I live with a very ingenious man, and I have the picture to prove it!
Take a look at this picture of Stephen plowing our driveway today and you can see what kind of mind I get to live with on a daily basis. He decided to wrap his tractor in plastic to make a cab – even remembering to cut a flap on the side to peek out with. You just have to smile at a man who is so happy and confident in his skin that he’s in – he could care less what things look like! Functionality definitely wins out over looks and appearances. This is one of the many traits that make me glad to be married to the inventive/creative Stephen Parker. It is refreshing to be around a person who is NOT materialistic and vain, granted a few reminders from me are often heard (“like you can’t wear white socks with dark pants”). A few times I have caught myself trying to feel embarrassed – like the time he tried to get me to ride the bike with and chain saw engine. In the end do these kind of things really matter? NO! Most always he creates a life that is more fun, practical, and adventurous. I have a feeling I’m helping raise a few more inventors/creators. Life is sure to be full of more future surprises.
Comments:
John said…
Stephen is a wonderful mix of Genius, Hard Work, and Craziness. You throw in a soft and serving heart and you get one heck of a brother. Thanks for the great example you are to all of us. We all could use a little more “Stephen” in all of us.
Monday, December 22, 2008 9:20:29 PM
Mom, Dad and Paul said…
See a need and fill it. Some say it’s a way to get rich, but it’s also a way to get things done. That’s a nice lookin tractor
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 11:13:33 AM
Jana said…
Glad to be Stephens sister he sure makes any situation more fun and inventive that’s for sure.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 11:52:27 AM
lex said…
hey!I like picking out his ties!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 4:11:07 PM