I am a romantic and I could write a book in response to this article, but I am going to keep it simple and just brag. ;>)
“Until She Walked Into That Room”
I met a beautiful young gal when she was 20. I was 3 years older than her. I had just gotten out of the Army and some folks saw me as a bit of a bad boy. She had been to College and was quite a musician.
She wasn’t the least bit interested in me. I was in love the first time I set eyes on her, but I knew I wasn’t the marrying kind of guy and I didn’t ever want to settle down..ever.
It was like making love just to hear her voice. When I looked into her eyes I couldn’t hardly speak, and when she walked near me.. my knees would feel weak. The skin on her face was so smooth and tan, and her scent was magical, and her lips like a rosebud. Her long flowing brunet hair was the most beautiful I had ever seen and it would flow around as she walked or simply turned her head.
When I was away from her, my stomach would feel sick and it was tough to sleep. For what seemed like an eternity I just couldn’t get her interested in me.
Finally we became friends and then best friends, and just hung out together. I was so proud to just be seen with her. When she walked into any room, all heads turned. Everyone that meets her instantly falls in love with her glowing personality, as it is to this very day.
Well, jumping ahead........ she finally became my bride. That was over 36 years ago.... and we are still newlyweds. To this day, I introduce this wonderful lady as my bride or my best friend.
I guess all that was to work up to saying, when I am in the mood (typical male here) so is she, and when she is... I’m there!
We have successfully raised two great kids and have 7 grandchildren, and although I am getting old, she hasn’t aged. When I look into her eyes, I still see that beautiful 20 year old young lady I met so many wonderful years ago.
We never read a single book on how to make things work.
Maybe it’s because we didn’t know the rules that we managed to make a wonderful life together. Maybe it worked because I have always been a gentleman to her... and she’s alway been such an incredible lady to me.
Funny, when I was young, I wanted to remain a playboy and never settle down.... “until she walked into that room”.
Thats neat, after 25 years I still feel the same way, shes my best friend.
You are the husband from central casting!!! Wow!! Your wife is very lucky.
Beautiful. Thank you.
What a lovely and special post. Thank you for sharing this with us all. :-)
That is really beautiful & you both are very lucky to have found each other..
What a beautiful story. You and your wife are like my husband and I were.
I cannot imagine what it would be like to have my husband come home from work, grab a snack, throw me on the bed for 3 minutes, then go plunk himself down in front of the TV watching a ball game as he is asking whats for dinner. A toilet gets more love and respect.
Yes indeed.
We also have been bride and groom for 36 years. I found out long ago that if I wanted to be treated like a king I had to treat the lady like a queen. I open the door for her, am patient when she is clothes shopping, etc. She on the other hand makes certain that I am a success both at home and at work.
Wow! Love is grand!
I need tissues!!! How sweet!
Beautiful story. Thank you!