A journal entry for my husband

“Time is the teacher and love is the reward.” Annabelle Graham

I was talking to a friend the other day about how liquid time is. It sweeps by us with the velocity of a rushing river. We know we are in its path, yet we are always surprised that it has swept us up. It pulls us along in its’ current of expectations and an undertow of disappointment. Tossing obstacles at us that we never dreamt possible to navigate. And yet, it slows at times to the trickle of a brook, allowing us to explore the interior landscape of our dreams, hopes, and visions of contentment.

Perhaps you don’t know that I have always doodled houses and hearts. Which sadly seems to be the extent of my artistic talents. Yet, today, when I think about it – how apropos. Somewhere in my soul, I knew my heart would be the happiest in a home filled with love. And that is where this river of time has brought me. To the life we have shared for 25 years of marriage and a friendship we have nurtured for thirty-three years. We have traveled the wild rapids of passion and the soothing state of floating while listening to our hearts beat. We have faced the obstacles of life, which at times seemed insurmountable, catching us in the grasp of an undertow that was exhausting our strength and pulling us further from the safety of the shore. Yet, here we are, safe. Safe in the knowledge of our combined strength as a couple. 

When I think about my life, I am always in awe of the ebb and flow of the universe and the changes to my emotional scenery. I look at my life today, knowing I am right where I belong. Nothing brings me more pleasure and happiness than being with you. I have gained experiences I never knew I wanted to experience through you. Like children! I have laid claim to Cynthia, Edward, and Christine with love. I cannot imagine my life without them and now their families. Who knew I would become a KeKe to our beautiful grown grandchildren, Sophia, Graciella, and Shannon? Our teenagers, Diego and Chloe. And Jaxson, our happy, precocious five-year-old. We are blessed with a family that brings us endless smiles and tears of joy. Thank you.

The experience I’ve gained the most from you – is the experience of love. To love deeply and without fear. To believe that one can continue to nurture the romance. To know there is never a goodbye without a kiss. There is never a day without a hug. There is more laughter than tears. These are my visions of contentment. This is what feeds the love. These are the moments we visit when we float in the reservoir of time and listen to our hearts beat in rhythm with one another.

I love you
Your Wife Kate
September 04, 2023
Cuenca, Ecuador