He makes people laugh and can laugh at himself.
He is learning every day to let me “vent” without putting on his Mr. Fix-it hat.
He can chill out and sleep anytime, anywhere. Great asset, as we live in a whirlwind much of the time.
He figured out how to fix the van enough to get us home (SIDEBAR: 10 of us were on a long journey after dark last week and the brakes kept locking up. Devin figured the problem, sent for a mechanic on a motorcycle because the bolt was too tight and he didn’t have tools, then proceeded to redo the fix several times without tools (once it was loosened), even continuing after hot brake fluid shot him right in the eyes), how to get the power redistributed, how to work and repair the water system. He can troubleshoot the truck, wire new buildings, make pancakes, tune up the generator, negotiate prices, deal with corrupt police, and make friends everywhere.
He can train locals with better practices, but can also let it go and watch things be done imperfectly without acting or feeling superior. In other words, he chooses his battles.
He really loves his family.
He always hopes.
He is a clean slate every morning.
He has a knack for bargaining, even when it includes lots of shouting.
He is musical and kind of a tech geek, but easily contented.
He is not a complainer (mostly) :)
He is honest and gracious at the same time in a corrupt working environment, where it is common and expected to breach contracts, or renegotiate or quit in the middle of work.
He studies his Bible and praises the Lord!
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