He is...(Thoughts on Zack)

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Originally published September 27, 2008

He is
kind.
He is
loving.
He is
reliable.
He is
present.
He is
funny.
He is
cute.
He is
late, sometimes.
He is
good.
He is
Godly.
He is
mine.

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