Everyone knows I have two brothers.  Tom, who we lost in a car wreck at 16 and Sam.

What most people don’t know is we have another guy in our family that is as close to brotherhood as you can get.  My first cousin, Stanley “Pudden” Rumsey has been there all my life.

He has been a backbone and sounding board for Sam and I when we didn’t have anywhere else to turn.  He helped us make tough decisions and supported us when they were made.

Pudden is one of the strongest men I have ever known, enduring his own tragedies, but always keeping his chin up and faith in the Lord.

I love Pudden, he is a cornerstone for all of us.

Happy Birthday buddy, love you much!