From the man who loves you like no other man.
Mike can love you as a husband,
but no man can love you like a father!
I love you!
Daddy
Mike can love you as a husband,
but no man can love you like a father!
I love you!
Daddy
Valentine's day began for me Tuesday afternoon as Mike called me when he woke up and I was working on his Valentine's Day gift. (My first V-day with a lover.) It was Wednesday morning for him and he was leaving in a few hours to a camp where he will be speaking over the next few days. (Alas! We will miss our regular date night.) I had already opened his gift the night before ... a handmade poster of the 2 Ways 2 Live gospel presentation.
My gift to him? No where near as thoughtful ... in fact it's just downright cheesy ... but I hope it makes him laugh. Maybe he can use it as a place mat.
I also received my annual bouquet of flowers from my fabulous father. One of my most cherished memories of my father is of me sitting on the kitchen counter as a three year old while he held out flashcards of simple three-letter words that I was learning to read.
It's difficult to be separated by vast oceans from the ones you love most. Mother and Father to the east and Michael to the west. But I am neither sad nor lonely. I am filled with love from and for them. Beautiful thoughts of Michael float through my head all day and I remember to pray for him and this amazing opportunity he has to speak the gospel to a camp of 7th-10th grade students.
This year I pulled no crazy stunts around campus. Instead I made an appointment with a doctor, mailed a package (Mike's gift and wedding invitations), and went to the bank.
But for more interesting holiday fun, read past February 14 related posts.
I'd rather laugh than cry: black dress, white socks, and Purim
I'd rather laugh than cry: something besides chocolate
I'd rather laugh than cry: not from my secret lover in Venezuela
I'd rather laugh than cry: husbands, spend some quality time with your wives
I'd rather laugh than cry: Spargel Appreciation Day - 02/14/06
My gift to him? No where near as thoughtful ... in fact it's just downright cheesy ... but I hope it makes him laugh. Maybe he can use it as a place mat.
I also received my annual bouquet of flowers from my fabulous father. One of my most cherished memories of my father is of me sitting on the kitchen counter as a three year old while he held out flashcards of simple three-letter words that I was learning to read.
It's difficult to be separated by vast oceans from the ones you love most. Mother and Father to the east and Michael to the west. But I am neither sad nor lonely. I am filled with love from and for them. Beautiful thoughts of Michael float through my head all day and I remember to pray for him and this amazing opportunity he has to speak the gospel to a camp of 7th-10th grade students.
This year I pulled no crazy stunts around campus. Instead I made an appointment with a doctor, mailed a package (Mike's gift and wedding invitations), and went to the bank.
But for more interesting holiday fun, read past February 14 related posts.
I'd rather laugh than cry: black dress, white socks, and Purim
I'd rather laugh than cry: something besides chocolate
I'd rather laugh than cry: not from my secret lover in Venezuela
I'd rather laugh than cry: husbands, spend some quality time with your wives
I'd rather laugh than cry: Spargel Appreciation Day - 02/14/06
8 comments:
Aw, that note from your dad is so sweet--how nice that he sends you flowers each year! My folks do something similar; the yearly box of chocolate-covered cherries arrived this afternoon. Come over and help me eat them! :)
Your gift to Mike definitely isn't cheesy, either, and it's probably a safe bet that he'll hang it on the wall instead of using it to keep spaghetti sauce off his table...It's a lovely picture!
I'm glad you've had a good Valentine's so far, though I miss your asparagus bouquets. I may have to figure out a way to continue on in your fine tradition. Got any ideas I can use for next year?
woo hoot! mmm, i think i know what's for dessert after lunch tomorrow.
(i seriously doubt that picture will hold a prominent place on Mike's wall ... i don't think he's the type.)
i pass on the batton of V-day pranks to you, Miss Heather. I trust you to carry it proudly.
Hapy v day, lovely tall woman!!!!!
The note from your Dad seriously made me a bit weepy - that's the sweetest note - because he's loved you that way, you will be more prepared to receive Mike's love..praise God for loving fathers!
Hey Christine, thought I'd just stop by, glad you had a good valentines day! I saw Mike in town the other day sporting one of your trendy shirts. Very cool. See you when you get back to Tassie!
Nick K
You were looking pretty hot in that pic CK... and you didn't mention the CD... :(
I'll just mention it then will I... I also put enough dosh in our joint account for Christine to buy herself the CD she has been wanting for ages. Now I look slightly more romantic.
That's such a thoughtful tradition. You are a very lucky girl to have a father that sends you flowers.
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