In case you missed it on David's blog, I had to share with you an expression of love that I received from him on Valentine's Day. David put together this Shutterfly photo book titled "What I Love About You". It is 54 pages long with 216 photographs of the two of us, our families and friends, taken during our courtship over the last 17 months.
This picture is included in the book. It was taken on the first weekend that we expressed our love for each other with those 3 words, "I love you". David touches my heart when he shares these words in the book (shared with his permission):
"If I could have custom ordered a woman with all the wonderful attributes I could have ever imagined, she still couldn't hold a candle to what I've found in you. Yes, you are everything I ever wanted, but so much more. You are also everything I didn't even know to ask for! That just goes to show you...God is way smarter than I am! It's as if God said, "David, I already know what you THINK you want. But, trust me, I have something so much better planned for you! Just wait until you see! You will be amazed!" And I am! And I'm so very proud to be the man you love!"
Never in my entire life have I been loved like this, nor have I loved like this. I have known familial love. Christian love. Friendship love. But, never, ever, have I known this kind of love. I am blessed.
I met David when I was 40 years old. To be cherished in such a big way, at this age, seems so miraculous! But, I guess, as David said, God had a plan. I just had to age before He was ready to reveal the plan, and David, to me! The book? Amazing. The love? More than I could have ever known possible.
After my mother read the book, with tears in her eyes, she handed it back to me and said "Don't you ever, EVER (and I thought she was going to say don't mess up the book...but, instead she finished with) do ANYTHING to hurt that man!"
See? Even she knows what a precious blessing that God has given to me.
Back to junking tomorrow. But, love is GRAND, and I just had to share.
Happy Monday!
~Mindy
Oh, Mindy, that is the sweetest post. You are one lucky woman, and I'm sure David is a lucky man. I guess you were just meant for each other! I really love that first photo of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for the both of you, sometimes the best is worth waiting for.
ReplyDeleteMindy, that is the sweetest love story I think I've ever read (I see a movie in the making), ha ha!! Seriously, he is such a sweet person for doing this and sounds like he's a keeper as well. Ya'll make such a cute couple!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing, beautiful, and very sweet book. What a precious gift from his heart. You two look awesome together in photograph...we can only imagine what a wonderful couple you make in person.
ReplyDeleteGreat job David!!!
-FringeGirl
I LOVE the photo from the first weekend y'all expressed your love for each other, just beautiful! You both seem like such great people, its so sweet that you two have each other.
ReplyDeleteYour love reminds me of mine and my husband's. Words can't describe this love, he's not just my husband but my best friend also.
Isn't love just great! Ohhhh in case you haven't seen my latest post, Molly gets to go home from the hospital tomorrow! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!
Awwwwwwwwww......... a very good man you have there!!! I had to wait until I was 35 to find mine, and it was worth the wait!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a happy weekend ~ Cindy
That was so sweet. One of my favorite songs(and if Cat Daddy and I ever renew our vows, will be played) is by Colin Raye. I think the lyrics apply to you two as well..."That was a river, this is an ocean." Debbie
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest thing...the photo album! What a gem! He sounds just like my Mr. Hero...I've been blessed also. I'm with your mom....don't mess it up! LOL Guys like these are few and far between! So happy you have found your man...or shall I say happy that God brought you two together! I'm giving away a book tonight at midnight! Stop by and leave me a comment and I'll throw your name in the hat!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
patti
This is so precious! I would love to see it, that is, if you're sharing the whole book. Girl, it's your turn..just sit back and drink in all of God's Blessings...it is SO cool to be able to share this with you. That's it, I'm moving back. I want a front-row seat! Much love to you two!
ReplyDeleteTruly special! What a blessing you are to each other!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! Since I first saw this, I've been trying to get over a loss of words. But I really still don't know what to say. This is very sweet, baby! I'm very touched. I love you! I love your words. And I love that picture of you kissing me. If you would like to reenact that later, just let me know! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is my first peek at your blog, and all I have to say after reading your post is this, "does David have a brother"? Good for you in finding what has to be your soulmate!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Sue
That was just beautiful! Thank you for sharing we all enjoy a good love story.~Jacque
ReplyDeleteYou got yourself someone pretty special, Mindy. BUT, he didn't do so bad either. Very sweet post!!
ReplyDeletemarcie
That is just the sweetest gift. You two are very blessed to share a love like that.
ReplyDeleteLove IS grand! And it's nice to see someone rewarded for it. Sometimes it's a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet, I can't even think of the words to describe how sweet it is. To be cherished is truly a gift. Ephesians tells women to submit, but then it goes on to tell men to Love (As Christ loves the Church). It looks like you've found someone who truly loves you. I agree with your Mother.
ReplyDeleteMargo
Thank you everyone for your sweet words.
ReplyDeleteFor the record. I do not have a habit of hurting the people I love. Mom was being funny and was giving her endorsement to my choice of David. I don't intend to hurt him, blow it, mess this up, or anything else.
I wish I could blog every single page of the book. It's just wonderful! I know. We did not invent love. But, we are enjoying it because THIS love is so brand new and beautiful to each of us. This fresh feeling at this age is youth-i-fying! *smile*
~Mindy
What an AMAZING gift, Mindy. It just tugs at my heart!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful pair you make. Pam
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post...about a beautiful relationship...which will end with a beautiful life together!
ReplyDeleteMalisa