Discovering Who I Am

Archive for March, 2007

I wanted to share with the world one of the most meaningful and valuable things of mine: my Father’s Blessing, given me on my 40th birthday. Written by my father, Lonny Davis:

Dear Evan, yesterday was your fortieth birthday. I think there must be some mistake. Can you really be that old? It doesn’t seem that long ago that your mother and I were praying you would live long enough to become an adult. You were so full of energy, overflowing with imagination and ready to try anything some other guy tried, no matter how much older and more experienced he might have been.

You were always ready for fun, relishing a prank or surprise for your brother, sisters and friends. You were also a pretty good sport, taking what you dished out. I thought your groomsmen offered, during your wedding, a rather appropriate salute. Though the minister took offense, I enjoyed it. It’s O.K. to be different. How many brothers would eat mud pies made by their older sisters? You ate Chellee’s that she fed you when you were three years old. Encouraging and supportive little brother!

When you lost your right eye, mom and I were seemingly affected the deepest. We grieved, while you had fun scaring the girls. Read the rest of this entry »