Soldier, Brother

My parents are coming for their first ever trip to visit Adam and I in California tomorrow!! And just in time for my birthday Friday. I'm so excited! I don't think I've spent a birthday with both parents since I turned 18. It's been a while...

I love my family. We've always been a people on the move. Mom and dad are from up state NY but we've never lived there. They bounced around from state to state with the Navy and finally -- at least for the moment -- landed where I now call "home." One of many. And my brothers and I have followed suit in several ways. This is the fifth state I've lived in and my parents injected a wonderful sense of adventure and travel directly into my veins.

My brothers however not only love to travel, they've taken it to extremes! Both of them are currently serving with the armed forces in Iraq. They've been gone for a few months now and are sorely missed by their loved ones. (LOVE YOU!) I was fortunate enough to have been able to go home to see them both off. They're always tough days but they seem to bond us even tighter as a family. My brothers are great guys!

Over Christmas we talked a lot about Adam's up coming thesis film. The more we talked the more interested my older brother seemed in the process... he's a huge ham. He wanted to know everything from plot to casting to the $70,000 budget. He teased me about becoming a producer and taking my job. He could. He's a smart guy.

I just recently returned "home" for one of my best friends weddings. My brother took a few days leave and flew in to see us. It was a huge surprise! I was so happy to see him! We spent five great days together -- missing our youngest brother -- but celebrating with the family we had. Just before he left my brother pressed a check into my hand and hugged me goodbye. I opened it to find he had donated $1000 to our film. Our first investor! My brother is a goofy, hilarious, sometimes shy guy who has a heart bigger then any description I could come up with. I am blessed with the most amazing brothers!

So now, with that donation, you are soldier, brother -- Producer! Congratulations on your first producing credit. I love you!