For My Beloved Mike

Dear Mike,

On this day we celebrate 37 years of married life.  It has flown by so fast.

In these years we have built up so many memories, shared much laughter and many tears.  We met in circumstances different to most people, I remember now with a full heart how many times you asked me to marry you.  I always said no.  You said you would never give up, you would keep asking, you knew we were meant to be together.  You were right. Even though both our families were against our getting wed they also came to know you were right and my parents looked upon you as if you had been their own son and I will never forget the kindness and help you gave to them.   I am so glad that I eventually said yes.

For many years of our marriage we were apart a great deal due to your work, those were not easy years for either of us but we stuck with it. We struggled to build a home.  I know you remember, as I do,  that when we wed, we had nothing, our furniture was second-hand, we had no carpets on the floor.  We waited three years to be able to purchase a three piece suite.  Times were hard but we were blessed with a beautiful daughter in the first year of our marriage.

Now we are blessed with two wonderful Grandsons. We have had many ups and downs and life has not always been easy.  But you have always been there for me, always been my rock, always done whatever you could for me.

Now, in what should be our golden years, I have developed many health problems.  You do so much for me, things that I used to be able to do but now cannot do any longer.  You remain my rock.  You never complain.  You simply say that if the situation was reversed, you know I would do the same for you.

We continue to weather the storms together.  I want you to know that I could not have found a better husband.  Kind, gentle, considerate, patient, always willing to help others, liked by all who know you.

So, my darling, on our special day, I just want to tell you that you mean the world to me.  I love you as much today as the day I walked down the aisle on your arm as your wife.

There is no greater gift in this world than love and you have given me that in abundance.  God bless you for being you.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DARLING.

All my love now and forever,

Jeannette