In honor of this lovely day I thought I would express my appreciation for my Valentine. I have mentioned my husband before, with great admiration, but here is a true look at us.
We met in high school. It was pretty close that old cliche, our eyes met across a crowed room, only he was the only one who was looking and we were in our high school gym. Close enough. He was a senior and I a freshman. He started asking around and soon found a connection through my locker partner, of all people. They had this elaborate plan all worked out to get me to go to lunch, thus leading to the grand introduction. The plan only succeeded because I am a person who can't turn down free food and (if I am honest) had know idea what my friends were up to.
Here I sit in our bedroom, almost 18 years later, unbelievably thankful for going to lunch that day. I can honestly say that my husband is my best friend. He is an amazing husband and father. He is funny and kind. He is smart and is constantly challenging the way I look at the world. I know that one day we will be the little old couple holding hands that everyone looks at with envy.
Today I say thank you to Tim. You are a wonderful man. You make me proud. I consider myself the luckiest person because you chose me. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing, Allison. Your love is a beautiful example in a world where true love is too elusive. I appreciate how your writing states simply, and in few words, the deeper aspects of life: family, friendship, love. I am surprised that you don't really like writing, because you express yourself so concisely!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I am 19 and I soooooo hope that I can have something like what you two share later in my life. It sounds to me like you are living every girl's dream. I am so happy for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteErica-- The funny thing is I got married at 19. Best choice I have ever made. Don't rush it, you will be there someday:)
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