It is my beloved’s birthday today and he is a much loved husband, father, grandfather, a man we can never hope to pour enough affection over, a good man, a simple man, a bit rough around the edges perhaps, but always so generous, so kind, and so full of honor.
Everyday I say a prayer of gratitude for this man’s birthday, for the blessing our marriage has been, and although the man is certainly not God, he is definitely proof that God loves me dearly.
So, happy birthday, darling. May you be even half as blessed and I have been, and may you age like fine wine or even fancy French cheese, growing ever richer in flavor and worth, although you hate both of these delicacies. Think smoked salmon my love, may your smoky flavor grow ever stronger as time passes. May you always know you are loved, cherished, and greatly appreciated.
Wally Fry said:
Happy birthday to him!
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asewalson said:
I love this! Happy Birthday to him! 🙂
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Maria Tatham, a gentle iconoclast said:
happiness!! truly glad for you and him, IB!
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Michael said:
Gabrielle, I hope the two of you have a great time together today and that we get to meet you both someday.
Michael
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zgypsy said:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. BYTES! 🎉🎊🎉
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Squid said:
Happy birthday to him, but I think he already is having one, with you around. 🙂
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Sandra said:
Beautiful. Your husband is lucky to have a spouse who appreciates his traits, and clearly you would reply that you are the lucky one (…I’m assuming…:)
Did I mention this beautiful writing? Exquisite.
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ColorStorm said:
From what I’ve seen in other places also, I like mr bytes.
His spouse isn’t too bad either 😉 😉
Hope there are many more b-days on the horizon.
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insanitybytes22 said:
Thank you all for your kind words. I think the man had a lovely birthday, quiet, peaceful, and he looked genuinely content.
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