To my husband on my birthday,
It's been quite a year - in many ways a year with valleys lower than I had ever wished to venture into. Thank you for the gift of walking them with me.
It's been a year of hard work. Thank you for believing I was equal to it.
It's been a year of second chances. Thank you for taking a chance at a whole new life together. Thank you for waiting til I could say yes.
I had not imagined the end of 42 would bring me to this place in life, but I am grateful to be here, grateful for another year of...
holding hands
sharing hope
loving better
smiling long
trying harder
laughing loudly
and
whispering I love you - often above the din of clattering dishes and running bathwater and barking dogs
I am grateful I woke up this birthday morning to the gift of you, which has grown into the gift of them and the gift of us all together.
Thank you.
Another awesome post, Kim--absolutely perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing the gift of YOU! And happy birthday!
Posted by: Alice Gunther | April 26, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Birthday blessings to you, and to your other half who rejoices this day in the gift of You (and all the young ones as well who are so thankful for You too)!
Posted by: kimberlee | April 26, 2010 at 01:02 AM
Oh - happy birthday!!!
You and your husband look beautiful together.
Posted by: Cheryl | April 26, 2010 at 01:38 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! We are the same age!
What a neat tribute to your husband! :)
I'm praying.
JMJ,
Laura
Posted by: Laura | April 26, 2010 at 01:42 AM
really lovely post and pictures. You deserve the very best, I pray this year brings it:)
Posted by: molly | April 26, 2010 at 01:47 AM
Prayers for you and your family on your birthday. May God bless you this year.
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | April 26, 2010 at 02:07 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim!
Posted by: KC | April 26, 2010 at 04:20 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: campbell6 | April 26, 2010 at 05:58 AM
Wishing you belated birthday blessings! from Oz.
Annelisa
Posted by: Annelisa | April 26, 2010 at 09:01 AM
One of the most beautiful posts you've written. You are such an inspiration to me. Happy Birthday!!!!!
Posted by: Ruth | April 26, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Happy Birthday, dear lady! I wish you every grace and blessing today and always! This post is so lovely! You are a very handsome couple!
{{{HUGS}}}
Posted by: Donna Marie | April 26, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim!! I know I've said this before, but you are such a beautiful couple. Thanks for sharing those sweet photos.
Posted by: Sue | April 27, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim. What an great picture of you and Allen!!! Someone must of took it...another budding photographer in the family?
Posted by: Laura Guiang | April 27, 2010 at 05:06 AM
Happy Birthday! You and your husband are adorable together. We are the same age--just two days apart!
Posted by: L a u r a | May 03, 2010 at 03:08 AM
this is such a very touching post! and it's nice to know we're the same age too :)
Posted by: shelly | May 03, 2010 at 05:19 AM