I wonder if the sea, when it meets the horizon, knows that it is home? Does the life-blood coursing through the vein feel at ease when it finally reaches a pumping heart?
I watch you show her a flower, kiss his baby cheek.
You guard my sensitivies because that is what love does. You hold my arm fat back so it doesn't look so obvious in pictures and tell those who still bring it up, "No, we didn't name him Henry, we named him Asher. That is his name because we like it." You fill in my insecurities with words that make me joyful; you laugh when I get so excited about my new fake nails and $0.02 jars of baby food. You refill the dishwasher the right way for the 1,167th time because I filled it in accordance with my personality. I love that we have the same favorite memory - hearing that sweet girl cry her first day. You gently guide me into bed at night when my anxiety is so great that I pace the halls, checking and rechecking if everything is locked up tight. You do these things because my hurts are yours, and my joys are, too.
I think the sea and life-blood may envy me.
With you, I am where I belong, always.
Happy Birthday.
Wow... this touched me.
Girl... count yourself so fortunate. You've found what many people search their whole lives for and never find. What an AWESOME gift from the Lord - I know because I, myself, feel so blessed.
Praise God for soulmates!
Posted by: lauren | August 13, 2007 at 12:11 PM
Beautifully written. :o)
Posted by: Rach | August 13, 2007 at 12:53 PM
stop making me cry at work.
Posted by: RQ | August 13, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Yes, the sea and the life-blood definitely envy you. And I am trying really hard not to do the same.
:o)
Posted by: AnyKo | August 13, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Very very sweet. Happy happy birthday!
Posted by: korin | August 13, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Happy Birthday S!
How are you more beautiful in every pic I see?
Posted by: kether | August 13, 2007 at 04:29 PM
That was wonderfully written! I had to laugh when I saw the holding back of the arm flab. It almost looks like a boob graze. :o) Happy birthday Scott. Love you guys!
Posted by: trinity | August 13, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Oh, and I LOVE the headband! What fun!
Posted by: trinity | August 13, 2007 at 05:43 PM
That is beautiful, Happy Birthday S!
Posted by: Yarisol | August 13, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Great post hun! Happy birthday to the love of your life!
Posted by: Sheri | August 13, 2007 at 08:22 PM
Happy birthday, S.
I tried putting a picture in, but it didn't work. Is it possible to use tags/code at all in comments?
Lovely post, Rachel. Makes me feel all happy and fuzzy. <3
Posted by: tijmetje | August 14, 2007 at 01:32 AM
I've got to start getting my husband to hold my arm fat. Your arm looks amazing in that picture!
Posted by: Anonymouse | August 14, 2007 at 06:11 AM
It's obvious you've married someone so wonderful.
Posted by: Laura | August 14, 2007 at 07:35 AM
AW! and what a *BEAUTIFUL!* pic to go with it! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
Posted by: (((((HUGS))))) sandi | August 15, 2007 at 02:37 PM