Rush and I met eight years ago, when I moved to north Georgia. He owned and managed a local art gallery downtown. Over the course of a few weeks, I knew for certain that he was my person. Much of my time was spent visiting Rush in his gallery. I felt I had to come up with some alternate reasons to visit him, other than the fact that I enjoyed his company and was not ready to make the first move. I brought him coffee from the coffee shop around the corner; we had lunch together as friends; I pretended to be in search of the perfect pair of earrings, because the earring tree was right in front of him. I honestly visited him because I was falling in love with him, and he wasn’t aware. I finally summoned the courage and after four years of dating, we have been married for four years. I have learned a lot about this man in all those years. For one, he does not like to accept compliments, but it’s his birthday. He is a special person, worthy of celebration.
My husband is a calming presence, a good listener, and my best friend. He is delightfully funny, and I cannot kiss him without smiling. Rush is kind and generous. He is one of the most selfless people I know, with a big heart and not a hateful bone in his body. Rush cares not only with his words but with his actions, giving of himself and leaving no room for doubt that his works are a product of his unconditional love.
I searched for my soulmate over the course of my whole life. Rush was worth the wait. Today and every day, I celebrate his life. I am so very grateful that our paths finally crossed.
Happy birthday, Rush!!
–SJB
Both of you are perfect jewels of people. So glad that you both found each other. Love, Grammy