I have always said William and I have "the best" son-in-law! Marc is nothing short of AMAZING! He is one special young man.
When Laura Lee was dating Marc, she was often at home at night (when she wished she could be out with him). We would ask "Where is Marc?" She would answer "He has to study", or "He is home teaching", or "He is helping someone move". We were extremely impressed that Marc could be disciplined enough to realize his priorities and that as IMPORTANT as Laura Lee was to him, that he still had other important things on his plate that needed his attention. I know that is why he is as successful as he is!
Marc has a keen intellect. He always beats us in games. (We aren't even a challenge to him).
I know he yearns for a little competition in our family.
Marc is in his 3rd year of medical school. He was accepted into the DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) program at Des Moines, University. He has a scholarship because he is doing so well. He moved his family to Columbus, Ohio to complete his rotations there and we have LOVED having Marc, Laura Lee and Addie so close. He chose to come to Columbus, so their family could be close to ours. He works all kinds of hours and tries so hard to juggle family life, church life, friends, his health and his schooling. He has a lot on his plate, but he really works hard to keep his life balanced. Currently he is working in the field of Neurology and he really is enjoying that. He thinks the avenue he wants to pursue is that of PM and R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation). I believe he gets that rotation next!
We are very proud of Marc. Laura Lee was so blessed to marry him. He has so many wonderful qualities.
Marc has a quiet strength about him. When we met Marc's father, Art, we understood where it came from. He knows he receives extra strength from the Lord when he fulfills his calling, when he reads his scriptures and when he leads his family. He does these things, and the Lord truly blesses him. Marc is strong in intellect, strong in health and body (he works hard at this by being VERY AWARE of his diet and exercise), strong in spirit, and strong in his leadership role.
Marc is a wonderful family man. He loves being with his family. He makes sure to take his family on outings and vacations. He spends time with Laura Lee and Addie as much as he can.
He delights in his daughter and truly cherishes his wife! One time I asked him how he was doing "juggling" everything he was. He in sincerity said "I think Laura Lee has the harder job" speaking of Laura Lee's role of being a full time mom.
We have a standing joke in our family when we talk to Laura Lee on the ichat (when Marc is home but not on the i-chat) that he is either cooking or cleaning. He is a great cook and he cleans a lot! He is very helpful and it's such a blessing to Laura Lee!
Marc loves the outdoors and is a daredevil. Marc enjoys sports, hikes, bike riding, running, camping, skating (Hockey- he's from Canada!), and he (and Laura Lee) use to jump off of bridges. He's from the beautiful Vancouver area and enjoys the mountains.
Marc loves his brothers and sisters and parents! He has a genuine love for them all. He truly cares about each one and praises them concerning their good traits. He is close with them and has a loyalty and camaraderie with them that is tender. He sees the good in each of his siblings and builds them up whenever he talks about them to me. He desires to be a good brother and son.
Marc is humble. He does not focus on himself. He doesn't flaunt his talents or abilities. He sees others and knows of their strengths but he truly is humble concerning his. It's overwhelmingly sweet to see someone so gifted, who think he is just ordinary!
Marc is patient. He now has to endure The Davis side of the family and he tries so hard to be patient with us.
Marc is good to the core. He is real, he is fun, and he is true to himself.
Marc wants to make the world better. He wants to serve and give and help his fellowman. He
medically wants to help others heal. This is a genuine desire. I believe he gets this from his mother Berit. She is a nurse and serves others on a daily basis. She is a very caring, kind woman who uses her life to lift others. I know Marc will be able to use his talents to help others manage or get rid of their pain, and help rehabilitate others from accidents and other health problems. He is well on his way and we know he will make it happen. He is just that kind of person!
We are SO BLESSED to have Marc in our family and we love him like our own son.
Happy Birthday Marc!
We love you with all of our hearts.
