(Jeanie a few weeks ago in our backyard at a tea party the girls threw. also at www.jeanierhoades.com )
Since she already mentioned it on her blog, www.jeanierhoades.com then I will mention it that my beautiful wife turns 50 today!
Happy Birthday, honey.
I read her reflective blog post about herself and knew that anything that I would say would pale in comparison to the insight that she displayed.
Wow! It’s true, you’re not getting older, you are getting better!
Someone said the other day, “…you will be a young 50.” and I concur.
May I say, yes for everyone to read: I have known you now for over 30 years and we have been married for over 28 of that time and YOU ARE STILL HOT!
I know I tell you that quite often, but still, it is worth repeating. HOT!
You have always been my one true love.
I sit here in my little slice of life and think about how fortunate I am that you picked me to spend all eternity with. Thank you.
You are my love.
A love of character and good deeds. Soulful. Generous. A love of contagious laughter. Wise beyond what normal life should allow. A wife and mother to be patterned after. Transparent. Giving. Loving. My love.
Thank you for blessing me for these past 28 years and the world for 50.
I’m running out of time to tell you and I do so wish that we could have been together more today but, work…
But I know with all of the friends and family that are calling and stopping by, that you are never alone.
I love you my darling.
I bless you.
I bless your coming in and going out.
I bless your mind, heart and soul.
You are to me, the fairest of the fair, my love, my life.
You are a woman that sows good seed both literally and spiritually. The fruit of your hands bring forth blessing to all that they touch.
You are surrounded by those that call you blessed.
You rise early to labor and praise your Creator and minister to those who are oppress.
You are blessed and highly favored in the eyes of God. And you are blessed and highly favored in the mortal eyes of man, me.
I love you and bless you on this 50 years on earth.
I look forward to 50 more with you…
xxoo
dave
I tried to find a decent vid from Norah that I could embed but didn’t succeed, so I will put the lyrics instead.
It’s not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me
Oh no
It’s just the nearness of you
It isn’t your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation
Oh no
It’s just the nearness of you
When you’re in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams came true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you would only grant me the right
to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
The nearness of you
And I will let Shania say it also with another one of your favorite songs…
The embedding was disabled by request so I can’t put it in this post, but you can click on the link: