When I first met Jon, we were just a couple of high school kids.
To me he was just a nice boy.
I never thought then that he'd be the father to my 5 children, or the guy who gave up his dream job because he couldn't think of being away from us 3 weeks out of the month.
I was only thinking of getting my homecoming dress and coordinating it with his outfit.
I never thought then that he'd be the one to, without complaint, run to the store anytime the kids (or I) got a craving for a treat. Or every night, gather the kids around him on the bed and read stories until he fell asleep.
I was only thinking of seeing him in the halls between classes and watching him play football at the stadium.
I never thought then that he'd be the one I lay next to every night and talk with face to face about our day, plans for tomorrow or reminisce of our teenage years together.
I am thankful that we get to spend his Happy Birthdays with him, forever.
Happy Birthday to my love.
Very moving. Nicer than any present.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet ! You two are so lucky to have known each other for many years before you married. I often wish I had known my Hubs during our growing up years too.
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a wonderful birthday celebration together !
Happy Birthda, Jon!!
ReplyDeleteTwenty-nine?
What a wonderfully sweet tribute to your sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet. I love the photo too.
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ReplyDeleteI love the sense of past and present so wonderfully interwoven in your posts.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post! Belated Happy Birthday to your husband.
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