Sunday was my 20th Birthday. So Chad had some pressure on him because he wanted to get me a card that described our relationship and what it was going to be. We had yet to say “I love you” to each other. He also didn’t have very much time to really get to know me and know what to get me for a gift. But he did a wonderful job, he got me new socks- one of my most favorite things. The card he got me was great- I didn’t read what the card actually said at the time he gave it to me, I only read what he wrote because I was feeling rushed to read it. I reread it later and this is what it said:
“A Promise of Love for Your Birthday. I wish I could buy you a thousand beautiful gifts for your birthday- fancy things, luxuries, surprises to delight you- but I know the things that make life happy can’t be bought…
…like love, and the closeness two people share…
time—days spent together when we’re happy no matter what we’re doing…
kindnesses—the little things we do for one another…
These things can’t be bought, and yet they’re the best gifts of all…
And so, for your birthday, I’m giving you this promise as part of my gift—to love you even more and make you even happier, to make all our days together days to remember always. Happy Birthday All My Love Always.”
And then he wrote at the bottom, “Even though I have only known you for just a little while it feels like I’ve known you my entire life. You are special and I feel so grateful and blessed to be apart of your life. I hope you have a great birthday. Love, Chad”
“A Promise of Love for Your Birthday. I wish I could buy you a thousand beautiful gifts for your birthday- fancy things, luxuries, surprises to delight you- but I know the things that make life happy can’t be bought…
…like love, and the closeness two people share…
time—days spent together when we’re happy no matter what we’re doing…
kindnesses—the little things we do for one another…
These things can’t be bought, and yet they’re the best gifts of all…
And so, for your birthday, I’m giving you this promise as part of my gift—to love you even more and make you even happier, to make all our days together days to remember always. Happy Birthday All My Love Always.”
And then he wrote at the bottom, “Even though I have only known you for just a little while it feels like I’ve known you my entire life. You are special and I feel so grateful and blessed to be apart of your life. I hope you have a great birthday. Love, Chad”
That night we had another great talk. I told him of some of my concerns and he was very understanding and patient with me. It was probably one of the best birthdays I ever had. I remember that for some reason we danced in the living room. Chad was showing me some of his swing dancing moves. I was totally head-over-heels.
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