History Repeats Itself

 

 

February 3, 2014

Dear Jamie:

This is a thank you letter. Knowing you, you are laughing your ass off saying “of course it is, oh Randi.” Being the brains in our little operation here isn’t easy, but being the driving force behind it isn’t either. We make a really great team; in fact, we always did.

First off, I am not writing this to get a really great Valentine’s Day present, even though, we both know, I want one. I’m writing this because you deserve it. There are very specific qualities in a person that I admire the most which are; consistency, loyalty, forgiveness, and humor. It’s because of you that those qualities are so important. It acted as a very good guideline for me when developing relationships with friends, co-workers, etc. For high school sweethearts, boy you really set the precedence for relationships. You were always so patient and understanding. I remember breaking up with you because after graduation, I was moving out of state, and instead of being hurt, your focus was my future. I’ll never forget you saying “You’re my Randi, if it’s meant to be, it will be.”  I don’t think you understand how significant that was at the time. If you asked me to stay, I probably would have, and you knew it, but you chose not to. I needed to leave Boston at that time, and I am a better person because I did.
 

“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – Lin Yutang

 

Through both of our failed marriages, our kids, and my many moves around the country, we always maintained us, and let’s face it, Facebook wasn’t around then so it took more work. Thank you for meeting me half way all those years.

Lastly, you were right. OK, I admit it, just this once, you were right. If it was meant to be, it will be, and it is. You can’t write this kind of love story! After all the back and forth, and back and forth, I am sure our friends and families are thrilled that we finally landed the plane. I know that I am. After all this time, you still tell me that I am “You’re Randi”, and if someone as special you can always think that way about me, I must be pretty special too. Thank you for always keeping me close to your heart.

P.S. I hate jewelry, but I love to travel. http://www.reluctantpanther.com/

I remember when I first saw you
I was shy and almost scared
But I knew I had to know you
But my feelings were so weird

What the hell just happened
Who did I just meet
Why was he the only one who knocked me off my feet

Could it be that I had met my mate that touched upon my soul
Or perhaps you sensed that sometimes, I need to give up that control

That day turned into years
Much laughter and some tears
We also formed a bond that eased some pain and many fears

What we have is just so precious
Just take look at what we've built
It took us years to get it right
Without holding onto guilt

There's not a thing about that day
I would want to recreate
Things worked out so perfectly
That's the beauty about fate

We share a life together now
Much more now than in the past
Never once did it cross our minds that this will never last

We've both been searching for that one that compliments our day
We just never realized that we were never far away