Happy Birthday mi amore

It is my husband's birthday today and this is the very first time that we will be celebrating it apart. It's a good thing that we have all the means to communicate these days. Because in the past we would only have the snail mail, to name one, to rely on which either comes late or does not arrive at all.

So to you my wonderful husband, your children and I greet you with much warmth from the Philippines, enjoy this day although apart.

You brighten up my life With memories and dreams As the years pass They get better it seems You're someone I can count on When I need a helping hand You're compassionate and loving You always understand Oh yes you have your Off days too However those days Are but numbered few I'm so thankful to have A husband like you There is no other Who could fill your shoes

Thank you for being such a wonderful husband, responsible and loving father to our children, and a respectful son-in-law. I must have done something good in the past to have found someone like you. Thank you for being very demonstrative to our children, for always saying "I love you" to them, for hugging them and always making them feel how much they are loved. For making me feel how much our family means to you. The Lord is blessing you because of this and I know He will continue to bless you as I can see how much you love your own mother and your siblings. Happy Birthday my husband! We love you so much!

***I would like to acknowledge that the poem is not written by myself but a poem I saw on the internet, I will be looking for the website to include the name of the person who wrote this wonderful poem.***

My 50th Blog Post

And because this is my 50th entry I would like to dedicate this space to my loving husband Ranel. The first time I met you, I must admit that I had constant reservations whether our relationship would work out. Why? Because from the start you were so strict (like my Mom) while I valued my independence you always wanted to know where I was going, with whom I was with -- things that I would rather keep at bay while we were not yet married. You never failed to amaze me with your deep understanding of the world around, you never faltered on your beliefs. You knew what you wanted to happen in your life. Early on the relationship you affirmed of a lifetime together while I did not want to hope and get hurt again. But you were true to your word after 2 years we finally got married. We planned everything together ... I saw the excitement in your eyes and felt how much you were looking forward for that to happen. I remember one night coming back from work … you were so excited and knelt in front of me. You then presented me with a ring and again proposed and told me how much you wanted to marry me. Timidly you said that it was not an expensive ring … daddy just to let you know … that did not matter to me… I saw beyond that ring … something more precious, something that can never be bought anywhere. And it was your love … you keep asking me if I have had any regrets over the years for not marrying a rich man. Wealth is nothing without the kind of love you have surrounded me and our children with. You are a fantastic self-made man I know there is no one else like you who could make me laugh as hard, smile for no reason, and with whom I can be myself. I love you my husband, my soul mate, the father of my children, my best friend and counselor, my critic and the love of my life.  Thank you!

I chanced upon this poem written by Teri Sprinkel

When We First Met

When we first met,
in my heart I could feel
the warmth of your smile,
and I knew that we would
share something special
that many people
only dream of......

Though time has passed
since the day we first met,
I can sincerely tell you
that I love you more through time,
We've seen both good and bad times,
and I feel they have
strenghtened our relationship,
making it one we can always count on.
I thank you for always being there
to embrace me when life
becomes difficult,
for warming my spirit
and returning my strength.
I thank you for filling
my life, my heart,
and my dreams with unending love.