I’ve helped out with a wedding and planned a funeral in the past few weeks. This has put me in a bit of a reflective mood. The wedding with two people just beginning to build their life together and the funeral with two people coming to the end of 65 years of life together. It’s no wonder my mind won’t stop.
The Husband and I have been together for 23 years. I was a fairly broken and bruised when we met and I remember with crystal clear clarity the moment I felt safe with him…
It was dusk in December when I looked at you and knew for certain that I was home.
My 3 babies played in front of the Christmas tree, multicolored lights twinkled in their eyes.
You were making dinner for us.
Spaghetti.
The red sauce was simmering.
The lighting was soft. You stirred the bubbling sauce.
Looking over at me, wooden spoon just leaving your lips, you smiled.
Just like that time stopped and my heart opened completely.
You were a safe place.
My life… which was simply me and my babies… became our life.
How can I ever thank you … for being safe? For letting me build a life with you? For being my home?
As I watch my Mom-in-law let go of her husband of a lifetime, I’m pierced by her pain and humbled by her privilege…
I’m linking this to Inspired Room’s: Beautiful Life posts.
Love and prayers to each one of you as we live our legacy … one day at a time…
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Such love here. Beautiful post. I remember . Love to you both.
Such a beautiful post. A wonderful tribute to the love between two people. ~Lanie
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It’s not even 7:30 yet and I am crying my eyes out. You guys are so special together. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
What a beautiful love letter. You both have been blessed.
That is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Robin, its all of the unwritten words, in between the lines , that my mind conjures up today, that has me teary eyed. Beautifully written! It leaves me wanting more of your words, because of the feeling I am left with
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Beautiful and sad, but life moves on. Prayers of comfort to your family.
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I understand- Sweet post.
The beginning and the end. Both are such lovely stories. Hugs, Marty
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It always seems to revolve around food with us! I love you!!
Robin, It could not have been easy to share this. You are obviously a woman who knows what is important in life. Family is everything.
Susan
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Such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Oh Robin, thank goodness I didn’t read this before I went to meet my friends for lunch, my make up would have been running all over my face:):) This is such a beautiful tribute to love, you and your husband and your in-laws too. Joe and I have been together almost 42 years and he, too is MY home. What a beautiful way to express that. You are a very special, loving, beautiful woman (inside and out). I am so priveleged to have “met” you! XO, Pinky
What a beautiful post! Thanks for sharing. Your husband sounds like quite a treasure. Have a great weekend. Love & blessings from NC!
A real Love Story…I love the way you guys love eachother!
Absolutely beautiful!
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wow. best love story i’ve ever read.
my grandpa was just put in a locked ward at a nursing home this week, and my grandma is without him for the first time in 68 years. makes me grateful that the two of you have each other and appreciate it so much.
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Thanks for inviting us into a small slice of your world.
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Such a beautiful & loving post!!!
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Savored this post. Read and reread. Then read again.
C
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