take 2: november 25th and 26th – inside/out

Hi Sweetheart,

It’s just after dinner on Thanksgiving.  Today has been a very full day.  I’m sure it has been for you also.  It has also been a good day.

Being able to see you was the definite high point.  You looked so good!  I only wish we could have had more time.  But at this time. I’ll take what I can get.  Cool bonus to see the 5 of you waiting for me when I got into the “G” room.  I originally thought is was going to be you, Dad and Mom.

11/26

It’s now mid-morning on Friday.  I was attempting to write you last night but my body ached so bad, I couldn’t concentrate.  Laying down was the only thing that I could do.  I tried to sleep, but between my headache and other pains, it just wasn’t happening.  So I got back up, took a double dose of ibuprofen, prayed, then read until the pain subsided.  It actually worked out pretty well because I was able to get more reading done than I otherwise would have.  The real bummer was that I couldn’t write you.  But I feel better today and look forward to sharing some stories and thoughts with you.

What a treat to be able to talk to everyone over at Mom and Dad’s.  It sound like things were going well and I hope it was good to have all the family together.

Thank you for your comments on the phone.  I think every man, probably more than anything else, wants to know that his wife is proud of the man he is.  At least I know it is true for this man.  Sorry for kind of breaking down and remaining silent on the phone.  The words “Thank you” were all I could get out.  I guess I hadn’t realized just how much I needed to hear you say that.  Which is wierd because deep in my heart I already know that you love me, and are proud of me.  I guess it never hurts to hear it again, and again, and again.  I hope that I have communicated this before, but like I stated, it is nice to hear it repeated. I, Scott, husband of Kirsten and father of Kaytlin, Ryan and Mallory, am proud of my wife.  I am proud of the character you possess and humble way in which you carry yourself.  Your dignity is understated and your love for others is overflowing.  You model Christian faith and mother with a gentle hand.  Your children call you blessed.  You are wise beyond your years and grounded enough to know that it all comes from the Lord.  Your beauty runs to the depth of your being.  You possess the kind of gifts that can only be God-given.  You inspire those around you to live a better life.  You exhibit a true thankfulness for God’s creative provision and raise our children to do the same.  You have taken up the mantle of our Christian heritage and carried it forward.  You have captivated your husband by your lovely ways.  Your prayers are honest and sincere.  Your faithfulness is to the core and your friendship is true.  I know that I have left some things off, but will add these to letters sent in the future.  These are observations I have or feelings I’ve felt needed to be communicated to you.  I’ll try and do it more regularly.  I feel it’s vital to regaining the lost ground of intimacy that this time of separation has caused.

I love you,  Scott

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