A message for Ronda - DPChallenge Forums

02/14/2005 12:55:21 PM · #1

I love you.

For the last 21 years you have been with me. You have stood by me through good times and bad. You have supported me when I have made good decisions and stayed with me when I made stupid ones. You are the reason that I can get up in the morning when depression makes me want to stay in bed. You are my life.

For over half my life, we have been together. I can not remember how it was without you and I hope never to be without you again. 21 years ago, you gave me the gift of yourself. 17 years ago, you announced that gift to the world when we were married. 12 years ago, you gave me the greatest gift that a man could ask for, our beautiful son. Everyday, you give me a gift.

You define me. Without you, I am not me. With you, I am everything I can be. Without you, I am an empty shell of a man. With you I am a man filled with joy. Without you, I am hungry. With you, I am fulfilled.

I have done many stupid things in my past. I have done things that hurt you deeply and for that I will forever have regret. But you have stayed with me. I never meant to hurt you, but I did. And you stayed with me. I don't know if I could have been as strong as you. I would have left myself in the same situations. You didn't. You stayed with me.

You may be wondering why I am saying these things to you here. I am a man who is not good with words. I say these things here because I can take my time and get it right. I am a man who is weak. I say these things here surrounded by friends that give me strength to say what I feel. I am a man who has a hard time with commitment. I say these things here in front of all these people to declare my love and commitment to you.

Ronda, I love you. I appreciate you. I worship you. I survive because of you. I prosper with you. I grow with you. I need you.

I need you to know these things.

Happy Valentines Day.

Yours always
Ron

Message edited by author 2005-02-14 12:56:05.

sher

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/14/2005 01:03:03 PM · #2

what a sweet and loving sentiment!

happy valentine's day to you and your family!

sagestudio

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/14/2005 01:04:13 PM · #3

Wow, Ron. This is so beautifully put, I feel a little guilty for reading it! Ronda is a lucky woman.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/14/2005 01:05:35 PM · #4

Hope the day brings nothing but blessings to you and your family, and every day hereafter. Thank you for sharing with this other family that beings us so much support.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

02/14/2005 01:10:36 PM · #5

That is so sweet. She is a lucky women.

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family.

bpickard

Fujifilm FinePix S3000

02/14/2005 01:51:34 PM · #6

Ladies..tell me, is this better than a £1.98 bunch of flowers from thepetrol/gas station? I get confused by this romance stuff.

Alecia

Canon EOS-10D

02/14/2005 02:04:14 PM · #7

wow! that's beautiful! and here i thought guys like you were a myth. ;)

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/14/2005 02:04:56 PM · #8

Nicely said, Ron. Now live up to it every day for the rest of your life :-)

Robt.

02/14/2005 02:06:22 PM · #9

Originally posted by Alecia:

wow! that's beautiful! and here i thought guys like you were a myth. ;)

When I first met my husband I told him he was my unicorn; everyone talks about them, but no one has ever seen one . . . . .except me. I had to wait until I ws 40 to find the unicorn, though!

sher

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/14/2005 02:06:58 PM · #10

Originally posted by bpickard:

Ladies..tell me, is this better than a £1.98 bunch of flowers from thepetrol/gas station? I get confused by this romance stuff.

it really is the thought that counts. for me, and i think for most women, any small gesture that shows someone is thinking about me is romantic.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

02/14/2005 02:08:14 PM · #11

Absolutely beautiful, Ron. You are TOO COOL!!!

02/14/2005 02:10:07 PM · #12

Originally posted by sher9204:

Originally posted by bpickard:
Ladies..tell me, is this better than a £1.98 bunch of flowers from thepetrol/gas station? I get confused by this romance stuff.

it really is the thought that counts. for me, and i think for most women, any small gesture that shows someone is thinking about me is romantic.

I think it is the amount of sincerity that is conveyed that matters. You can't fake that or buy it. Women KNOW.

riotspyne

Nikon D80

02/14/2005 02:13:35 PM · #13

I am so confused by reading this thread. What is all this talk of romance I don't understand that word. :P

sher

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/14/2005 02:16:25 PM · #14

Originally posted by Kylie:

Originally posted by sher9204:

Originally posted by bpickard:
Ladies..tell me, is this better than a £1.98 bunch of flowers from thepetrol/gas station? I get confused by this romance stuff.

it really is the thought that counts. for me, and i think for most women, any small gesture that shows someone is thinking about me is romantic.

I think it is the amount of sincerity that is conveyed that matters. You can't fake that or buy it. Women KNOW.

VERY true!

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/14/2005 02:19:00 PM · #15

Originally posted by riotspyne:

I am so confused by reading this thread. What is all this talk of romance I don't understand that word. :P

Wait until you turn 40! Life begins!! For men, adulthood just starts sprouting around age 30. You have to be patient with them . . .lol.

roonie

Canon EOS-7D

02/14/2005 02:38:09 PM · #16

Wow! Your wife is a very lucky woman. Hope you and yours enjoy a wonderful Valentine's Day.

TooCool

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/14/2005 05:08:47 PM · #17

Ron, This letter means alot to me. You don't say alot of words like this to me and to see how you really feel means everything to me. This gift is even better than chocolate or flowers.

I love you very much!
Ronda

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/14/2005 05:30:24 PM · #18

Thats defintely one I will be cutting and pasting into a word document for later plagarism..

Thanks!!

02/14/2005 05:47:26 PM · #19

Originally posted by marksimms:

Thats defintely one I will be cutting and pasting into a word document for later plagarism..

Thanks!!

I would hope that you are going to pay TC well for it! lol

TooCool