my grand baby talks a lot he mostley repeats everything he hears... He is a little sponge. We are always telling him how much we love him, and of course " Nana loves you" he smiles and runs away. One day While at the airpot as they were leaving to Az. I gave my daughter a kiss and a hug and a smile that of course say I love you, and as I was doing this my grand baby pulled me down and gave me the biggest bear hug and he held my face in his little hands and looked straight in my eyes gave me a kiss and said it clearly " I WOVE You nana" My heart melted right there, and with tears in my I eyes I said it back, " Nana loves you too" that" I love you" was the most memorable moment for me and my grandson.
All of these stories are so sweet, it's nice to hear.
My "I LOVE YOU" is in regard to my contribution to the world and the future. I have two adult children, both are university students and community volunteers. Both contribute generously and unwittingly on a daily basis by what they do and don't do. Their love, respect, and honor for ALL people and things have convinced me I have completed THE MOST IMPORTANT job in the world, that of being the best mother I could be! The " I LOVE YOU" part of this equation includes the word "FOREVER" thanks to Author Robert Munsch. His book was a nightly read and a book my kids would get when one of us was feeling sad. Even now they will jokingly say...Here mom, let's read "I'll Love You Forever". My 20 and 21 year old children always end notes/emails/texts/conversations with ILYF...I LOVE YOU FOREVER...what more could the world (or myself) want?! My children are my I LOVE YOU to the world!
When my now 2-year-old son was about 8 months old--he said: " love mama." No other boyfriend/lover/or even husband's words could have had the power of love transformation that those words made me feel that day!
My favorite moment was when my then friend now husband told me over the phone " I love you. I miss you. I want to spend every day with you." We were in different cities at the time and I wasn't really positive about our future. He flew to my place next day to convince me that we could make it. Now we're a family with a cute little boy.
At the age of 59, I left a professional career, clients I loved, children I loved and grandchildren born and more to be born, to move to the Netherlands to marry my beau. I had to learn a new language, understand new customs and traditions and try to blend in, even down to learning to ride a bike everywhere. It was difficult at my age, and when I would sit in my 3rd floor apartment, looking out at only brick streets and more brick buildings, I wondered if I had done the right thing...my soul ached for green grass and the things I left behind in my lovely home. As I was thinking blue thoughts, my husband walked in, hugged me and said "thank you for making my apartment a home" and I heard "I love you for all that you did and are". We are back in California now, and the love still goes on, but I found out through his words, that the home is truly where the heart is.
It was February of 1984 and a party was going on for my friends at my parents house. I was home for college break and it was time to hang and party. A few friends invited others to come along...the more the merrier is my motto. A 6' 4" really nice looking guy enters my home and we notice each other. The party was great but he and I didn't really get to know each other. Mutual friends get us together for a weekend away at his parents summer home. One couple took one bedroom, the other couple took the other bedroom and he and I had the livingroom. All the guys worked 2nd shift so it was about 3am when we were settling in. He told me that he was tired that evening but to watch out the next night. We laughed, but the laugh was on us. 16 mos later we were married. We were happily married for 16 wonderful years until He died due to colon cancer. We have 2 magnificent daughters who I treasure each and every day...they are his gifts to me. Best of all he loved me and I loved him.
Through many turmoils, a child who needed mental assistance, a lost baby so desperately wanted, an unexpected major surgery - these all happening in seven months. I love my daughter as she has gained strength through each experience - though sad at times, she tries to uplift everyone else. Though I love her unconditionally, each day she faces these new trials and climbs one more mountain, my love grows and grows.
About seven years ago I met Doug through mutual friends and let me first say he was my complete opposite .He was not everything I did not want in a man at least I thought.he pursued me by phone and through friends and I always rejected him.One day I just decided that I would give a him a try and we talked on the phone daily and found out that we had alot in common.He was kind,sweet,caring and thoughtful in every way.Our first date went great and he treated me with respect and proved opposites do attract.We became a official couple but in less than a month his job required that he travel and it would be months before we saw each other again.I was falling for him soo fast that one night after dining out I simply blurted I love you to him but sadly he did not respond back.I felt stupid,naive,and gullible for showing my emotions.Months later while on the phone he told me I love u and I knew he really meant it and now he is my husband.Not one day goes by without him telling me I love you!
I was brought by my boyfriend to their home to introdue me to his family and relatives on our 5th month anniversary. It has been long since he was home since he is renting in another city to be near his school. when we were there,he has to help his dad with some heavy yard work and by evening he was already so tired.he came up to me just to check how im doing despite his tiredness and while we're talking,i noticed how tired looking he is so i was giving him sort of a back rub when he suddenly turned to me and said "I wanna marry you" in his most serious face EVER!..words choked up in my throat I was not able to answer, I was shocked thinking we haven't been together for long. Then my tears rolled down in happiness..Oh how i love him!we now are 20 months together and counting..going strong..and we have an adorable daughter!
