Again, I am blessed to have, not just one, but TWO wonderful brother-in-laws! Glenn is Luli's husband. Glenn comes from a very large family in Pennsylvania and has like a million nephews and nieces and cousins! I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but Glenn is great with kids. When I was little, Glenn used to give me horsey back rides and tell me fun stories about imaginary creatures living in his truck. I used to love it when Glenn would come visit Luli while they were dating because he would always play with me. Glenn is most always in a cheerful mood, and he has a calm, serene personality. Glenn is sometimes like a quiet giant. Rarely ever losing his cool, he is about 6'2" with a wide frame, and he likes to listen to what everybody else has to say. He let's all us chatty ladies talk his ear off as we confidently voice our rather harebrained ideas LOL! When Glenn does decide to speak, he is usually smart, practical, and straight to the point. However, I do enjoy having long philosophical conversations with him. He is a deep thinker and gladly participates in pondering the great mysteries of life and spirituality. He loves to read, and it is always delightful to discuss his take on books he has read or is reading. Something I love about Glenn is how content he is doing anything. Whether it's just sitting around in the company of family and friends, playing all sorts of games and sports, sipping a fine glass of wine, or piecing together an intricate 2000 piece puzzle, Glenn goes with the flow and is down to do whatever happily. Always with a clever pun in mind, he makes light of mostly all circumstances with hearty laughter and good nature.
Glenn is quite talented. He paints for a living, and he makes houses look amazing on the exterior as well as on the inside. He doesn't advertise; his business is mostly by referral, and he is always busy which speaks highly of his work. Glenn cooks the most awesome breakfasts, and that is usually his acclaimed task when he and Luli are entertaining guests. Glenn is also a wonderful singer. He is the worship leader at his church and has always had a heart for ministry. He appreciates music and art and has an affinity for recognizing people's gifting and unselfishly encourages and promotes them. He never, or not that I've heard, says an idle word and never speaks negatively of anyone. He sees the good in those around him. Even so, he is well-rounded and not at all flimsy. He has strong opinions that he adheres to. Whether it's God, government, global warming, social issues, or wearing a seatbelt... Glenn holds to his convictions and isn't afraid to share what he firmly believes pertaining to any subject matter. Whenever I have a question about politics, I know I can call Glenn up, and he will be able to clarify things in a way that I can understand. He is intelligent and savvy and always up to date on current affairs. Possessing an inquiring mind, he watches documentaries, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and the such on a regular basis. He loves to learn new things; he is humble and teachable. I respect him greatly for all of this, and anyone who knows him can tell you there is a sense of peace when you are around him. Like Carlos, he doesn't waste time worrying about things but resorts to problem solving instead.
Glenn is dedicated to God and his family, friends, and community. He is a loving and faithful husband and works diligently to provide for his home. He is a great dad and is very involved in his children's activities. He has been very supportive with my sister during our mother's health issues and has been generous in any way he could to help me and my mom when we've needed it.
My brother-in-laws are men of God, both kind and patient with my occasionally crazy and exasperating sisters (like all of us women can be at times), haha! They truly know what it means to be there through the thick and thin, for better or for worse. I am honored to know them, and am so glad and relieved that my sisters can lean and depend on them in trust and confidence. Their marriages are a beautiful testimony that there are still couples in the world that honor and stand by their commitment to have and to hold until death do them part. I pray and look forward to the day God blesses me with a man like them, and I know He will.
Thanks Glenn for all the things you've done for me and my mom. I admire your simplicity and insight, and I always look forward to conversing with you and picking at your brain :). You are a super awesome bro!!
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