My valentine.

February14

Before work this morning, I made my way over to my local Post Office in the cold rain to see if, by any chance, there might be something waiting for me.  I had already told myself not to be upset if there wasn’t a card from Paul, especially since international mail tends to be a bit delayed lately.  But among the bills and tax transcripts that I had ordered for the next stage of our visa process, I found this –

The inscription –

“My darling Amy Beth,

Should there just be one day in our calendar for me to show that you are the only person in the whole world that I will ever love?  Perhaps, so that you can start a collection of cards that you can look at any other of the remaining 364 days of the Lord’s year just to remind you that you are and will always be truly loved by someone across an ocean who is now your fiance and on the 15th of September 2012, will ask you to be wife for the rest of our natural lives.  I will love you forever.”

Swoon.

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14 Comments to

“My valentine.”

  1. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 10:24 am Debbie Says:

    Awwwwwww. That’s the sweetest.
  2. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 10:38 am Jenny Says:

    That’s so sweet.

    I saw this video yesterday, and it made me think of you and your airmail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdN5GyTl8K0&ob=av2e
  3. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 10:47 am Katie M. Says:

    That man knows how to write a love note! Happy Valentine’s Day!
  4. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 10:55 am Natalie Witcher Says:

    I’m almost in tears because of how long it’s been since I checked on you! I’m a terrible cyber friend! :) but how thrilled when I saw your instagram thus morning. I had no idea HE was in your life. I’m so thrilled for you. Sincerely and deeply thrilled!
  5. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 11:05 am Jamie Says:

    Before I even read your “Swoon” I was saying swoon.
    He is a keeper!!
  6. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 11:17 am Brooke Says:

    Glad it was “here in time!” Short and sweet w/ words, right to the point. Hope you post what your valentine to him is???
  7. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 11:56 am ran Says:

    Though I don’t ‘know’ you, you are one of three girls I know, who have very recently (almost identical time frames) found a wonderful man, in a non-traditional way (one was online, one was a request by a friend just to write to this guy, and your story). Each man is so totally smitten with his girl, that it makes the rest of us uncomfortable to be around them. One is already married (last weekend), one will be married this spring, and you in the fall. What is it about 2012???? Love these love stories! But the similarities in each story is a bit eerie!!
  8. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 11:57 am BB Says:

    Well the post you sent me me for Valentine’s was FAR more romantic.
  9. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 5:05 pm Mocha Linda Says:

    I can not even tell you how excited I am that you have a Valentine this year. Makes me smile so much. Hugs!
  10. Avatar February 14th, 2012 at 6:32 pm Samantha Says:

    If he’s still sending cards like that several years into marriage, then my husband is in BIG trouble! :-)

    I’m so happy for you.
  11. Avatar February 15th, 2012 at 1:00 am Angela Says:

    OMG. I love him! Thank you Jesus! Paul has found his bride!
  12. Avatar February 15th, 2012 at 12:08 pm Taryn in NY Says:

    omg. i have chills. chills!!! yes, Thank You Jesus for Paul! ab. i am so happy for you! xoxoxo
  13. Avatar February 15th, 2012 at 10:14 pm Nicole Says:

    He is so romantic!!! What a blessed gal you are to have this guy as your future husband. :)


  14. Avatar February 16th, 2012 at 1:52 am Luisa Says:

    I think I just died a little bit. He cannot be real!