Spouse Brag

Friends, I’m here to spouse-brag.

I’ve had the privilege of sharing life with this amazing human for 20 years. And watching her grow as a professional has been inspirational.

From administrative assistant work in her 20s, through finding herself through science in her 30s, and then spending the first half of her 40s working (quite admirably) on the front lines of COVID—making sure our region had the PPE it needed to stay safe.

When her role was outsourced to another city for that last effort, she refused to let that define her story.

Her efforts in our community, her strong and enduring relationships, her reputation at work paid off when she accepted a job in exactly the right place.

For the last two years, she’s been learning what it takes to run a complex nonprofit—one where people’s literal lives depend on the work being done.

And as of tomorrow, she kicks off the next phase of her career as the Executive Director of PASO—an organization (if you don't know) that empowers those living with HIV/AIDS in the Texas Panhandle through compassionate support, medical referrals, and education, while fostering awareness to prevent the spread of the disease.

Her diligence, persistence, and capacity to grow have landed her the kind of job she was always destined to have—and always dreamed of.

She’d never brag about this herself—so I’m doing it for her. (Sorry, babe. I hope you don't mind )

My love, you earned this, you were built for this job.

I couldn’t be prouder of the grace, determination, and dedication you’ve shown all along this path. You're a true pro.

I can’t wait to see what you do next, my love. Congrats!!