THE LETTER

Can you believe how far we’ve come in such short time as three years? Yes, my love, tomorrow will be our 4^th wedding anniversary.

What a challenge I proved to be to you, do you remember? I swore off men, thinking that all men were not to be trusted. But, my love, you were determined to prove me wrong.

With your endless patience, gentleness, and love, you taught me that not all men are bad. And that those who would dare to hurt a women should thus be taught a lesson in love.

You taught me a different lesson, but a lesson in love nonetheless. You didn’t demand affection, rather you understood that love takes time and trust is the key. In the end I found myself giving you my heart and soul, and ultimately unaware of my passing through love’s gate.

I remember the smile on your face when I walked down that aisle to become yours forever. And do you remember our dating days?

When you could hear on the phone that I had been crying, you were so sweet that the very next morning you would be at my door with a rose. Ever the perfect gentleman, you went by the rules and never let us be without a chaperone.

The simple things in life proved to be what we both enjoyed. Quiet walks on the beach; watching the sunset with it’s deep colors lighting up the sky; or just relaxing at home, but always marveling our creator’s awesome power.

Though we both had great jobs, we didn’t care if tomorrow they were taken away. We had each other, we had Jehovah on our side, and we had the faith that we would be taken care of. So, when that day came, yes it was a shock, but we prayed together and the answer came to go where the need was great. The goal we thought would be just a little out of reach at the moment, with our thoughts on our other responsibilities, had now become a reality.

My dear, you will be happy to know that others have moved into this area and thus what was once a small congregation has now grown so very big. You were right beside me through each “Not Interested” door. And on days when I felt like giving up, you wouldn’t let me, nor I let you. Jehovah gave us the strength to endure.

And now my love, I must continue to have that strength, to go on in your absence. How I do love you so and miss you with all my heart. I’ll never regret the day when I walked through love’s gate and found you on the other side. Until we meet again, in paradise my love, I will forever keep you in my heart and in my prayers. Por siempre en mi coraxon usted permancera! Goodnight my love. I love you!

Inspirational--means that thoughts within the letter, story, etc. have come from things that have touched my heart. It's like pouring a bit of yourself into every line. I admit, writing this "letter" had me in tears. Because it can relate to anyone at anytime. Death is an enemy that strikes us all. But there is hope, very soon a promise fulfilled of a paradise and a resurrection.

In case I confused you in the very beginning, the couple had been married for 3 yrs but the husband died before reaching their 4th wedding anniversary.