A Brett in Your Life

If you’re having a birthday,
You’re lucky if you
Have a Brett in your life
Who will know what to do.

He will greet you with music
Right when you arrive
And so many balloons
You’ll forget the long drive.

A slideshow of mem’ries
Will play on a loop,
As will songs by your favorite
Singer or group.

A birthday tiara
And pin will appear
With some sparkly leis
To create festive cheer.

Brett will barbecue sausage
And burgers with cheese
And his mom will add so many
Fixin’s to please.

Of course, there’ll be presents – 
Too many to name
And a beautiful cake.
(If you miss it, a shame!)

The Brett in our lives
Met our daughter at camp
And for 25 years
He’s come through like a champ.

We are grateful to know him,
So glad that they met.
Wish that you had a Brett
In your life, too, I’d bet!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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M  Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
How lucky are you having such a wonderful son-inlaw and your daughter a wonderful husband! Everyone needs a Brett in life for sure ha!! Debx
M  Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Oh sorry Ilene...l got that wrong didn't l. Brett sounds like a wonderful person to have in your life inlaw or not! Debx
Bauer Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Hey Deb! Thanks for the comment. Brett and Briana met at a special needs camp when they were 15. My daughter lives in a group home and Brett still lives with his mom. They are both 40. Our homes are over 100 miles apart, but we’ve kept this relationship going all these years and we get together every 6 weeks or so.
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