Every single day I spend with you by my side is magical. Coming down the stairs, knowing that you will be there waiting, holding my hand as we walk to the station, before the sun has risen, the icy winter air crisp, just you and me. When you bring me tea and give me hugs and kisses while I am studying, encouraging me, caring for me, thinking of me always. I am so blessed. So humbled. Forever grateful.
But today is more magical than most. It is only when I stop and look back that I realise how far we have come, how swiftly time is passing, how we have grown and what we, with God's help, have accomplished.
Ray, I have seen you become a mature, godly, Christ-honouring, gospel-centred, ministry passionate man who loves God more than anything else in all of creation. I can see the fire burning in your eyes, your heart aflame when you speak to me of what you have been learning. You challenge me, you hold me accountable, you have made me grow, taught me so very much. You place Jesus at the centre every day. Your eternal perspective, your desire for holiness and understanding is more precious to me than you can ever know.
I want to say thank-you. For your overwhelming love, how you lead me, your kindness, patience, generosity, forgiveness and selflessness. I always thought that I knew what I wanted, but when God gave you to me, He opened my eyes to what love truly is, He gave me more than I could have ever known I needed.
You make me laugh, you wipe away my tears, you pray with me when I feel as though I cannot take one exhausted step further. Thank-you for living life with me, for giving me the greatest pleasure, most wonderful privilege in being able to share my future with you. Our hopes, our dreams! A team in serving Him.
Babe, it's your birthday, and I hope that you have the most incredible day! All my love, forever yours*
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