They say that a good man needs a good woman behind him, but I'm not sure I want my wife Nada behind me. My peripheral vision isn't that good and she has great aim.
She stood beside me for 23 years and her dad Mike Stepovich and a large part of her 15 person family is out there as well to support me tonight, but she was my best decision.
I always knew that when I left for a road trip I could shut the door behind me and go to work because I knew everything at home would be taken care of. And thank you Nada for being there.
Together we've been blessed with six remarkable children. Houston, Michael, David, Lindsay, Laura, and Samuel.
I'm very proud of all of you and love what you bring to the dinner table each night and it isn't the food. Houston, your work ethic and determination are a going example to your younger brothers and sisters.
Michael, your gift of communication lights up a room. With your outgoing personality there's just nothing like it.
David, with your contagious sense of humor and an appreciation for everything in life. Lindsay, you mix an amazing array of talents with the grace of your grandma Cleme.
And Laura, you're the kindest, sweetest warrior you could meet at any venue. And Samuel, last but not least, your spirit and enthusiasm rounds out our team and you keep our house hopping.
Well, I think about all the people who have touched my life, helped me along, or brought out the best in me by whatever means, I'm overwhelmed and yes humbled. I can't begin to adequately thank even a few of you; the crowd over there is amazing.
I want you all to know I feel honore to be on the stand up here in front of you and represent you on the stage tonight. To everyone back home in Spokane, back home in Salt Lake City,
