to dinner:) The family came by on the way out and thanked him again for saving their Dad's life. I was so proud! And of course, Justin being the most humble person alive, just said your welcome, and made a few jokes about not wanting to meet up like that again.

He is our everyday hero. He takes out the trash, he get's the lizards off of the glue trap (free Lizzie!), he makes a mean cheesy Ramen. He loves football and ice cream. He gives us love, life, and the greatest example we could hope for. He is everything a husband and father should be, and so much more.

We love you Justin!