“NMFTT” It seems, my precious V that we find ourselves in uncharted waters.    Every day that we are together seems to push us further and further out to an unknown sea, with no maps…if we’re lucky we MAY have a compass; let’s hope it is not broken!  I guess it is not sufficient that we ourselves are very different creatures, unlike the majority.  We also find ourselves in a very REAL love in a VIRTUAL world, crossing the boundaries into the real world.  Is that even allowed?  Would we care if it was not?  We often begin living between worlds, forging ahead into unknown territory, acting as though we know what we are doing.  Occasionally we find ourselves falling, rather unexpectedly, into a mess, not even sure how we got there.  But most of the time, love…we manage quite well.  We have found a way to bond beyond the miles, the tears, the years and the differences.  We have managed to hold onto our love when threatened and even coveted by others.  We have found a way to survive through personal pain and tears, while never feeling alone.  We have managed to “touch” each other over the miles to bring joy and comfort and pleasure to one another, in a way that few people have done, even when standing right next to one another. 

We need to remember that what we have is rare and should be treated as such.  I KNOW it is easy to forget that, when we are privileged enough to have it every day.  It is easy to let ourselves become complacent, forgetting the pain we endured to get here.  It is my prayer love, that I never take what we have for granted…that I never forget the pain that brought us here, in order that I might enjoy the pleasure of being.  I hope that EVERY DAY when I look into your eyes and kiss your lips, that I remember how extremely lucky I am to have you, NEVER forgetting my life before you. 

As we navigate together through these muddy waters without a map and a broken compass, may we never find ourselves in the sea of forgetfulness. 

FOREVER your wife…D