Chris @ Work

Yesterday @ work Chris hosted the Functional Skills class from Edgewood Middle school. He showed them what it is like to work @ Arby's and what kinds of skills they may need to be able to go out into the work force. It was a good thing to do for these kids who struggle with the everyday and I was really proud of him for doing it. But, when I saw this picture I just had to laugh. Some of you may recognize that the teacher of the class is Matt Thacker. Looking @ these two men I thought when did they both get so old? That may sound horrible but in a way seeing them together reminded me of who Chris was when we first started dating. He was young and carefree, with no responsibilities. It just struck me that he was not the same man who is standing in that picture. He has grown, and matured. He is a wonderful father and a loving husband. And even though he may come across to some people as arrogant, there is still a part of him that's the same kid who was a "junior leader," willing to take time out of his day for a group of special needs kids with nothing to be gained in return. That is why I love him!
p.s. for those on the Polk side who may be interested to know, the student standing to Chris' right is J.D. Miller