To Mike

I am so thankful for the experiences we had over the holidays. What more can a woman say to the man who opened his heart to her, allowing herto feel the warmth of his love across the great distance that separates them? You truly have no idea what I feel for you.

Sitting in my office, I reflect on all that we are. I am so very thankful to you for unlocking a piece of me that most people have not seen, and loving each and every part of me. This love is so appreciated, and so respected. I only hope you will someday know exactly how I feel about you :)

I try to put this feeling into words, but fail miserably. The sound of your voice, brings me the same joy and feeling in my heart as listening to the Matthew West song and sorting through memories. I've grown so fond of you in so many ways... ways that probably would have never been if we didn't have a long distance relationship. I appreciate all the little things about you, things that others might take for granted.

This feeling of being both scared and at peace, of having both butterflies and a sense of calm, is a feeling that I have only dreamed about. It's truly amazing and I wouldnt trade it for anything in the world. It gives me a sense of power and strength. As the days continue to pass, my love for you continues to grow. I never thought I had the capacity to love anybody as much as I love you right now. Yet, my love for you continues to mature, growing beyond the realm of my heart. You have unlocked areas of my heart that I never knew exisited Mike, and for that I am truly thankful. You are such a blessing to me, and I thank God so often for bringing you into my life. It seems that you have become the fiber of my very soul.

Thank you for being so open, honest, loving and Godly. I look forward to all that is to come in our relationship, and more importantly am completely enjoying the right now. God has blessed us in so many ways, and I am so thrilled to be able to have you as the person that I can demonstrate God's love to on a daily basis, and to be the person that we can show the rest of the world that to as well.

I love you with all that I have and all that I am. Thanks for being you :)

XOXO

Christina