Celebration of a Life and a Love

Happy Birthday Gaye!

I miss saying that.

Deacon and I will be doing something special today to celebrate

a Life and Love that changed our lives infinitely

to the better.

I came across a letter Gaye gave me early in our courtship..

She had sent me this note while I was off on a business trip.

Dear Tripp,

Obviously, you won't get this until
Monday Morning, but right now you are two
hours from landing in Atlanta,
and I felt this sentimental
urge to tell you how much I've missed you this weekend...
to tell you how much
you mean to me after so short a time. 
Last night - the sky
was so clear and the moon was full and beautiful.
I thought about you - in Boston,

maybe looking at the same moon -
thinking about looking at

many moons with you - of sunrises -
or anything so magical. 

Throughout the weekend, my mind would

drift to thoughts of you -
and my heart just feels so full of joy!

I can't wait to see you tonight-

I can't wait to be in your arms again!

Love,

Gaye

I know deep in my heart that Gaye is taking my

spiritual hand and pulling me forward.

I also know, the love she showed me has prepared this soul

to love again and embrace life without fear.

Her Birthday, yet she is still giving ME gifts.....

Happy Birthday Darling, Deacon and I love you so much.
(I am still looking at the moon...)