So, this is a story I'd like to share.
Our Christmas celebration came a little early. You see - since hubby and I were going in a different direction than the kids this year on Christmas day, we all decided to celebrate Christmas, on Christmas Eve morning. It was perfect! This way, we all had the entire day to enjoy each other's company, and relax a little, before our trip. So, that was the plan. I told them - NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 am! SO, what time do you think Brooke came racing into our bedroom??? 6:02 am!!! yep! :)
So, we all gathered together in the Living room. It was nice. Same as always. We each had stockings to open, and we love taking our time to open them. We love this part SO MUCH, that each gift in the stocking is wrapped. It's a tradition we started a few years ago. It makes the whole process so much fun!!! So, we took our time and opened all our stocking stuffers. It's so sweet. It's really my favorite part of opening gifts on Christmas morning!!!
Anyway. About the gifts this year. As always, we all tried to be sure that we got each other exactly what we wanted. And, we did a great job. The kids were thrilled, hubby was happy, and - I was happy, too!!!! Nice. However, did you ever receive something that you didn't expect? Something special... and you know how much thought was put in to it? Well, this happened to me. I opened a pretty large box. And this is what I see.......
What a beautiful box! I really loved it. But, I wasn't quite sure what it was for, and where I might put it. Well, before I decided - I wanted to take a look inside....
And this is what I pulled out....
Hmmmm.....
So, I opened the scrolled letter... and this is what I read...
And, It just made me cry. :) :) :) :)
A gift like that was straight from the heart, of my sweet husband.....
And, he means it. He told me that everything I put in there, he wanted to keep in there. He wanted to save everything, in that box. :) What a sweet, and precious gift.
So, after I quit crying, I sat and thought about how lucky I am. Because anyone can tell you what you want to hear. Anyone can promise you the world.....But, He has always followed through with his. And, that moment was just so special. And, I loved this gift - most of all... It came to me, out of pure love. The best gift of all. :)
We are not perfect. We have had complications in our 9 years together. Arguments, silly fights that don't accomplish anything, but hurt feelings... Tough times, that we made it through. We've had our differences... AND, we defeated the odds. We came together at a time in our life that most couples can't keep it together.. Many people said we would never make it....
We have. And, it's so wonderful. Worth all the bumps in the roads. The hurdles we thought we might not get over. The challenges....
It all makes sense...
Just a feel good story, I wanted to share. :)
