My husband gave me something this morning that I have never received in my entire life up to this date. A real to life, genuine, authentic, preserved gold-gilded rose. I kept touching it and running my fingers over every little detail of this rose, amazed by the fact that it is real and yet will never die. A rose that has been preserved to be a symbol of love and romance for the rest of life. This rose will never die or fade or dry up or shrivel away to nothing. It is and ever will be a symbol of my husband's love for me. My husband is genuine, down to earth, authentic, loyal and real and tenderhearted. Whether he realized it or not - this rose that he gave me will forever be a symbol of the way he loves me. I deeply appreciate and treasure his way of being real and authentic. He is solid in his love - it will not die or fade away or dry up or shrivel away to nothing. It is not showy or false in any way and I have learned confidence in who I am because I am confident in his love for me. I love my life with this man. We have lived life and continue to live life to the fullest. We have traveled around the world and lived in exotic places. We have raised 3 beautiful daughters and we have gained 3 amazing and incredible sons and our lives are full to the brim as we continue to celebrate life with them and our 2 adorable grandsons. And we are able to hold our heads high with the reality that together we live our lives in the Love and Reverence of God. I cannot be any more loved by this man who exemplifies integrity by the way that he loves God and loves his family.
So thank you Steve, for my never ending rose - that is real with a touch of elegance. The touch of elegance is all the little ways of his care as in always opening the door for me, taking my hand or my elbow when the way is a bit unsteady, building things for me, encouraging my dreams, fixing things that break down, starting campfires, the list is endless. The little things matter and it's the little things that bring the touch of elegance to everyday life.
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