It’s 8 days until Valentine’s Day and I have another FREE printable for your love. Who doesn’t love Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee?” from “Sonnets from the Portuguese”? I think this part, the 3rd sentence – I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach – makes a perfect Valentine for your love.
After 26 years of marriage, Charlie and I are truly an “old, married couple.” But, Valentine’s Day has a special place in Charlie’s heart, more than my birthday, more than Christmas. Over these many years, he continues to surprise me – sometimes quite lavishly. I don’t attempt to outdo his generosity. But, I attempt to show him, daily, that I love him, that he is important to me and I wouldn’t, couldn’t choose another.
Charlie’s been very ill this past year. If you are a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that. Diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension in late March, which is a result of post-polio syndrome. He spent more than 2 months in the hospital, some of that in ICU. It was a scary time and I’ll never forget the loneliness I felt when I would have to leave the hospital and come home. I had to feed our cat, a boy named Coco (who is yelling – caterwauling – at me this very instant, telling me to get off this computer and join him and Charlie in our living room).
Anyway, this printable is my FREE gift to you and here’s a link: Depth Breadth Height Soul FREE Printable.
I rarely share photos or stories about Charlie on this blog, not because he’s asked me not too. But, because this blog isn’t about our relationship – it’s mainly a food blog! But, I’m taking this opportunity to share photos of Charlie from our Christmas holiday with family.
Charlie opening a gift at Christmas and wrapping the ribbon around his neck – he loves it when Princess P and Princess Sweetie Pie thinks he’s silly.
Charlie laughing…
Charlie displaying his Grinch coffee mug – a gift from me. There’s a story behind this – Princess Sweetie Pie calls Charlie the “pancake Grinch”; you can read about this in the link below.
Peppermint Peeps – includes the story about the “pancake Grinch.”
More stories about Charlie and his illness:
Tootles,
Just lovely! And what cheerful Charlie pictures…I’m glad you’re back to writing and posting again!
They are good pictures of Charlie, aren’t they? I’m happy to be back and hope to keep a more regular schedule now.
This printable is gorgeous and I love the quote. I’d never read that before.
Thank you also for sharing Charlie with us. I hope you two have a sweet Valentines Day full of love.
You’re welcome, Christine! Thanks for dropping by…I’m happy that I’ve created something that you love!