A Look into our Future...

Recently I received this in my inbox...I really liked it and I know that it is what my future holds...





Nov 22 - Dec 21
You'll be pleased to know that someone who has been by your side is back with you -- for the long haul. You can work together well.

It is true you know. I am here and will be by your side for the LONG HAUL! I love you!!

Then I found this one that I thought you might be interested in....


Cancer



Jun 23 - Jul 23
The Future looks bright for you. Great changes are coming. You can count on the one that that is closest to you. You are greatly loved and are finding true contentment. Enjoy it and the ones that are around you for they love you very much.

Our Day Trip

Dear Explorer -

Last weekend we spent a day driving down the coast of Maryland. We found a few new towns and a few new beaches. It has always amazed me how we can spend a day doing something great or something that appears to be nothing at all and yet feel a deep and special connection. That Saturday was another one of those days....

I love that we can explore our world together....

50 Reasons I love you!

Today I am celebrating 50 post to the Shonda blog. Let me give you the 50 reasons I love you, Shonda...

• I love you because you go to great lengths to give me what I desire.
• I love you because you lose yourself in the innocence of a moment.....
• I love you because of the special little touches that you add to my life.....
• I love you because you care for even the least of us.
• I love you because you help me to lose myself in your world even in the midst of a department store....
• I love you because you help me to realize of my dreams...
• I love you because you are the best gift that I have ever received....
• I love you because you make every holiday a great holiday.
• I love you because you help me to see things like I have never seen them before.
• I love you because you make everyday like a birthday....
• I love you because of who you are not just the experiences we share...
• I love you because you add the little touches to my life.
• I love you because of the way that you express yourself!
• I love you because you help me to set goals and become a better person.
• I love you and I forgive you and I look forward to spending my life with you.
• I love you because you think so much like I do that sometimes it is scary....
• I love you because you are my family now.
• I love you because you are always beautiful no matter what you wear.
• I love you because you are the best date I have ever been with.
• I love you because you help me to look better than I do...
• I love you because of your love for God.
• I love you because you make my insides warm....
• I love you because you are there for me when I hurt.
• I love you because you always know the right thing to give to me.
• I love you because you make me excited to be your husband.
• I love you because our relationship is so different then anything I have ever experienced.
• I love you because you are now my wife!
• I love you because of your deep love for God.
• I love you because of the memories that we share.
• I love you because of the traditions that we have created together...
• I love you because you help me be the man that I have always wanted to be....
• I love the way you fill our home with warmth and love! and I love you because you are sweet and you go to great lengths to please me!
• I love you because you make me lose myself in my thoughts of you!
• I love you because of the way that you support my dreams
• I love you because you please me so well.
• I love you because you make everyday a graduation day!
• I love you because I miss you when you are gone.
• I love you for being such a great mom!
• I love you because you have given me a family.
• I love you because you are beatuful -
• I love you because of our future together.
• I love you because you are that which I could never forget......
• I love you because you really are my best friend and I love walking in the woods with you.
• I love you because you sing and you bring a song to my heart!
• I love you because together we accomplish more!
• I love you because you believe in me so deeply.
• I love you because of the trips that we experience together.
• I love you because of our electric kisses.
• I love you because of who you are and not what you do!

Out 4th of July

My Dear Fireworks Display -

I have always loved the 4th of July. The celebration, the rememberance, and the fireworks. You made a special memory for me a few years ago when we got to celebrate the 4th downtown on the National Mall (something I have always wanted to do). Well, yesterday was not the picture perfect day that I have always imagined, but it was a gret day because we got to spend it together. One of the things that I love about you are your kisses. Every time we kiss it is like fireworks go off...I love those kisses....

Our Memory at Great Falls

Dear Exploring Companion -

Yesterday we explored Great Falls park and I must say that I was taken aback by its beauty. It had powerful water that ran through the rocks and over parts of the valley. The beauty of seeing butterflies, and wild deer and the fawn and the fox all were almost breathtaking. I loved walking on the trails with you by my side as my wife and as my best friend. You know that I love exploring new places and I know that there is much left to explore at this great park.

However, I must say that the most beautiful thing that I saw yesterday was you. When we parted for a few minutes and then I saw you standing and looking at the water, well let me just say that you took my breath away. I have never loved anyone like I love you.

Yesterday we made a memory that I will cherish the rest of my life.

Thank you baby doll -

Your Ace!

My New Job

Dear Moral Support -

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate the way that you have supported me over the past few weeks as I have been looking at different job offers. Your encouragement has made the difference and I really am thankful that I have found someone that believes in me so deeply. Your discernment I have come to lean heavily on as I know that you always point me in the right direction. And to know that you love me for what I am and not what I do brightens my face always. I do not know what life will bring to us but I am thankful that I have someone so caring, so wise and so loving to walk this journey with. Thank you for your help and here is to a new part of our life together.

Ace

Our First Article

Dear Writer/Editor -

I can't tell you how excited I am that we have had our first article written together published. You have helped me for years edit my work andcome up with ideas and thoughts. But now for us to be publsihed in a magizine together is truly amazing. I know this is the first of many endevors that we will take on together. I can't wait to see what our future holds.

I love you because together we accomplish more!

Ace

A New Worship Leader

Dear Little Song Bird -

I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about how you led worship this past Sunday. I really enjoyed seeing your enthusiam and love for God shine through. I could tell that you were not only singing songs, but feeling and experiencing the songs that you were singing. I have always loved to hear you sing - it always has brought a smile to my face.

I love you because you sing and you bring a song to my heart!

A Walk in the Woods

Dear Mother Nature,

On Sunday we took a surprise trip to the Woods. There a beautiful wooded park close to where we live and yet we have never explored it. We had a few hours to spare because we were having an open house. We found a trail and we began to walk along the stream. We found many things in the woods. We found different colored leaves, we found a stream, we found a tree that had been struck by lightening, we found honeysuckle, we found little eggs on the back of a leaf, and we found wild strawberries. But most of all, I found why I fell in love you. I loved watching you talk to the kids and show them how to eat a honeysuckle. I loved how cute you were while trying to walk in heels, so I had to go barefoot and give you my sandals. I love you because of your fun and creative side as you made wild bird noises. You really are my best friend and I love walking in the woods with you.

Ace

I Read This and Thought of You...

"What really counts in life is that at some time you have seen something, felt something, which is so great, so matchless, that everything else is nothing by comparison, that even if you forget everything, you would never forget this." Soren Kierkegaard

I love you because you are that which I could never forget......

Our New Dog - Adopted

My new mommy -

Thank you for picking me. I so enjoyed our first visit at the humane society. Of all the people I met you by far was my favorite. I kept hoping that it was me that you were going to pick. And then when you brought the kids, I just loved them so much and already felt like I was a part of your family.

I was so sad this week when I didn't see you again...I started to lose hope! But then yesterday you came back and I was so excited. This time you were carrying a leash and I was hoping that you had come to take me home...and you did! :)

I was so excited in the car, I couldn't wait to see you and the kids. Then I got to go to the store. I loved picking out treats and hearing the woman in the gromming part tell me how beautiful I am. I picked out my bed and then I picked out my crate (I knew I wouldn't like that part, but I wanted to make you happy.)

Then you surprised me by taking me to the dog park. I loved meeting the other dogs. I loved running and playing and sniffing. Thank you for protecting me from the big dog... :)

Then finally home. When I saw the house I tried to run in and I got so excited I flipped over....The hosue was the best - it looked like you had cleaned it just for me! Then I met the cats :( but I think we can be friends if they quit clawing my face and hissing at me...but you loved me and that is all that I cared about.

I was so tired by the end of the day. I slept so good last night - finally home :)

The dog with no name....

My Chocolate Barbie

True Story: So we were at church yesterday and Shonda was wearing all brown. As she was at the front table arranging papers, a little 6 year old girl came up to her said, "You look just like Chocolate Barbie!"

Yes, I would agree - I have always thought that you reminded me of Barbie. You are so beautiful and regal. So I have decided beyond a doubt that one of your new nicknames will be "chocolate barbie!"

I am so lucky to have a woman that is so beautiful to share my life with. I love waking up next to you and being able to look at your wonderful face.

I love you because you are beatuful -

Your Ken

Our New Dog - Maybe

Dear New Mommy -

Today we found this little doggie without a home. We met with him and he seemed to be very pleased with us. I think he would make a great addition to our family. This could be the dog that we have talked about and dreamed about for awhile now. I know that he would be very lucky to have you as a mom! You are so sweet and you care deeply about pleasing those that you love. I know that he would love to take walks with us and he would love to sit on your lap and be talked to. I am just so glad that we are going through this expereince together and I know that we atre very blessed. But most of all I am blessed because I have you in my life.

Ace

Mother's Day

Dear Best Mom in the World -

I wanted to take just a moment to let you know how I appreicate you as a mom. The way that you think about the kids best interest and do little things to please them is very special. You try to create the best home environment and keep everyone pleased - and I know that is not an easy task. I hope my small token of flowers and a bed tray are simple reminders of how much we all love you and appreicate all the little things that you do throughout the year.

I love you for being such a great mom!

Always

I So Miss You

Dear Presenter -

I know that you are gone right now giving your presentation. I just want you to know that I miss you terribly. I love you so much and I can't wait for you to return. I am so proud of you and I know that you are going to do great! You are a wonderful speaker and you are so knowledgable that I know that everyone will just love your presentation.

I just so miss you

• I miss your smiling face in the morning
• I miss your soft kisses at night
• I miss our conversation on the way to work
• I miss your e-mails throughout the day just to let me know you are thinking about me
• I miss looking into your wonderful eyes when we talk
• I miss your laughter in my ear

Please hurry home...

Ace

Graduation Weekend

Dear Graduation Present -

I want to thank you for making my graduation weekend such a wonderful experience. You made me feel so special and wonderful. You pleased me greatly. I was so surprised by the gift of trip to the waterpark. It was such a great family outing and it was an experience I will never forget. I enjoyed riding the rides with you and even enjoyed our time in the lazy river. I will also never forget the few minutes that we shared in the hot tub as the night came to a close. You really treat me like a prince! You did so well at surprising me also. I really did not see this coming. You should be very proud of yourself.

I was also very proud to have you by my side as I received my double masters. I want thank you for putting up with me all these years as I set out to accomplish and complete this goal. You looked beautiful at the various ceremonies we attended, as matter of fact - I think you were the most beautiful woman in attendance. I want to make you proud! I smiled during the ceremony thinking about all the times you had helped me with my paper and my classes. You really were a source of encourgament and strength. I don't know yet what lies ahead, but I know that as long as I have you by my side then whatever may come - we will be successful. I love you with all my heart and I really am touched that you made this weekend so special.

I love you because you make everyday a graduation day!

Ace

The Shonda Book

Dear Woman of Study -

I want to thank you for our conversation last night. I really enjoyed our talk and think we really leanred a few things about each other. Years ago, I told you that one day I would write a book about you and about how to love you. You are very complex and you deserved to be studied. In our wedding vows I promised to learn something new about you each and every day. I love that you are so deep. I love that you have so much going on in oyur world and in your mind and I am very thankful that I get to share those thoughts with you.

Yesterday I learned is that your greatest desire is to please me. This is still so hard for me to understand. I am so surprised that you care so much about making me happy. I just want you to know that you do make me happy. I am very pleased with you and I love you with all of my heart.

I love you because you please me so well.

Ace

Graduation Cruise

Dear Crusie Director -

Yesterday we were able to go on a dinner cruise on the Potomic in honor of my graduation this coming Saturday. The cruise was for graduates and their guests. I loved having you by my side and I have always loved being on the water with you.

I can't believe that I am finally graudating. This has been a long journey and I want to thank you for all your help. All the proofreading of papers, encouragement, and sacrfice that you have made to allow me to persue this dream that I had. You are my greatest supporter and I am very thankful to have you be my side - now and always.

I love you because of the way that you support my dreams.

Ace

Just Thinking About You

I am just thinking about you today....

• i am thinking about your beauty...
• i am thinking about our good memories...
• i am thinking about our weekend ahead...
• i am thinking about your smile...
• i am thinking about your wisdom and discernment....
• i am thinking about your kiss....
• i am thinking about your friendship....
• i am thinking about love...

i am just thinking about you today...

Perfect Little Wife

Dear Gracious Host -

This past weekend I had an old friend from college come and stay with us a few days. You made his stay a perfect one. You made the house so clean and warm. You fixed an excellent dinner and you were a wonderful conversationalist. I think my friend was so impressed that I had found myself such a catch. He said 'you were very sweet, and you worked very hard to please me." I like that and I agree!

I really feel privileged to get to see a side of you that not every one sees. I love the way you fill our home with warmth and love! and I love you because you are sweet and you go to great lengths to please me!

Ace