“Oh, Brother!”
And that’s exactly what he’ll say when he reads this. Yes, today is the birthday of one of my best friends, who just happens to be my brother. And since I’ve posted about all my other immediate family members on different occasions, it’s only fair that I embarrass him as well. Wow, there are so many stories I could tell. But, because he also has a blog, as well as access to pictures of me from days when big hair ruled, I’ll keep this sweet. Since I do have this opportunity, I want to wish him a fabulous birthday. (I know it will be because he’ll be with his great family!) And I’m thankful that after all these years, we’re still as close, and in fact, much closer, than we’ve ever been. He’s a big help to me in my canvas business. And I think he was the one who first suggested that I start a blog. (He’s probably regretting that about now.) He lets me help him with decorating ideas for his house and answers his phone (almost) every time I call. He’s a great brother to my sister & me & a great son to my parents. And he reminds me more & more of my dad all the time, which is the highest compliment I could pay him. He’s also a great uncle to my kids & nieces. Actually, he’s not their great uncle. He’s just their uncle, but they love him. And he’s a great friend to many people, as well as a great influence on a lot of young people. But, best of all, he’s a great Christian guy who loves the Lord. And I can’t say enough how proud I am that he’s my brother.And I know that I will pay dearly for this, but, some of you will be very interested to know that he is indeed single. Never been married. If you’re a nice Christian girl and you’d like to meet him, my sister & I are accepting applications. All you need to do is fill out our 10-page questionnaire and send in a $25 application fee. Just kidding, of course. About the questionnaire. Happy Birthday, David!Click here to visit his blog & you can wish him a Happy Birthday, too!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
September 6, 2010 @ 1:31 pm
Oh how sweet, he sounds like such a great guy. Wonderful to see brothers and sisters having such a great relationship. Hope he has a super day. Hugs, Marty
Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio
September 6, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
He sounds like a wonderful brother! Happy Birthday to him!
Hugs,
Penny
Kristi
September 6, 2010 @ 3:24 pm
Happy birthday to your handsome brother! What a wonderful relationship you two have! Very blessed! π
Kristi
thedomesticfringe
September 6, 2010 @ 11:07 pm
So funny!
Happy birthday to your brother. I think you should take applications and the fee. π
-FringeGirl
edie
September 7, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
He'll make some girl lucky indeed! Happy Birthday David!
love to all,
edie
Andrea
September 7, 2010 @ 5:07 pm
What a sweet post! Just wondering where that questionnaire is, lol. The Tennessee hat totally got me. π
A. M.
September 7, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
He is very handsome! And very lucky to have such a sweet sister!
Brittany
September 8, 2010 @ 3:49 pm
Love the Tennessee hat!! My husband and I are UT grads, so we get super excited whenever we run across other fans. He should have no problem finding a wife with that hat! Haha! Hope he had a great birthday!
Melissa
September 8, 2010 @ 5:56 pm
Great brothers are a wonderful thing. Congratulations to you for being so blessed and Happy Birthday to him!!
Becky
September 9, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
hmmm…..does filling out an application for my sister still get consideration? LOL
Happy Birthday to your brother!
Julie~ My Bella Home
October 13, 2010 @ 2:53 am
I love your blog π & your brother is just as funny as you are!
Andrew's mom
January 21, 2011 @ 12:57 am
I have a blog with a post about my single friend Leanne who would be a great match and lives in TN!!!! Please check her out and send me (her) the "application" http://www.andrewmichaelcharapata.blogspot.com
Andrew's mom
January 21, 2011 @ 12:59 am
Okay, I just went to your brothers blog and he would be so perfect for my friend Leanne, I have a feeling about these 2!
Michelle (michabella)
January 21, 2011 @ 1:09 am
He sounds so amazing! What a great post. Happy BIrthday to him! I am DEF interested π Ill even give you the $25…that's if you can confirm that I get a first date π Kidding…kind of.
Mrs. I {Heart} Hicks
January 21, 2011 @ 1:48 am
Hey, I posted "There's Something About Mary"… your brother is handsome and sound awesome. View my post, I am not sure about your brothers age preference.
Allison
January 21, 2011 @ 1:53 am
Send me an application π Seriously, have your brother check out my blog post: http://anointedwithgrace.com/2011/01/20/a-thirty-something-single-girl-in-nashville/
I think your post about him is very sweet — sounds like y'all have a great relationship!
Becky
January 21, 2011 @ 2:03 am
So where in Tenn does he live? I live in NC. I am 29, highly relational and love the Lord. I would be happy to fill out the application π beckomk@aol.com
Krista
January 21, 2011 @ 2:04 am
Ok I am excited because I think he would be a good match for my sister. She's in Nashville and I just posted about her on my blog. http://www.hopeinthewaiting.com. Love your blog by the way. Super cute!
Amber
January 21, 2011 @ 2:15 am
Well, he seems pretty perfect!
Dee Dee
January 21, 2011 @ 2:21 am
He sounds to good to be true! Seriously though, he sounds like an amazing guy.lol.. My sister posted about me on her blog. http://bumbersbumblings.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-amazing-sister.html
Here's my email hueyds24@gmail.com
Marni
January 21, 2011 @ 2:24 am
Love your post about your brother! I am counting my pennies in my piggy bank as we speak to see if I can scrounge up the $25 application fee! π He seems like a wonderful guy. I am 31 and in Florida and in search of a solid christian man who is walking with the Lord. Check out my blog! I did leave a comment on your brother's blog under his most recent post as well. Thanks for posting!
MarniEvans.blogspot.com
J-Designer
January 21, 2011 @ 2:25 am
Hi! I'm Jennifer from St. Louis! Your brother sounds like a great guy! You can find more about me at http://mamasneedchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/01/jennifer-is-26-and-single-in-st-louis.html
Mandy aka "Fargo"
January 21, 2011 @ 2:37 am
Hi Julie! I'm 30 and live in Nashville. Here's my blog: http://fargo2nashville.blogspot.com/2011/01/show-us-your-life-single-ladies.html
If David's interested he can find me at mandelin1103@yahoo.com π
Amy
January 21, 2011 @ 3:05 am
Wow…as a 26 year old single Christian woman is is hard to remember there are solid Christian men out there sometimes. I really don't live near him, but wanted to comment because I was encouraged to read your brother's blog and see how much you appreciate and care about him. God is good in how he provides for us through family. I hope your family continues to be a blessing to you and David. In Christ, Amy
Sarah
January 21, 2011 @ 3:20 am
He sounds wonderful!!! I live in north Alabama and would love to talk to him! I love the Lord with all my heart and that is the number one qualilty I look for in guys–the most important, too!! My email is sewiley25@gmail.com
Ann
January 21, 2011 @ 3:57 am
See if your bro will check out my blog.
http://stuartandann.blogspot.com/2011/01/suyl-singles.html
He sounds like a great guy!
Katy
January 21, 2011 @ 4:12 am
How's he feel about an Alabama girl?
Kristin
January 21, 2011 @ 4:38 am
Only $25 for that application fee? WELL worth it … π
jkstultzie.blogspot.com
kristinstultz.blogspot.com
thehappeningsofheidi
January 21, 2011 @ 4:50 am
Oh my your brother has received many comments!! π Hope he has some success, that is if he even knows about this-ha!!
Beth Ann
January 21, 2011 @ 7:18 am
Check out my friend!! Perfect match π
http://wordsoflifeandbeauty.blogspot.com/
rebecca
January 21, 2011 @ 12:35 pm
I have never done this before but I am a single mom not sure what your brothers age is I am in my late 30s and have 2 awesome children 6 and almost 5, we just moved from cali to nj and would love you to pass on my email. I was raised and am raising my children in a christian home and I read his blog and love that he is walking with the Lord.
I used to do flowers and my website is washingtonplaceflorals.com and has a picture of me
my email is washington place @ earthlink.net (no spaces)
If your brother is still taking your calls let him know.
thanks
Just the Two of US
January 21, 2011 @ 1:15 pm
happy birthday to your brother! he's a cutie!
T Sharee
January 21, 2011 @ 3:18 pm
Your brother is very cute! I am a fellow TN resident. Please send him over to my blog. All my contact info is there.
Brooke
January 21, 2011 @ 3:41 pm
Hi! So….where is that questionnaire you speak of? Sign me up! Haha! Your brother seems like a wonderful guy! I'm 30 & I live in Ga….just south of Chattanooga, TN so I'm not sure where you are in TN but if David is interested my email is Brookee214@yahoo.com. I also have a blog (although it hasn't been updated in quite a while)…http://asoutherngirlsoundsoff.blogspot.com.
trishandwade
January 21, 2011 @ 4:44 pm
What a great guy! Maybe he'll be interested in my cousin, Sara? She lives in Florida, but her dad lives in N. Georgia….not THAT far!
http://trishandwade.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-beautiful-cousin-sara.html
Diane Tohline
January 21, 2011 @ 7:08 pm
Well, what a cute birthday present you girls are giving him – i am sure he will love this…and with such a cute brother, you should take application fees. I'm doing the same for my adorable daughter. Check out the page i made for her for Kelly's post:
stephanie.tohline.com.
Courtney
January 21, 2011 @ 8:48 pm
Hi Julie, My check is in the mail! haha. A man with a blog about Jesus, done and done! One of my friends wrote an unsolicited post for me here: http://atransplantedpeach.blogspot.com/ Thanks!
Meggers
January 21, 2011 @ 8:52 pm
You're such a nice sister for doing this! He's a cutie! π
Here's my blog if he would like to check it out: http://meggersmcscreggers.blogspot.com/
or browneyedgirlmeg@gmail.com
So many applications! I am also on facebook, my name is Meg White. Blessings to you and your family. You have an adorable blog.
Terra
January 21, 2011 @ 9:44 pm
My cousin would be a great match for him. Check out Jessica at http://www.schultheisfamilynews.blogspot.com.
Hope he had a great birthday!!
Molly
January 21, 2011 @ 9:45 pm
Sounds like a wonderful person, brother, and uncle…and like he might make a great match for my dear friend Nicole who lives in KY! I wrote a post about her at http://www.hottytoddytales.blogspot.com. Check her out and let me know what you think!
Never a dull moment
January 22, 2011 @ 2:04 am
Hi, Julie. Tell me where to send my application and $25. My super-cool, single sister and I are looking through the posts on Kelly's blog and your brother looks so nice… and is such a cutie. Jessica is a 28-year old elementary teacher in Central AR. She's tons of fun and is looking for a Godly man who loves life. Her email is hutch142@hotmail.com. Let's set them up! — Kristen
amanda
January 22, 2011 @ 4:29 pm
Hi Julie –
I wrote about my college roommate who I think could be a great match. He just seems so real and down-to-earth. You can read more about her at http://www.amandamichellejones.blogspot.com
Hope David had a great birthday!
Jess
January 22, 2011 @ 7:41 pm
This is so sweet!!!!
Check out my blog….. if you think I'm the type you're brother is looking for, then pass the application along to me π
http://allamericanjess.blogspot.com/2011/01/because-i-trust-kelly-more-than.html
katybraden
January 22, 2011 @ 8:28 pm
Sounds like a great guy!! Hope his birthday was great, I just celebrated mine this week too. I am 27 and live in MS so not far away π he can check out information about me on my sisters blog marleyandbech.blogspot.com or email me at kcbraden@gmail.com
Ben and Kristen
January 24, 2011 @ 1:22 am
I"m looking from Kelly's Korner for my SIL who is a sweet 28 year old Christian girl who lives in Nashville! You can surely contact me if you think he would be interested in us setting him up!!
kristenbowman@gmail.com
Leigh Ann
January 24, 2011 @ 1:36 am
He sounds like a great guy! I'm a 30 year old TX girl currently living in NYC for school. I'm #343 on Kelly's blog, or email if interested! =) Good luck!
leigh6870@yahoo.com
http://www.scoutsmomma.blogspot.com
sarah rambo
January 24, 2011 @ 8:06 pm
Thanks for the post about your brother! He sounds fun and amazing! I am an RN in Asheville, NC. I am looking for a stong Christian guy who loves his family. If he is interested he can contact me at srambo1@charter.net
Sarah
PS I hope he appreciates what you are doing!!
Amanda
January 24, 2011 @ 9:24 pm
Oh wow, you have a lot of comments to sort through! I guess I'll add my friend's name to the list of 'potentials'. (happy birthday to your brother!) I wrote about Beth here: http://growthchartmoments.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-found-this-singles-blog-thingy.html. If you're interested in passing along her info or think they'd seem like a good match, you can email me or post a comment to my blog. I hope he finds his Mrs. Right, even if it's not my friend. π
amandabroadway at homail dot com
vcicarol
January 25, 2011 @ 1:59 am
HI,
I love that Kelly did this and would like to suggest he take a look at my friend's blog where she posted pictures of a family visit with their daughter Amy(28) Amy is in Louisville,Kentucky, and works with Student Life Ministry, while pursuing her masters degree at Southern. She is one of the most lovely, fun girls we have ever met. She has a smile that lights up the room, a great sense of humor, and is incredibly selfless.
here is the blog address for my friend…
http://whatmattersmost-carol.blogspot.com/2010/08/in-one-hour-with-our-amy.html. Amy can be e-mailed at aharlan@yahoo.com
Julie
January 26, 2011 @ 4:49 pm
My friend I wrote about in Kelly's Korner SUYL post was interested in David. She went through all of the blog entries from that day and David was one that stuck out to her. I can see that many others are also interested!
You can read about her on my blog:
lifewithoutpretending.blogspot.com
Let me know if you think David would be interested!
Thanks
Jenni
January 27, 2011 @ 2:18 am
I live in Dallas, but have family in Tennessee, so I've always had a soft spot for TN boys. π If you think David would be interested, my friend Kelly wrote about me in #371 on the list….and my blog is jennipearl.blogspot.com
Rachel
January 29, 2011 @ 7:17 pm
My friend directed me to Kelly's Korner and wanted me to check out David. I am 35, a PA, live in Colorado, desperately in love with the Lord, love missions/travel, and love my family. I have never been married and have no children. I have an old blog about my time in Uganda if he is interested: http://www.lettersofred.blogspot.com. Or he can reach me at rachel.locker@gmail.com.
Thanks for your post.
Rachel
proverbsproject
February 11, 2011 @ 2:07 pm
Hi there! A good friend directed me to Kelly's Korner to check out the singles posted there. I have to admit that I was resistant at first, but your brother seems great! I would be interested in getting to know him better.
I live in Knoxville and have a blog of my own. You can check it out and direct your brother there if you think he'd be interested in being friends!
http://www.beautyfrommess.wordpress.com
Thanks for posting!
Kristen @ ladybug-blessings.com
February 12, 2011 @ 9:07 pm
aww I know Iβm late but send him over to my blog! 26 from TN π