Christmas, 2018

This is our 39th Christmas together with each being special in it's own.  I didn't get you a card, however, I've kept my thoughts in my mind to be able to express to you what I'm feeling. Though the material things that we have shared in the past have always been appreciated I've come to the realization that the most important gift I can ever give you is myself. I want to give you me in a fashion that whenever  you close your eyes you will always have a smile on your face knowing that I have given you all the love one person can give another.

Each time I look at you, I still see that young beautiful girl that captured my heart from our very first glance. My mind has always formulated that special look that I was seeking, which caused me not to have many girlfriends nor stick around long enough to find out. You, were the complete package with your beautiful eyes, warm inviting smile and a body that I knew I couldn't keep my hands off of. 39 years have gone by and nothing has changed other than I love you more today in knowing that that first glance was God telling me that I need not look any further, I found it and I needed to know how to keep you.

At this stage in our lives I've realized I can't be what I once was, I come to realize my limitations, however love has no limitations nor boundaries. Telling you how beautiful you look, How much I love your greying hair and how much I like touching and feeling you up against me.

My Christmas gift to you is that I will continue to give you me in all the spontaneous, silliness and most importantly the most loving way that I know how.

Merry Christmas, Sweetheart

Get ready for whatever my mind has in store for us, I love you!

Fatherhood

The Sunday evening of April 28,1985  at a little after 9:00 PM a screaming a 7 lb. 3 oz little girl came into the world. As the nurse bundled her up and put her into my arms, her screaming stopped and her head nestled onto my shoulder. Every emotion joy, fear, anxiety, uncertainty filled my being, but one thing became certain to me, my life was no longer mine, I was a Father.

Now that I was a Father, I stayed and watched that little girl until 4:00 AM and the whole while thinking what was I going to do? I was blessed since I had a Father that showed by example. My Father did whatever he had to provide. At his funeral I was compelled to honor my Fathers life by telling everyone the lessons that he gave. My Father showed his two sons how to love their families and how to work to take care of them. His wife, his sons and his granddaughters were the most important people on earth to him.

Being a Father is more than being a sperm donor. A Father is the most important job that I have and will continue to have. The fact that my daughter's birth is a moment in time that stays with me and if I want to place a huge smile on my face , I simply close my eyes and go back to that moment and my heart is filled with all that joy.

What a Beautiful Card for My 70th

Waking up this morning on my 70th Birthday was not much different from other days, except for Jill's excitement that it was my Birthday. As she dance around singing it's your birthday over and over, she then handed me her card. I was struck at the words and how much they related to our lives together...

Being Married 

to You

Is the Most Wonderful

Part of My Life

Nick,

In our life as husband and wife, we've shared so many smiles, felt so many tears, and seen a lot of dreams come true....

While we've had our share of mishaps and worries, we've also had smiles, memories,  and a thousand prayers answered.

Whatever wonderful things tomorrow may bring, I want to share with you, every footstep, heartbeat, experience, and moment.

Today,  I'm  thinking of all the little things that keep us feeling loved, understood, and accepted.

I'm thankful I can feel your hand in mine and still feel so safe; I can hear your voice and read the love  in every word you say; and I can share my heart and fall in love with you all over again. 

~ Linda E. Knight

You Have My Love Forever

Happy birthday Sweetie!!

Love you