May 23
Charlie was ensconced in the little back room he’d converted to an office. There was floor to ceiling bookshelves, a large desk, three computers and stereo equipment that made me wish we’d sound proofed before he moved in. I was itching to make it my next project, but he had me swear not to touch it when he’d first moved in. There were boxes in there whose contents hadn’t seen the light of day since he was in college, but now were off limits to me. I should never have made that promise. How long after you’re married do you have to wait before you break a promise?
It had been a little over three years since Charlie first rang my doorbell. He was the new youth minister. The youth group had been meeting in my house since my son, Logan was nine.
The attraction wasn’t instant for either of us. Whenever I was around he seemed to be explaining lawn maintenance. I had a lawn service, why did I need to marry one?
Our friends were always trying to set us up. Finally I asked him out for coffee to shut them up. We met at a little coffee shop. He was discussing black hole theories. I realized he was smarter than I thought.
He explained how that affected his theory of predestination, whether God already knows if you’ll choose Christianity. Then I realized he was smarter than me.
After that we started seeing a lot more of each other. I hadn’t intended to remarry after one failed attempt. But when I looked into his eyes, there was an intensity there I’d never seen anywhere else. I was captivated by him, his intellect and his sense of purpose. We were married less than a year after we began dating.
I have to tell Charlie. But what am I going to say? Hey Charlie, we’ve only been married for a year and I have an illness that’s probably terminal. I need you to stop what you’re doing and play nursemaid. How’s that fair?
I am captivated by this story, Dee, and look forward to it every day. ❤ ❤ ❤
Great writing.
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Thank you so much. Whenever I’m giving up, you always bring me back. I am very greatful.
Thanks. Dee
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You are welcome. I tells it as I ‘sees’ it. 😀
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Life isn’t fair – that’s been said many times. I’m following your story with avidity.
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Hi Sha’Tara,
My Mom’s most repeated phrase was “Who ever told you life was fair?”
So true.
Thanks.
Dee
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Hi Greta, Thanks for the recommendation. Dee
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Your character is amazing. She puts everyone before herself. I cant say I’ve read a book this meaningful. That has really hit the spot. Great job. Courtney
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Thank you Courtney. You are very kind. Dee
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