Tribute Tuesday ~ Tall Kyle!!

Today's Tribute goes to Kyle Brandon, 

also known as Tall Kyle or TK! =)

(This pic = him helping clean up after JEM's bday party, but I just love how festive he looks!) lol

 1. "Tall Kyle" is set apart, a rare man of God that I highly respect and admire!  He walks with God faithfully in day to day life, and his heart is humble and yielded to Him.  I'm truly thankful to count him among my close circle of friends (the "A Team" as Chet put it!). =)

My closest three guy friends:  Kyle, Chet, and Jeff! :)  #horsebrosinvegas

 2.  TK has a strong foundation and a lot of Biblical wisdom (one of many reasons I miss the days of DDLG South!).  He is well respected and very trustworthy, and friends tend to seek out his counsel when they need Godly insight or advice!

 3.  He puts others ahead of himself without the need for praise, flattery, or recognition.  He is kind, very chivalrous, generous, and protective, particularly toward the women in his life, and it has not gone unnoticed.  Little things like walking behind the girls when we're in a group or staying back with me when I'm pushing through the sandy hike or helping Laura climb the rocks or helping Sarah hobble to the car (lol)... they matter, and they are deeply appreciated!!

 4.  He's consistent and committed in serving, a natural leader who inspires integrity in others.  He knows who he is in Christ, which produces a combination of humility, service, strength, and security!  He maintains a grateful attitude... and has encouraged me to do the same (reminding me of the Charles Swindoll quote). lol

 5.  He's one of the four horsemen, (or #horsebros as they're better known) -- he has been a good influence and friend to Michael; and Jeff and Chet refer to him as "the model citizen." lol  He is peaceful, laid-back, and even-keel emotionally.  I feel like his goodness is sometimes under-appreciated, but he really does not crave people's attention or approval (or Tribute posts). lol

 6.  He was the only guy in the "singles group" in Vegas, which meant he had the honor of escorting me and Laura to dinner and the play! lol  (He also quietly paid for several of our meals, which was thoughtful and generous and much appreciated!!)

 7.  One of the most humble people I know. (The irony there makes it easy for me to remember that he works for a company called Pride!)

 8.  One of the "Europe guys" (the three of them went to Europe in 2012, and he and JEM are going to Switzerland again this month!!)  He's always there to celebrate with his friends on big occasions in their lives.  He's also there to help paint, move, build furniture, etc. whenever it's needed!!  (*I love this about all three of these guys!)

 9.  He's funny!  His facial expressions will crack you right up sometimes when he's listening to something that surprises him. :) He has a dry sense of humor and chimes in when you least expect it with quiet-but-hilarious comments like "I really don't think you'd wanna go with the tramp stamp in prison!"  (...answering one of JEM's now infamous random questions. lol)

10.  I'm really thankful for his friendship and influence in our circle of friends.  And finally, I'm glad he doesn't mind posing for my cheesy pictures... over and over and over again! lol  #m&mworldcuteness  #worthit ;-)

So in conclusion, yay for Tall Kyle! =)
I can't say enough good things; the world needs more men like him!!